55th Hawaii High School Journalism Awards resume in-person ceremony
Sacred Hearts Academy took home its second consecutive first-place award as Best in State at the 55th annual Hawaii High School Journalism Awards on Thursday. Read more
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Iolani Palace to undergo 6-month reroofing
Roof repairs are underway at Iolani Palace, where a blessing was held to mark the start of the project. Read more
Roy Sakuma ukulele studio celebrates 50 years in business
Roy Sakuma vividly remembers sitting in his friend’s car on the way to the beach when he first heard Herb Ohta’s (better known as Ohta-San) ukulele rendition of the song “Sushi” play on the radio. Read more
FilCom seeks new executive director
The Filipino Community Center announced that it is accepting applications for its executive director position until April 15, after maintaining operations with the role unfilled since November 2022. Read more
Heart disease survivor, 7, is Hawaii’s 2024 Children’s Miracle Network champion
Hawaii Pacific Health on Tuesday announced 7-year-old Leila-Rose Coloma as the state’s 2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. Read more
Longtime educator, activist Amy Mizuno dies at age 102
Amy Mizuno, a dedicated activist and longtime educator, died Feb. 14 at age 102. Read more
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National resolution celebrates Hawaiian language
A resolution celebrating February as Hawaiian Language Month, or Mahina Olelo Hawaii, was introduced by Hawaii’s congressional delegation. Read more
Hawaii-based group empowers Black community through education
Akiemi Glenn, founder and director of The Popolo Project, began laying the foundation for the organization about 15 years ago in an effort to help Black people in Hawaii become more connected to their history, culture and identity. Read more
Interior Department updates Hawaiian language guidelines
In recognition of Hawaiian Language Month, the U.S. Department of the Interior earlier this month announced new guidance on its use of the Hawaiian language. Read more
Program to send young Maui fire victims to Japan
The program will send 10 Maui high school juniors and seniors to Higashimatsushima, in Japan’s Tohoku region, said JCCH President and Executive Director Nate Gyotoku. Read more
Bill would clarify definition of ‘historic property’
In an effort to speed up permitting processes for properties throughout the state, a bill carried over into the 2024 legislative session is aiming to narrow the definition of historic properties. Read more
Modern version of iconic hula show to debut
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Thursday the debut of the new Kilohana Hula Show, which is scheduled to begin Feb. 15 at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell. Read more
Hawaiian homestead leaders gather at 36th annual convention
Hawaiian homestead leaders have been hosting the 36th annual Hawaiian Home Lands Leadership Convention this weekend in the first leadership reconvening since 2019. Read more
MLK Day observances happening throughout the weekend
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will acknowledge three momentous occasions this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Read more
Good Neighbor Fund campaign raises more than $113,000
The fundraising campaign helps the agency provide assistance to 600 families through the agency’s Adopt-A-Family program this holiday season. Read more
Hawaii to host 13th FestPAC in June 2024
The 10-day festival will run from June 6-16 and include delegations from 28 Pacific island nations. Read more
Good Neighbor Fund donors share their reasons for giving
The annual Good Neighbor Fund, a charitable partnership between Helping Hands Hawaii, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and First Hawaiian Bank, helps struggling individuals and families during the holiday season. Read more
New initiative is launched to save coconut trees from invasive beetles
The Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and its nonprofit, Elepaio Social Services, held a blessing Monday morning at their new coconut nursery as they introduced a new initiative to save coconut tree species from the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle. Read more
This year’s Adopt-A-Family program supports wildfire victims
Helping Hands Hawaii’s seasonal Adopt-A-Family program began distributing donations from this year’s 196 donors to families in need this weekend. Read more
New parents overcome homelessness to build better life for their children
For Channalyn Fox Weber, 21, and Chevy Alapai-Torres, 20, spending their son’s first Christmas last year in the Waianae homeless shelter was a heartbreaking experience. Read more
UH Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity gets $2M award
The University of Hawaii’s Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity has received a $2 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read more
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