CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 18th LRS Deployment and Distribution Flight Keeps Kadena's Mission Moving * KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -As a passenger aircraft touches down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, more than 200 service members step off, ready to begin their rotation in the Indo-Pacific. Behind the scenes, Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Deployment and Distribution Flight are already in  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 35th FS aircraft join Team Osan for Super Squadron Phase II * OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea The U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, "Pantons," arrived at Osan Air Base Nov. 19 and 21, 2025 as part of the second phase of the Super Squadron test. The aircraft along with personnel from Kunsan Air Base are temporarily re-assigned to Osan in support of the initiative which is more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Army's Information Vanguard: 1st TIAD Activation Signals Strategic Shift * FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii On November 7, 2025, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) hosted the activation ceremony of the 1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment (TIAD) at the historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter. This event marked a significant milestone in the Army's evolution toward information-age warfare, as more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * BH 26-1: Airpower out of MCAS Futenma * KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, launched from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, during a simulated combat mission during BH 26-1, Nov. 5, 2025. The mission showcased the 18th Wing's ability to rapidly generate airpower fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Bold Solutions Needed to Solve Hawaii's Insurance Crisis * WASHINGTON In the opening days of his tenure as Hawai`i's Insurance Commissioner, a coalition of local and national organizations have called on Scott Saiki to implement bold and immediate actions to address the insurance crisis in the state. In a letter to the commissioner, the consumer protection, environmental, and economic justi more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Nov. 21 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA, SAF AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTS CHALLENGE OF HAWAII CARRY LAW * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and Second Amendment Foundation have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a challenged to the restrictive concealed carry law in Hawaii which essentially makes it impossible for more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 18 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Celebrate Hawaii with Love Hawaii Day at Four Seasons Resort Lana'i * Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i invites guests to commemorate Hawaiian culture, food, live music and more Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the second annual Love Hawaii celebration, hosted by radio personality "Lina Girl" Langi. The day-long event highlights the importance of supporting local, preserving tr more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Civil-Military Coordination Council holds productive dialogue around Defense of Guam initiatives, military mission growth, labor needs * The Civil-Military Coordination Council, co-chaired by Guam Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero and Commander, Joint Region Marianas U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, convened Nov. 14 at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex in Hagatna, Guam.  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Constructing a Capability: PACAF Civil Engineers Help Launch RAAF's First Airfield Damage Repair Training Site * Deep in the rugged expanse of northern Queensland, a runway came to life through asphalt and engineering precision. The inaugural Exercise Bronze Croc marked a turning point for the Royal Australian Air Force, as engineers conducted airfield damage repair training  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * DAF BATTLE NETWORK capability tested in REFORPAC 2025 * MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management successfully deployed the Tactical Operations Center - Light kit in support of Resolute Force Pacific 2025, the largest multi-national contingency response exercise in the Indo-Pacifi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release: * * * DPAA Laboratories completes annual proficiency testing * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has completed annual lab proficiency testing on Oct. 31, reaffirming the agency's commitment to the highest standards of scientific excellence in its mission to account for America's missing personnel.  Following its recent ac more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * F-15Es Complete Historic Forward Operations from Diego Garcia * KADENA AIR BASE, Japan F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have rotated out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, concluding a six-month deployment that included a groundbreaking three-month forward operation to U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia. While stationed at Kadena, the 33 more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * From Training to Action: Marines Ready for Drone Live-Fire * OKINAWA, Japan U.S. Marines with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force integrated advanced drone technology into III MEF operations Nov. 6 at Camp Hansen, marking a significant step forward in unmanned systems employment in the Indo-Pacific region. Marines from EOTG's Unmanned Sys more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: * * * Hawaiian Electric unveils new look for its EV fast chargers as work continues to enhance charging equipment reliability EVs and plug-in hybrids now account for 15% of new vehicle registrations * Hawaiian Electric is giving its electric vehicle fast chargers a new look with a company-branded vinyl wrap as it continues to focus on charging station reliability to support Hawaii's growing EV market. The wra more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Leads Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 16 of her Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution commemorating November 20, 2025 as Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). The House companion bill was introduced by U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Balint, Fernandez Lead Colleagues in Urging SCOTUS to Protect Transgender Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Congressional Equality Caucus Co-Chair Representative Becca Balint (D-VT), and Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) led 130 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in the cases of West more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Donald Trump from Getting $230 Million Taxpayer Payout from Justice Department * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and six colleagues in introducing the No Torts for Trump Act, legislation to prohibit sitting presidents from seeking taxpayer-funded payouts under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Provision Allowing a Handful of Republican Senators to Receive Taxpayer-Funded Payouts * ~ The Anti-Cash Grab Act repeals last-minute provision allowing Republican senators to collect $500,000 per lawfully subpoenaed phone record ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Markey Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers from USCIS About Changes to the Naturalization Civics Test * Senators: "Encouraging naturalization has long been a bipartisan goal, yet USCIS has taken actions that will harm those seeking to become citizens while serving no legitimate public policy interest." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA) l more PR

SEATTLE, Nov. 21 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Huakai by Hawaiian celebrates one year of connecting kamaaina with its most generous deal yet Summary * Hawaiian Airlines celebrates the first anniversary of its free travel benefits program for Hawaii residents, which has attracted over 300,000 members and facilitated more than 50,000 trips with perks like free checked bags and exclusive travel deals. * To comme more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Indomitable Spirit: Retired Sailor, Cancer Survivor, and Adaptive Sports Athlete Speaks at Navy Wounded Warrior Expo By Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs When Information Systems Technician 1st Class (IT1) Maria Edwards was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2022, her life was upended. She could no longer serve and began the process for medical retirement while undergoing chemo more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 21 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * K-12 Education Spending Spotlight 2025: Annual public school spending nears $1 trillion Eight states spend more than $25,000 per student: New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, Rhode Island and Hawaii. Public school enrollment fell in 39 states from 2020 to 2023. By Aaron Garth Smith and Jordan Campbell This decade could go down as one of the most  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Hirono Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers from USCIS About Changes to the Naturalization Civics Test * Washington (November 19, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) today led a letter to Joseph Edlow, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), demanding answers from USCIS regarding the significant changes recently mad more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance * Washington (November 20, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and 15 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution commemorating November 20, 2025 as Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). The House companion bill was introduced by U. more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Philippine ROTC Cadets train with University of Guam Cadets under State Partnership Program * MANGILAO, Guam (Nov. 14, 2025) Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets recently conducted training with University of Guam ROTC Cadets under the Guam National Guard's State Partnership Program. The engagement was centered on more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * PMTEC Forward Guam: Accelerating Joint Warfighting Readiness Across the Indo-Pacific during Malabar 2025 * Guam The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Pacific Multi Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) Forward Guam supported multinational forces as they coordinated warfare tactics during Exercise Malabar 2025. Military personnel from Australia, Japan, India and the United States worked  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Leads Bipartisan Bill to Secure More Funding for Native Hawaiian Arts & Culture * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to clear longstanding administrative hurdles that have limited Native Hawaiian-serving arts and cultural organizations' access to federal grant opportunities. The Native Arts and Culture Promotion Act streamline more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- Outrigger Hospitality Group issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Santa Swaps His Sleigh for a Canoe at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort Santa Swaps His Sleigh for a Canoe as OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort Marks 20 Years of a Beloved Island Tradition Holiday celebration expands to Maui with first-ever Santa canoe arrival at OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort * Santa Claus will make waves in Hawaii once again when he arrives by outrigger canoe at more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Hawai'i Set To Receive Nearly $31 Million In New Federal Funding To Expand High-Speed Internet Statewide * WASHINGTON - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration this week approved a proposal that will unlock $30.6 million in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet access across Hawai'i. Hawai'i is among the first states in the country to receive approval for ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Announces New Chief Counsel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced a key promotion in his Washington, D.C. office. KEN LEE promoted to Chief Counsel. A member of Senator Cruz's team since May 2024, Ken previously served Senator Cruz as Senior Counsel. Originally from Hawaii, Ken is a proud graduate of the University of Southern California and a law school graduate of the Univ more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * SENATE PASSES SCHATZ, MURKOWSKI RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan Senate resolution led by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), the Chairman, recognizing November 2025 as National Nativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Tokuda, Harshbarger Lead Bipartisan Coalition in Marking National Rural Health Day, Call for Transformational Action * WASHINGTON, D.C. This week, Representatives Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus, led Members of Congress in celebrating National Rural Health Day and highlighting the urgent need for bipartisan efforts to expand access, im more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. and Japan Engineers Forge Stronger Defense Ties * KANAGAWA, Japan The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) Engineering Division held their annual Technical Forum at the Camp Zama Community Club on November 18th, 2025. This event, which included the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) Facilities Engineering Group, marked the 27th year of this preeminent collaboration more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * US Indo-Pacific command officials, FSM representatives partner to enhance regional security, increase defense, deterrence during Joint Committee Meeting * ASAN, Guam Representatives from the U.S. military and Federated States of Micronesia government held a semi-annual bilateral Joint Committee Meeting at the Pohnpei Port Authority conference hall, Nov. 19. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, Indo-Pac more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S., Republic of Korea Conduct Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise * PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea The U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy conducted a Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces Exercise (MCSOFEX) in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, and its surrounding waters and airspace, Nov. 17-20. This year's 2nd iteration of MCSOFEX encompassed four days of enhanced bilate more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH debuts advanced robotic optics on Maunakea A new chapter in automated astronomy has begun on Maunakea. The University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) has launched initial science operations for Robo-AO-2, a robotic laser adaptive optics system now operating at the UH 2.2-meter telescope. The milestone marks a major leap in how astronomers observe the night sky. Robo-AO-2 is des more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * United Nations Command Commander Commends New Zealand's Pivotal Role in Korean Peninsula Security * WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, completed a constructive visit to New Zealand today, reinforcing the nation's vital commitment to maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. During his visit to Wellington, Brunson held high-level dis more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * Climate resilience found in traditional Hawaiian fishponds Traditional Hawaiian fishponds (loko ia) are emerging as a model for climate resilience, according to a study from the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). The research, published in npj Ocean Sustainability, revealed Indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations f more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USMC Conducts Medical Exercise Alongside Japanese Forces in Ishigaki for First Time * CAMP ISHIGAKI, Japan For the first time, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) invited U.S. Marine Corps forces to participate in Japan Joint Exercise 2025 (07JX) October 25-26, 2025, at Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan. The core objective of 07JX was to strengthen Japan-U.S. capabilities for HADR operations, particu more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Asheville Returns Home to Naval Base Guam * NAVAL BASE GUAM (Nov. 18, 2025) Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) returned to Naval Base Guam, reaffirming the submarine force's forward presence and readiness across the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 18, 2025. "Asheville returns home to Guam, ready to once again serve as a vital part of our forward-deployed undersea arsenal," said more PR