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Hawai'i becomes first state in nation to fund savings accounts for eligible foster children
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (318+ words) Hawai'i Gov. Josh Green announced July 3 that the Aloha State will be the first in the nation to ensure every eligible foster child " from newborn through 17 years old " has a funded, tax-advantaged savings and investment account. The state eliminated a…...
Special 15-month Girl Scouts of Hawai'i membership offer available for limited time
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (163+ words) Girl Scouts of Hawai'i is giving families throughout the islands more value with a limited-time extended-year membership offer through Sept. 30 for girls interested in Scouting. New members receive up to 15 months of Girl Scouting " including the remainder of summer 2026 and…...
Hilo Community Players announce auditions for upcoming rock musical production
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (911+ words) Hilo Community Players is bringing 8-time Tony Award winner and groundbreaking modern rock musical "Spring Awakening" to the Keawe Theater stage in downtown Hilo and is looking for talented actors " seasoned or newer to the stage " to bring the show…...
Student-led summit connects local youth with global peers through science, technology, engineering, math
3+ week, 6+ day ago (556+ words) Dr. Steve Colbert, a marine scientist at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, works with students to identify trash from Japan that floated to Hawai'i. (Courtesy of Hawai'i International Science Experience) Hawai'i Island high school students are preparing to host…...
Students can learn from prestigious musicians, build skills during music institute this summer
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (260+ words) Students across Hawai'i have an opportunity to learn from prestigious musicians, engage with like-minded peers, and build skills during a summer intensive'the Pacific Music Institute. The Hawai'i Youth Symphony will host the Pacific Music Institute, a series of workshops, rehearsals,…...
Shidler College of Business host night of mentorship, recognition for 500 students
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai'i at M'noa brought together more than 500 students and business professionals for an evening of mentorship, recognition, and networking. The 65th annual Business Night honors student achievement while providing opportunities for professional…...
Volunteers urgently needed to teach financial literacy throughout Hawai'i
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (160+ words) The final chapter of Financial Literacy Month in Hawai'i ended with the last day of April; however, there are still opportunities this school year for volunteers to equip youth throughout the state with practical skills in budgeting, saving, credit, investing…...
AI chatbots help UH students reach academic success before they ask for help
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) Data gathered from the University of Hawai'i AI chatbot is being used to identify when students may need help, often before they ask for it. According to new data, 51% of students sent more than 100, 000 messages to an AI chatbot in…...