Hawaii grads face rising tuition; are salaries keeping up?

As new grads step into Hawaii's job market, questions loom about the value of their degrees. HONOLULU (Island News) – As new grads enter the market, the cost of college remains a hot topic. “So the trends that we’ve been seeing over the years from …

Hawaii ranks low in child economic well-being; action needed

Health alert: Zicam nasal spray recalled in Hawaii for contamination

DNLR announces temporary reserve closures on Hawaii Island

Pop singer says she made plans to die in Hawaii after dreadful cancer diagnosis

Taylor Dayne, the singer who is perhaps best known for her albums, “Tell It to My Heart,” and “Can’t Fight Fate,” talked candidly to Parade about her recent battle with colon cancer, as reported in a story on pennlive.com The story indicated that the 63- …

It Will Take 5 Months to Transport Hawaii Wildfire Debris to Massive Landfill

Fifty trucks will spend five months hauling Lahaina wildfire debris to a landfill in the center of Maui starting next Monday, Maui County said. There’s enough debris to fill five football fields five stories high. About two years ago the deadliest U.S. …

Hawaii-inspired chicken and rice by Mama Steph

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - One of the things I found most interesting when visiting Hawaii was how there are so many cultures represented in the region’s cuisine. For example, on the island of Maui there are numerous food trucks scattered around, ranging from …

Skylights Sign Guard from Hawaii

(MSUN) Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball coach Chris Mouat has announced the signing of Ciera Tugade-Agasiva to join the Skylight program in the fall.  Tugade-Agasiva, a 5-foot-6 guard, recently finished a two-year career at Peninsula …

Hawaii keiki face mixed trends in well-being vs. mainland peers

STAR-ADVERTISER “Without bold action from our leaders, it will be difficult for our children and their families to climb out of the upcoming economic hole they’re likely to experience.” Ivette Rodriguez Stern Junior specialist, University of Hawaii Center …

Kokua Line: Are needy Hawaii kids getting summer food money?

Question: Last summer kids on SNAP got money for over the summer. Will they do this again this summer? Answer: Yes. You are referring to the SUN Bucks program, also known as Summer EBT, which is underway and remains open for applications, according to the …