HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 22 (TNSJou) -- The University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy issued the following news release: For more than three decades, technology development at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) has been a prime mover in federally funded astronomy programs, according to a study published in the Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems. The authors tracked the impact of National Science Foundation (NSF) grants for astronomy technology a more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 25 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 states and D.C., led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit to support states' authority to enforce price gouging regulations to protect consumers during emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition is urging the appellate court to more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 25 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Sept. 24: Gov. David Ige today signed a 13th supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the COVID-19 emergency period through Oct. 31. The emergency proclamation leaves in place the 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers. However, beginning Oct. 15, a pre-travel testing option will allow travelers an alternative to the mandatory 14-day quarantine. "Our response to CO more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 23 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: Even with Oahu under a stay-at-home order, Hawaiian Electric continues to complete high-priority resilience projects such as replacing damaged utility poles - work that occasionally requires a customer outage. Because Hawaiian Electric provides an essential service, the company continues to perform needed grid reliability work on Oahu, even during stay-at-home orders. Customers should pay close attention to out more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 24 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: What progress is being made to power Maui with local, clean, and reliable resources? Hawaiian Electric will host a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., to share updates on efforts to bring more renewable energy to the island. Because of pandemic safety precautions that include social distancing, the public is invited to join this live virtual meeting by going to www.hawaiianel more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 23 (TNSGra) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii at Manoa has received a highly competitive U.S. Department of Education federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling more than $2.27 million to help 265 students annually over the next five years. The UH Manoa SSS program helps increase graduation and retention rates of first generation college students and those with high financial need. The grant will pro more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 24 (TNSRes) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Recent wildfires ravaging the West Coast highlight the importance of preparation and understanding the threat everywhere, including Hawaii. A team at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will work to improve assessment and communication of unique wildland fire risk the state faces. The UH Manoa Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), the Wildland Fire Extension Program (College of Tropical Agricultu more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 24 (TNSEvA) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: In a show of solidarity with children fighting cancer, St. Baldrick's Foundation will host its 10th annual Honolulu fundraising event filled with laughter and tears, and head-shaving, which has benefited pediatric cancer research at the University of Hawai'i Cancer Center, UH Manoa's John A. Burns School of Medicine, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children and Tripler Army Medical Center.  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 23 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) website has been nationally recognized for excellence by the premier professional organization for regional economics centers. The Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER) judged entries based on content (text, animation, etc.), visual appeal, ease of navigation, functionality and overall experience. This is more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 22 (TNSJou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Plastic pollution is a planetary threat, affecting nearly every marine and freshwater ecosystem globally. Megan Barnes and Jeremy Ringma, former postdoctoral researchers in the department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) in the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, took part in an international study that determined even with mul more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 26 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: Starting Monday, Sept. 28, to Friday, Oct. 23, Hawaiian Electric contractors will be installing concrete foundations for new utility structures in the Waahila Ridge State Recreation Area as part of a phased upgrade to improve resilience in East Oahu. The work will require the daily closure of the parking lot and hiking trails, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., except weekends and holidays. At times, a helicopter will be us more PR