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Federal funding terminated for UH program that supports women in STEM
“SOEST is Hawaiʻi’s largest producer of geoscience graduates—alumni who go on to monitor volcanic hazards, predict extreme weather, conduct assessments of environmental impacts, ensure sustainable use of Hawaiʻi’s freshwater resources, and more,” said Barbara Bruno, project lead and faculty member at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Geophysics and Planetology in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. “I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women—we need programs to keep them.”
Bill to require nonresident user fees at state parks and trails clears key Senate panel
The Senate Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommended passage Tuesday of a bill to set user fees only for nonresidents visiting state parks and trails.
FEMA disaster assistance now available to Citizens of Freely Associated States
Citizens of the Freely Associated States, whose primary residences on Maui were affected by the August wildfires and high winds, may now apply for wildfire disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Hirono joins US Senators in urging renewal of Compacts of Free Association
Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined more than two dozen senators, including fellow Hawaiʻi Sen. Brian Schatz, in calling for the renewal of the Compacts of Free Association with the
Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands
and the Republic of Palau.
Palau reaffirms commitment to generating 100% renewable energy by 2032
Mana Pacific, a benefit corporation out of Maui dedicated to accelerating the adoption of renewable energy across the Pacific Island Countries and Territories announced progress towards its goals.
Maui County Immigrant Services Division Continues to Offer Migrant Services
Although the recent retirement of long-time staff has changed the scope of available services, the division continues to assist migrants applying for benefits who do not require legal advice, including those from the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.
