MAUI, Hawaii, Jan. 11 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Longtime supporter of Maui's vibrant art community Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has announced its 2023 student mentorship program for aspiring young Maui artists. The program, called START: A Student Artist Immersion, will offer junior and senior high school children the chance to connect to some of the island's top artists, provide a platform to show art at the Resort's acclaimed Artists Showcase, more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D. announces the return of more than 363 acres of leased land in Ho'olehua and Pala'au, Moloka'i back to the State of Hawai'i, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). "This day is long overdue for the beneficiaries and residents of Moloka'i," said Gov. Green. "We are honored to accept the return of these lands on behalf of our Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. Our commitment to ensu more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed a sixth emergency proclamation to extend federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotment benefits, in keeping with ongoing federal COVID relief efforts. The emergency proclamation continues through the next sixty days, However, the federal government passed the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act and established that the Emerge more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: To kick off Climate Week, Governor Josh Green, M.D. shared his vision for Hawai'i's leadership in renewable energy and climate action in his first major climate speech yesterday. "To rescue what's dear to us, to preserve our way of life -- we need bold action. And Hawai'i is poised to lead the globe on clean energy and climate issues -- boldly, into the future." This vision includes a slew of major clim more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 10 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: Low levels of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) were recently detected in water samples collected at the Waipahu Wells II Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Treatment Facility, which is part of the Waipahu-Ewa-Wai'anae water system. PFHxA is part of the group of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are chemicals that are common drinking water and environmental contaminants. While the more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 14 (TNSper) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Reece Jones, professor and chair of the Department of Geography and Environment in University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Social Sciences, has been named a 2023 Fellow by the American Association of Geographers (AAG). The lifetime appointment recognizes geographers who have made significant contributions to geographic research, advancement of practice, and careers devoted to strengthening the f more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 14 (TNSawa) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Miriam Mobley Smith, interim dean of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, was recently honored by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) with its Distinguished Leadership Award. Presented at the organization's Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition December 4-7, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV, the award recognizes contributions to excellence in pharmacy  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 12 (TNSfund) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: A $2.4-million grant from the Office of Naval Research will enable the University of Hawaii to develop and advance energy, marine and other blue economy (conserving marine and freshwater environments) technologies and opportunities in Hawaii. The funding will help UH provide cross-disciplinary learning opportunities and give students a chance to participate in hands-on projects and entrepreneuria more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 10 (TNSfund) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2023: Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education (Hawaii P-20), in partnership with the Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL), has been awarded a nearly $20 million federal grant to strengthen the early childhood care and education (ECCE) workforce, expand access to early childhood services, and create seamless early learning opportunities for children from birth through third grade. Th more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Earth is constantly being bombarded by meteorites--from nearly invisible, dust-sized particles to large impactors that have changed the trajectory of life on our planet. Though altered by Earth's atmosphere, this material carries with it clues to the solar system's past. To investigate pristine material from the earliest days of our solar system, researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa a more PR