The University of Hawaii Foundation on Wednesday launched the public phase of an ambitious $1 billion fundraising campaign aimed at support for students, UH research, Native Hawaiian stewardship, sustainability, Hawaii’s workforce, community engagement and innovation and entrepreneurship. Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now providing in-person, spoken-language interpreters to better support communication between victims of the Aug. 8 wildfires and disaster workers, according to a FEMA news release. Read more
Seven Hawaii students have been awarded the merit-based 2023 Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship, which aims to mitigate the shortage of health care professionals in Native Hawaiian communities. Read more
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center announced the reintroduction of the All Students Count Act in a Zoom news conference Thursday morning. Read more
The troupe is on the final leg of their national tour with the Center Stage program to promote mutual understanding between international communities and cultures, said Helobung’s Center Stage tour manager, Diego Bucio. Read more
The two stones date back more than 500 years, and they were placed there in honor of four healers from Tahiti who made significant impacts throughout the Hawaiian Islands with their practice. Read more
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In his work, Kauahikaua focused on using electrical geophysics and magnetic field and gravity variations to study Hawaii’s volcanoes and lava flows. Read more
A new superintendent and new plaque at Honouliuli National Historic Site are the latest steps in efforts to preserve the site where Japanese Americans were held in internment during World War II and to eventually open the landmark to the public. Read more
The Polynesian Cultural Center celebrated its 60th anniversary this month by recognizing 14 of its former employees who were chosen to receive the center’s Living Treasures award. Read more
Philippine Sen. Imee Marcos, daughter of the late, former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., is visiting Oahu through Tuesday, with several events organized by various Filipino community organizations planned around her stay. Read more
The 75th annual Floral Parade today will cap off this year’s Aloha Festivals activities. Read more
As a result of the Maui wildfires, and potentially unprecedented weather patterns in the Pacific, Polynesian Voyaging Society CEO Nainoa Thompson announced Wednesday that the Hokule‘a will be diverting from its sail plan in December to make a stop back in Hawaii. Read more
A recently published book written by three University of Hawaii at Manoa professors highlights 14 different Native Hawaiian cultural practices from the perspectives of esteemed experts. Read more
The statue of spiritual and political leader Mahatma Gandhi that stood in Waikiki was found toppled on the morning of Aug. 8, but there are differing views on what may have happened to it. Read more
On Wednesday morning, workers at Chinatown’s Nam Fong were racing to keep up with orders from a steady stream of customers wanting to place their final takeout orders from the Chinese meat shop before it closes on Sunday. Read more
Nisei Veterans Legacy is scheduled to host the 18th annual Nisei Soldiers Memorial Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on Sunday. Read more
Maui nonprofit Hawaii Community Lending is on track to meet its $6.5 million goal for the Kanaka Anti- Displacement Fund by the end of next week. Read more
In honor of the Hawai‘i Pono‘i Coalition’s Hawaiian History Month, the organization has been hosting virtual and in-person events geared to help the community learn more about its Hawaiian roots. Read more
Residential Youth Services Empowerment has opened Apapane, its first youth sober house in Liliha where young adults ages 18-24 who are homeless may live and receive support while recovering from drug or alcohol addictions. Read more
The “7 Degrees North: The Arts of Micronesia” exhibit, which is believed to be the first in Honolulu to showcase the works of Hawaii-based, contemporary and traditional artists of Micronesian ancestry, is now on display at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery. Read more
Hawaii’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to continue expanding its efforts to assist the Maui immigrant community affected by wildfires. Read more
