Education

How Far Is Too Far? Parents Push The Limits Of Harassment In Hawaii Schools 0 As parent frustration and aggression escalates in schools, the Hawaii Department of Education grapples with how to keep employees safe while respecting families’ rights.

March 18, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-far-is-too-far-parents-push-the-limits-of-harassment-in-hawaii-schools/

Fire alarm systems out of commission at 15 Hawaii schools

March 15, 2024 0

A new inventory of fire alarms at all 258 of Hawaii’s regular public schools plus six public charter schools has...

Some Abusive Parents Homeschool Their Kids. Should Hawaii Do More To Screen Them? 0 After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

March 14, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/some-abusive-parents-homeschool-their-kids-should-hawaii-do-more-to-screen-them/

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DOE Says It Can Step Up Spending To Save Construction Projects 3 The department has struggled to use funding for capital improvement projects over the past several years. Now it has a dramatic proposal for catching up.

March 8, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/doe-says-it-can-spend-half-a-billion-dollars-by-june-30-to-save-construction-projects/

Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings 0 A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state’s future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

March 7, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/pandemic-learning-loss-could-cost-hawaii-billions-in-future-earnings/

‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage 2 Lawmakers are weighing several proposals to address the lack of school bus drivers, but it’s unlikely that any routes will be restored next year.

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/the-kids-feel-miserable-but-theres-no-end-in-sight-for-hawaiis-school-bus-shortage/

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Supporters Say ‘Abuse Of Power’ Is At The Heart Of Senate Committee’s Rejection Of UH Regent 0 The full Senate is set to vote on Alapaki Nahale-a’s reappointment this week. The future of the university is at stake, the faculty union says.

March 4, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/supporters-say-abuse-of-power-is-at-the-heat-of-senate-committees-rejection-of-uh-regent/

Efforts to lower Hawaii teachers’ housing costs advance

March 4, 2024 0

Two bills intended to help retain Hawaii teachers by providing assistance to reduce their housing costs continue to advance through...

Senate Bill Would Boost Salary Cap For Hawaii Schools Chief To $300K 1 Lawmakers have to address the superintendent’s pay range this year before the current law expires.

February 29, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/senate-bill-would-boost-salary-cap-for-hawaii-schools-chief-to-300k/

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HIDOE leadership issues parent letter regarding recent Maui school threats

February 29, 2024 0

STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION KA ‘OIHANA HO‘ONA‘AUAO P.O. BOX 2360 HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96804 KEITH T. HAYASHI SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE...

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Bill moving to support University of Hawaii students financially

February 24, 2024 0

A bill to extend scholarships to meet student needs at the University of Hawaii’s three four-year campuses remains alive after...

Education

Hawaii Education Department braces for severe budget cuts

February 23, 2024 0

State education officials say that between a new round of possible state budget cuts on top of a looming “federal...

University of Hawaii Hilo To Train Undergraduates To Become Teachers 1 A new major would create an undergraduate program in education studies that would license elementary school teachers.

February 17, 2024 0

When talking with prospective teachers at Kohala Middle School, Wendy Nickl wants candidates to understand the commitment they’re about to...

Gender Inequalities Persist In Hawaii High School Sports 6 Years After Locker Room Scandal 0 A class-action lawsuit over problems at Campbell High School has been settled, but the state still has a lot of work to do to comply with a federal anti-discrimination law.

February 16, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/gender-inequalities-persist-in-hawaii-high-school-sports-6-years-after-locker-room-scandal-2/

Bill proposes moving Hawaii school construction oversight back to DOE

February 16, 2024 0

Just as the state has been trumpeting its opening 13 public preschool classrooms well in advance of its Ready Keiki...

Education

Two Big Isle educators among 21 honored for earning national teaching certification

February 15, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/02/15/community/two-big-isle-educators-among-21-honored-for-earning-national-teaching-certification/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Big Dog scholarship applications open

February 15, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/02/15/sports/big-dog-scholarship-applications-open/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

The Hawaii Department Of Education Is Nowhere Close To Meeting Its Mandate To Buy More Local Food 5 The DOE has also failed to deliver a required annual update to state lawmakers on progress so far.

February 12, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/the-hawaii-department-of-education-is-nowhere-close-to-meeting-its-mandate-to-buy-more-local-food/

Two Hawaii Island students given AlohaCare scholarships

February 7, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/02/07/community/two-hawaii-island-students-given-alohacare-scholarships/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Education

Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition

February 3, 2024 0

Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition 02-Feb-2024 Team Kalani 4.2 from Kalani High School has won the 2024...

Education

How Far Is Too Far? Parents Push The Limits Of Harassment In Hawaii Schools 0 As parent frustration and aggression escalates in schools, the Hawaii Department of Education grapples with how to keep employees safe while respecting families’ rights.

Fire alarm systems out of commission at 15 Hawaii schools

Some Abusive Parents Homeschool Their Kids. Should Hawaii Do More To Screen Them? 0 After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

DOE Says It Can Step Up Spending To Save Construction Projects 3 The department has struggled to use funding for capital improvement projects over the past several years. Now it has a dramatic proposal for catching up.

Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings 0 A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state’s future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage 2 Lawmakers are weighing several proposals to address the lack of school bus drivers, but it’s unlikely that any routes will be restored next year.

Supporters Say ‘Abuse Of Power’ Is At The Heart Of Senate Committee’s Rejection Of UH Regent 0 The full Senate is set to vote on Alapaki Nahale-a’s reappointment this week. The future of the university is at stake, the faculty union says.

Efforts to lower Hawaii teachers’ housing costs advance

Senate Bill Would Boost Salary Cap For Hawaii Schools Chief To $300K 1 Lawmakers have to address the superintendent’s pay range this year before the current law expires.

HIDOE leadership issues parent letter regarding recent Maui school threats

Bill moving to support University of Hawaii students financially

Hawaii Education Department braces for severe budget cuts

University of Hawaii Hilo To Train Undergraduates To Become Teachers 1 A new major would create an undergraduate program in education studies that would license elementary school teachers.

Gender Inequalities Persist In Hawaii High School Sports 6 Years After Locker Room Scandal 0 A class-action lawsuit over problems at Campbell High School has been settled, but the state still has a lot of work to do to comply with a federal anti-discrimination law.

Bill proposes moving Hawaii school construction oversight back to DOE

Two Big Isle educators among 21 honored for earning national teaching certification

Big Dog scholarship applications open

The Hawaii Department Of Education Is Nowhere Close To Meeting Its Mandate To Buy More Local Food 5 The DOE has also failed to deliver a required annual update to state lawmakers on progress so far.

Two Hawaii Island students given AlohaCare scholarships

Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition

Major transmission line restored as Hawaiian Electric returns power to Pāhala

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DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE

More than 1,400 customers restored as Hawaiʻi Island recovery efforts continue Additional equipment, resources arrive to support ongoing restoration

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

13-Year-Old Spends 300 Hours 3D Printing a Custom Wheelchair for a Toddler

Lawsuit Alleges Hawaiʻi Prison Staff Enabled Gang Attack The suit alleges corrections officers at the state’s largest prison gave members of a prison gang access to an inmate in protective custody, who was then beaten.

It’s True: Power Outages Happening More Often In Hawai‘i The power isn’t just going out more frequently. It’s staying out for longer.

Hawaiʻi Ranchers Welcome Rain But Endure Weather Whiplash Broken fences, destroyed roads, new gulches, dead cattle and lost land may soon be the price to pay for greener grass as climate change aggravates extreme weather events.

Dual U.S. and Canadian Citizen and Alleged Repeat Child Sexual Predator Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Hawaii

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