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Registration open for 2026 court interpreter orientation workshops
Freelance court interpreters are paid a minimum $35 an hour; completion of the 2-day workshop is required.Business Hawai’i-based Zippy’s celebrates grand opening of fourth restaurant in Las…
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Kaua‘i News
WATCH: Day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol, showing Aloha to Alex
The vigil, organized by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
Agency on Elderly Affairs invites public to attend Better Choices, Better Health workshops
Better Choices, Better Health — developed by the Self-Management Resource Center — is designed to support kūpuna in building confidence and skills to manage chronic conditions while maintaining active, fulfilling lives.
County officials remind public about rules for curbside rubbish collection
Following the correct guidelines helps collection drivers pick up trash safely and efficiently, reduces service delays and supports a cleaner community islandwide.
Registration open for 2026 court interpreter orientation workshops
Freelance court interpreters are paid a minimum $35 an hour; completion of the 2-day workshop is required.
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Hawaii News
WATCH: Day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol, showing Aloha to Alex
The vigil, organized by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
Registration open for 2026 court interpreter orientation workshops
Freelance court interpreters are paid a minimum $35 an hour; completion of the 2-day workshop is required.
Hawai‘i December 2025 unemployment remains unchanged at 2.2%
The number of nonfarm jobs available throughout the state also increased by 7,400 from December 2024 to December 2025.
New state Kaiapuni Education priority placement process to support growing demand
Interim guidance from Hawaiʻi Department of Education sets clearer, statewide approach as long-term Hawaiian language immersion program planning continues.
National report ranks University of Hawaiʻi 2-year colleges among best for affordability
The university’s commitment to keeping education within reach is most evident at its community colleges, which received a “Leading” rating for affordability, with the index finding that the average 2-year student in Hawaiʻi needs to work only 9 hours per week to cover the net price of attendance, while low-income students require just 6 hours per week.
Big Island News
Hawai‘i Island police officer recognized third year in a row as Ka‘ū District Officer of the Year
A seven-year veteran of the department and a Kaʻū resident, the officer has served the Kaʻū community since 2021.
Zonta Club of Hilo Barbra An Pleadwell Scholarship applications now available
The scholarship is for female Hawai‘i Island or O‘ahu residents enrolled as full-time students at a college or university and high school seniors; preference for the two $2,500 scholarships is given to women’s studies and/or communications majors, who demonstrate financial need.
WATCH: Aloha for Alex; day of remembrance, action hosted at state Capitol
The vigil, organized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights and The Legal Clinic Hawai‘i, honored the life of 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis, who was killed last week by federal agents, and spurred communitywide support for bills to protect due process and Hawaiʻi residents.
Maui News
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus presents 2026 legislative package to state lawmakers
Hawaiʻi Keiki Caucus — established in 1994 — is a bipartisan collaborative effort among state legislators, community leaders and youth-centered organizations dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of Hawaiʻi’s young people.
Hawaiʻi diner, Zippy’s opens fourth Las Vegas location
Zippy’s Restaurants celebrated the grand opening of its fourth location in Las Vegas on Tuesday, bringing to 26 its number of locations across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Southern Nevada.
