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AI integration drives new approaches in Hawaii education
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in classrooms and at home, educators across Hawaii say the rise of personalized learning is beginning to reshape how students learn, and in some cases, whether they attend traditional...
Column: Hawaii perfect place for cybersafety hub
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
Hawaii residents and businesses lost $51.4 million in 2024 to cyberscammers, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This staggering figure represents the hard-earned dollars set aside by Hawaii residents for retirement...
Editorial: Hold firm on Hawaii decarbonization
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 6, 2025
A year ago, Hawaii agreed to a first-in-the-nation settlement with young climate activists, pledging action to eliminate fossil fuel-burning sources of carbon pollution and greenhouse gases that acidify the oceans and warm the planet — and...
I Discovered Why Kauai Is The Best Hawaiian Island
The Travel
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July 5, 2025
I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic when it came to Kauai. I got married in Maui, Hawaii, over 20 years ago, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of going back. I never understood why people would ask, “What other islands have you been to?” My response was...
DHHL awarded $22.3M in federal funds to build more Hawaiian housing
Hawaii News Now
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Department of Hawaiian Homelands has secured a $22.3 million federal grant. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will fund housing projects statewide to help clear DHHL’s more...
MANDY GUNASEKARA: Puerto Rico Saw The Light — Why Won’t Honolulu?
The Daily Caller
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July 5, 2025
“Today we join a growing chorus of state and federal courts across the United States, singing from the same hymnal, in concluding that the claims raised by Bucks County are not judiciable by any court in Pennsylvania,” stated Bucks County Court...
First Hawaiian Bank parcels in Lānaʻi City on Maui Council’s July 8 regular meeting agenda
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Maui County Council members will consider a resolution for the County to accept a donation from First Hawaiian Bank of its former bank site in Lāna‘i City for office space, a commercial kitchen or other uses. PC: Roxanne Morita / Office of Council...
Bring Hawaii to Your Backyard With Stunning Tropical Plants
Backyard Boss
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July 5, 2025
Summary Monstera plants bring instant tropical vibes with their iconic split leaves and bold presence. Bird of paradise offers striking orange and blue blooms that add structure and movement to your backyard. Hibiscus, banana plants, and palm...
Honolulu rail project streamlines stations and tactics to save money
Hawaii News Now
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s Skyline rail turned two years old this week and is now heading into its final phase of construction. After enduring years of delays and cost overruns -- rail leaders are trying several tactics to save money...
Congress Won't Block State AI Regulations. Here's What That Means for Consumers
CNET
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After months of debate, a plan in Congress to block states from regulating artificial intelligence was pulled from the big federal budget bill this week. The proposed 10-year moratorium would have prevented states from enforcing rules and laws on...
ISLAND HISTORY: Native Hawaiian whaleship captain George Gilley
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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July 5, 2025
During the 19th century, whaling was a multi-million dollar industry in the United States involving long whale hunting voyages across the world’s oceans by hundreds of whaleships. Subscribe today for unlimited access. Already a subscriber? Login...
Hawaii steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Aloha State News - Hawaii
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July 4, 2025
Hawaii implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...
Hawaii reacts as NFIB reports rising unfilled job openings
Aloha State News - Hawaii
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July 3, 2025
Michael Iosua, Hawaii State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), commented on the recent NFIB Jobs Report. Released on July 2, 2025, the report reveals that 36% of small business owners had unfilled job openings in...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 250th birthday in Hawaii with vital support to the islands
Hawaii News Now
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Since the 2023 Maui wildfires, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues to play a major role in Lahaina’s recovery. For 250 years, USACE has played a vital role in keeping things moving across the nation and...
Wisconsin adopted 3 new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024
The Sconi - Wisconsin
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July 4, 2025
Wisconsin implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
How do you feel about the Fourth of July? Hawaii residents weigh in
Hawaii News Now
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July 5, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A pride parade for America made its way through Kailua on Friday. “The parade is awesome, there’s a lot of good energy here, we’re having a lot of fun,’ Kailua resident Jennifer Alshemary said. It was her family’s first...
Permits issued at Chilaquiles, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, more
InMaricopa - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
Here is a list of all permits issued in Maricopa May 11 through June 10: Commercial Aztec Ventures tenant improvement permit for Chilaquiles at 20800 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 101. The contractor is Jaime Construction. City of Maricopa...
Measure to protect Hawaii fishing industry one of five food and farm bills signed
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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July 3, 2025
Retailers selling ahi sashimi, poke and sushi in Hawaii now have a year to label the origin of yellowfin and bigeye tuna in those products so consumers know if they are buying locally caught fish. Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed a bill imposing...
Honolulu CC alum behind bold design featured at UH Alumni Makers’ Market
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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July 3, 2025
Reading time: 2 minutes Nearly 30 years ago, Honolulu Community College helped launch the career of a young designer with a bold vision. Today, that designer—Lowell Gillia—is the creative lead of Design Asylum, a multidisciplinary studio known for...
Hawaii reaction to Republican tax bill falls along party lines
Hawaii News Now
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July 4, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After House Republicans approved President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Hawaii’s governor and congressional delegation called it a terrible bill that they all opposed. Gov. Josh Green and Hawaii’s congressional...