Guam

Workers on Guam who have kept the invasive brown tree snake out of Hawaiʻi were recently spared from losing their jobs in a federal cut — but are now being forced from the facilities where they work.

Federal spending cuts and firings have already been felt locally, and it's becoming clear that there’s another impact they could have. HPR's Mark Ladao reports on the battle to keep invasive species out of Hawaiʻi.

The Conversation learned more about tourism in Hawaiʻi and Guam. The Pacific territory is receiving fewer visitors compared to pre-pandemic, but military projects are making up the difference for hotel occupancy.

Dr. Neal Palafox of the University of Hawaiʻi has been working on a four-year project to increase early detection of cervical cancer and provide more support for the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands.

Several United Nations member states, led by Vanuatu, have asked the International Court of Justice to clarify what legal obligations countries have in addressing climate change — and what consequences they face if they don’t meet those obligations. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz learns more.

A new affliction called papaya mushy canker disease has been identified on Guam. So far, there's no way to treat an infected plant. A researcher says there would be serious economic implications if the disease spread to Hawaiʻi. The Conversation's Maddie Bender has more.

We transport you to an island whose World War II history is unknown to many: Guam — "Where America's Day Begins." In December 1941, Japan seized Guam from the United States and controlled it for nearly three years. The U.S. recaptured the island on July 21, 1944 — now known as Liberation Day.

Reality of recycling photovoltaic panels; The Battle of Guam during World War II; Reality Check with Civil Beat on housing problems following the wildfire disaster; Local singer Amy Hānaiali’i Gilliom headlines musical on Maui

Among this year's Olympic athletes with Hawaiʻi ties is 100-meter sprinter Joseph Green. He was born in Hawaiʻi but grew up on Guam.

Researchers from UH and the East-West Center created the online Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal in 2022. They use the information to inform policy decisions on climate risks and more.