HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant to a University of Hawai'i at Manoa Institute for Astronomy (IfA) scientist to install a high-tech shape-shifting secondary mirror on the UH 2.2-meter telescope on Maunakea. Turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere blurs images of distant objects, so astronomers have developed tools to measure and compensate for this blurring. Usually, this involv more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, August 3, 2019 to honor a fallen U.S. soldier. Cpl. Ralph L. Bennett, of Ames, Iowa, was last seen on June 13, 1944 as his unit participated in the siege of Myitkyina, Burma. After the battle, Bennett was reported Killed in Action (KIA). His remains were eventually transferred to the National Memorial Ceme more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 8 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general, co-led by Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, in urging the streaming industry to limit tobacco use in their video content. Due to the growing use of tobacco products amongst teens, the attorneys general urge the streaming industry to take proactive steps to  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 5 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release: Attorney General Clare E. Connors has sent a letter to Congressional leadership in both chambers, asking for the removal of federal barriers that are currently preventing health care providers from offering treatment for opioid use disorder. The letter, led by Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, was signed by 39 attorneys general. Opioid use  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 6 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Gov. David Ige has again extended the emergency disaster relief period for last year's Kaua'i floods by issuing a ninth supplementary emergency proclamation. The proclamation gives the governor of the State of Hawai'i the authority to deal with disasters or emergencies, to maintain the strength, resources, and economic life of the community and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the peopl more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 6 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Gov. David Ige extended the disaster emergency relief period for homelessness across the state today, by issuing a fourth supplementary proclamation. The emergency proclamation helps to accelerate the completion of housing projects for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness, and it expands shelter capacity and access to services. Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamati more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 7 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly 1,000 walkers took a step toward better health by completing a half-mile walk around downtown Honolulu. * * * Kaiser Permanente's Start Steppin' lunchtime walk and health fair drew nearly 1,000 attendees in its 15th year at Tamarind Park. Hundreds of walkers took a step toward better health by completing the half-mile route around Bishop Square downtown, cheered on by Kaiser Permanente volunteers  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 5 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release: * * * - The $30,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii supports productions to teach lessons on health and well-being. * * * Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has awarded a $30,000 community benefit grant to Honolulu Theatre for Youth for 3 original theater productions: "SHH," "Love," and "The Carp Who Would Not Quit." The grant will allow HTY to offer performances for underserved students statewide in partnership with  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 7 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines was the first U.S. airline to introduce the Premium Economy experience three years ago, and once again it is leading the industry by being the first U.S. airline to finish installing Premium Economy seats on its widebody fleet. Customers who choose American have access to 3,025 Premium Economy seats -- more than the other U.S. carriers combined. Located between Flagship Business and Main Cabin o more PR

WEST OAHU, Hawaii, Aug. 6 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu is unveiling new academic offerings--including degrees in Creative Media and Natural Sciences--to address the state's workforce needs, starting in fall 2019. With the new degree programs--the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media and the Bachelor of Science in Natural Science--UH West O'ahu will have eight degree programs paired with concentrations in 43 disciplines. The a more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 7 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: A project at He'eia Fishpond to remove an island of invasive red mangroves and replace them with native plant species has been completed, with studies showing that the fishpond's ecosystem and water quality have improved dramatically. The two-year project was led by the Sea Grant College Program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and funded by the state Department of Health's Clean W more PR