The Hawaiʻi State Senate has rejected the nominations for two of Gov. Josh Green’s cabinet-level appointees. Lawmakers did not confirm Scott Glenn in a split vote on the Senate floor. Senators also voted against Chris Sadayasu, the Gov.'s pick to lead the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
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A number of events this weekend will mark Prince Kūhiō Day. In 1918, Kūhiō started the Hawaiian Civic Club movement to advocate for Native Hawaiian political and cultural issues. The Conversation spoke to the president of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs to learn more.
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Enrollment rates for post-secondary education continues to increase among local public high school students. However, a new report also finds enrollment among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students dropped significantly.
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The Koko Head Archery Range reopened Friday afternoon, following a months-long closure to renovate the entire Koko Head Shooting Complex. The archery range now has five refurbished targets open to the public. Those participating are encouraged to police themselves and bring their own target faces.
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Four Honolulu police officers are pleading not guilty to charges related to their roles in a cover-up of a high-speed chase in Waiʻanae on Oʻahu that resulted in a crash and a traumatic brain injury to the driver of another car.
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Hawaiian Airlines plans to buy 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel over five years from biofuel company Gevo, Inc.
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Hawaiʻi lawmakers have rejected a proposal establishing Indigenous Peoples' Day as an official state holiday. Instead, legislators are proposing a day of observance — meaning no time off from work.
In this ongoing project with the UH Mānoa Center for Oral History, we bring you stories from Hawaiʻi that demonstrate community perseverance and resilience.
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