Childhood hunger isn’t a problem just for Third World countries. It’s a stark, new reality for many of Hawai‘i’s children in the wake of the pandemic. For the first time, ...
Read More Feeding Hawai‘i’s children and honoring moms
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A commemorative “Go for Broke” U.S. postage stamp with special meaning for Hawai‘i will be issued nationwide June 3. The recognition is based on the “Go for Broke” motto of ...
Read More ‘Go for Broke’ stamp to honor WW II Nisei soldiers
“Congratulations, Hawai‘i! Together we’ve reached the million-shot milestone. Let’s keep the momentum going,” said state Department of Health director Dr. Libby Char when the state hit that milestone last month. ...
Read More One million . . . and counting
The ‘ōhi‘a lehua trees are the most abundant native trees and comprise approximately 80 percent of the Hawaiian Islands’ rainforests. These trees play a key role in watershed protection and ...
Read More ‘ŌHI‘A LEHUA DAY (April 25, 2021)
Infertility is a medical condition that equally affects both men and women of all ages. Hawaiʻi is one of the 17 states that require insurers to either cover or offer ...
Read More INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK (April 18–24, 2021)
Volunteer Week Hawaiʻi encourages volunteers to lend their time and talents and connect with community service opportunities through hundreds of local service organizations.
Hawai‘i is committed to creating a victim service and criminal justice response system that assists all crime victims regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or ...
Read More CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK (April 18–24, 2021)
Medical Laboratory Professionals have a critical role in preventing and controlling global health threats, such as with the diagnosis of COVID-19.
Public Safety Telecommunicators, who provide 9-1-1 emergency assistance, are often the first and most critical contact for citizens in an urgent situation. The State of Hawai’i appreciates the important work ...
Read More PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK (April 11–17, 2021)
In Hawai‘i, Arab Americans are a part of the diversity that defines our population and makes our islands unique. They bring a rich cultural heritage to us and make many ...
Read More ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (April 2021)