Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she holds Master's degrees from UC Berkeley School of Journalism and The Fletcher School. She studied English and French literature as an undergraduate student and attended public schools K-12.
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The new tower will be staffed with five full-time lifeguards, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to provide more coverage for the popular, 2.5-mile shoreline along Kailua Bay. Read more
NEVI offers $5 billion to states to deploy an interconnected network of charging stations across the U.S. Other NEVI chargers are planned for sites on Kauai and Hawaii island. Read more
While West Oahu is well known as an area prone to wildfires due to its dryness, East Honolulu is also vulnerable in its own ways. Read more
A first-of-its kind study from the University of Hawaii at Manoa examines the significant health disparities faced by residents in rural areas compared to urban areas of the state. Read more
Of the 12 travel-related dengue cases reported this year, eight have been on Oahu, three on Maui and one on Kauai. Read more
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Leihoku Elementary School in West Oahu now has a firebreak — a 1,000-foot strip of cleared land — along the school’s fence line to help protect against wildfires. Read more
The cesspools are potential sources of water contamination, the EPA said, and violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Read more
Of the 11 travel-related dengue cases reported this year, seven have been on Oahu, three on Maui and one on Kauai. Read more
As drought continues to expand and intensify, Hawaii can expect more wildfires to occur across the isles the rest of this summer. Read more
Experts say more wildfires — and megafires, described by some as fires that burn at least 100,000 acres — are expected in coming decades, and that prevention, preparation and resilience are more important than ever. Read more
Earthjustice, which represented the groups, said the agreement on Wednesday resolves the suit filed in May in U.S. District Court in Hawaii. Read more
Dacthal, or dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), which is used to control weeds, has been suspended under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, the EPA said. Read more
DOH officials said an investigation determined conditions could increase the risk of transmission, given the highly dense populations of mosquitoes around the residence and high visitor traffic in the area. Read more
Is the rate at which one ages biologically affected by ethnicity and environmental factors? Read more
The state Health Department is alerting Hawaii residents of a recall for Diamond Shruumz brand products sold online or at local smoke and vape shops due to reported illnesses. Read more
The DLNR said continued violations will result in enforcement actions, including but not limited to the imposition of fines, revocation of commercial use permits and the inability to obtain future commercial use permits. Read more
The “100 deadly days of summer” is underway, with the number of traffic deaths on Hawaii roadways having now surpassed those from the same time last year. Read more
The male pup, named ‘Ili‘ili, meaning small, smooth stones, was Rocky’s 15th. Read more
DOH said the affected person traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread, but did not disclose where. Read more
A state Circuit Court has ruled in favor of plaintiffs challenging a Hawaii law that prevented traditional midwives from assisting in pregnancies and births without state-issued licenses. Read more
