MANOA, Hawaii, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: Following the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023, the University of Hawaii is spearheading projects totaling $2.1 million to address the impacts to air and water quality, public health, ecosystem resilience and community evacuation responses. Utilizing cutting-edge techniques such as AI-enhanced data collection and computational modeling, researchers aim to deliver crucial insights more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed one travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu. The individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread. Symptoms of dengue can range from mild to severe and include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body aches. Symptoms typically last two to seven days and although severe and even life-threatening illness can occur, most people recov more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, June 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: As more attention is drawn to possible severe weather around the world scientists at the University of Hawaii at Manoa are looking to improve planning for possible droughts, floods and other scenarios. Researchers from the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) created a new tool that will allow forecasting of El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) by up to 18 months. The  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 29 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Forms Task Force to Tackle Insurance Issues * * * Governor Josh Green, M.D., has appointed several individuals to various open positions in state departments as well as to boards and commissions. * * * The positions and appointees are listed below; House and Senate appointees also are included: State of Hawaii Chief Information Officer * Christine Sakuda * * * Campaign Spending Commission  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 29 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed 13 significant pieces of legislation into law, marking a significant day and the Green Administration's renewed commitment for Hawaii's Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL), Native Hawaiian education, cultural practices and traditions, and stewardship. Among these new laws are four key bills: SB 3109, HB 2074, SB 2937, and SB 2659, which would continue the Green  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 27 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed 22 significant pieces of legislation into law, marking a significant day for Hawaii's health care industry, community support systems, and health care workforce development. Among these new laws are four key bills: SB 3139, HB 2159, SB 3094, and HB 1827, which would continue the Green Administration's commitment to a healthier Hawaii and improving the state's health more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has launched an Environmental Monitoring Data Portal to provide a one-stop shop for sharing the results of previous and ongoing environmental monitoring in the areas affected by the August 2023 Lahaina and Kula wildfires. This new website provides direct public access to environmental monitoring data collected by DOH as well as collaborating federal, state, and c more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 29 -- The New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt today announces his enthusiastic support for Commissioner Gordon I. Ito's nomination to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) in a letter addressed to Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan. Commissioner Bettencourt highlighted Commissioner Ito's extensive experience and exceptional qualifications, hav more PR

NEW YORK, June 28 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Reef Capital Partners, a diversified, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment company, in a recent franchise and management arrangement with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, and global real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate. As a part of the franchise arrangement, Kimpton Hotels will establish IHG more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Nick Yee will join WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ this summer as the station's first director of content and distribution. Yee will be responsible for the daily operational functions of WVTF, ensuring an audience-centered focus both on air and online. He also will work with General Manager Roger Duvall and News Director David Seidel to make programming decisions, including responding to listener questions and suggestions more PR