#University of Hawaii Hilo
Pukalani student awarded $5,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group
Maui’s Jacelyn Lau of Pukalani has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from California Water Service Group.
Celebration planned in honor of Edith Kanakaʻole
The life and legacy of legendary educator and cultural icon Edith Kanakaʻole will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
New drone technology deployed to fight Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
A University of Hawai‘i at Hilo geographer is putting a new aerial chainsaw device to the test that could assist in the battle to save Hawaiʻi’s ʻōhiʻa lehua trees from a deadly fungal pathogen.
Surfing scientists conduct 3D reef research at epic surf break
A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo professor is leading a team of scientists to 3D map the planet’s premier surf breaks to help better protect reefs around the world.
UH 4-year campuses get high ranking for value, diversity, and academic success
US News and World Report 2023 Best Colleges rankings released on Sept. 11, gives three University of Hawai’i campuses high marks.
Maunakea telescope decommissioning takes key step with final environmental assessment
The decommissioning of the University of Hawaiʻi’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory on Maunakea met a critical milestone with the environmental assessment finding no significant impact to remove two buildings and supporting infrastructure.
$600K Awarded for Climate Change Studies in Hawai‘i
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Pacific Islands Climate Science Center will award universities and other partners over $600K for studies that will assess the potential effects of climate change in and around Hawai‘i.
Planning Director Hunt resigns, Aoki named as replacement
Maui Planning Director Jeff Hunt resigned from his post, opting to return to his earlier position as West Maui Planner with the department’s Current Planning Division. Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares today named Kathleen Ross Aoki as Hunt’s replacement. Aoki most recently served as Deputy Director. The deputy position will be filled by currently Planning Division […]
MPD’S MATSUURA PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT CHIEF
The Maui Police Department announced the promotion of Captain Danny Matsuura to the rank of Assistant Chief. Matsuura will serve as Commander of the Support Services Bureau in his capacity as Assistant Chief. He fills the void created by the recent promotion of Deputy Chief Clayton Tom with the new administration. Assistant Chief Matsuura is […]
