Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse, Pocan, Scott Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable, Double Pell Grant
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Schatz Celebrates Two Hawai‘i Chefs On National Competition Show Wins
competition shows. Chef Rhoda Magbitang, a Hawai‘i Island resident and executive chef at CanoeHouse, was crowned
Schatz: Hawai‘i Set To Receive Nearly $25 Million For Native Hawaiian Health Care
Malama Ola Na ?Oiwi on Hawai‘i Island $2,924,208 for Ke Ola Mamo
Hirono, Kim, Duckworth Release Statement Following the Senate Vote on Michelle Steel for U.S. Ambassador to Republic of Korea
Korea: “The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is the fastest growing minority community in America
Hirono Statement on Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
Pacific Warfighting Center expansion at Ford Island. $142 million for the next increment of funding for airfield pavement … Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands by two years and adds Wake Island to the list
PHOTOS: Hirono and Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Host 10th Annual “Hawaii on the Hill” in Washington, D.C.
tables and sampled different products from across the islands. Some of this year’s exhibitors included: Hawaii Farm
Schatz Presses Secretary Rubio On President Trump’s China Trip, Impact Of Iran War On Indo-Pacific
assurances regarding Taiwan?” Senator Schatz added, “The Marshall Islands, the Philippines, and Tuvalu have declared a national emergency
Hirono, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Ensure AANHPI Students are Accounted for in Schools
disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data in K-12 schools. Disaggregating student … experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander children, we can work to close the education
Hirono, Schatz, Tokuda, Case, King-Hinds Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Commemorate 70 Years of IPIF
United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry (IPIF) in Hilo, HI. IPIF has been serving … disasters. “The State of Hawaii and the U.S. islands across the Pacific Ocean are home to forests with
Hirono Urges U.S. Forest Service to Provide Hawaii National Forest Report, IPIF Analysis
decision to close the Institute of Pacific Island Forestry (IPIF) headquarters in Hilo, Hawaii. After not receiving … resources be provided for the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry and Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico
Hirono, Chu Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing National AANHPI Mental Health Day
National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day. The resolution recognizes the importance … AANHPI communities in Hawaii, the U.S., and Pacific Island nations and territories. Earlier this month, Senator Hirono
Hirono Presses Secretary Driscoll on Continued Commitment to Good Faith Land Lease Negotiations
current leases for training lands on the islands of Hawaii and Oahu are set to expire … such as Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Hawaii Island—is culturally significant to the Native Hawaiian community
Following Disturbing Incident In Lāhainā, Schatz Calls On NOAA To Strengthen Public Education Efforts To Protect Hawaiian Monk Seals
monk seal that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has played
Schatz Details Impact From Kona Low Storms, Urges Long-Term Support For Recovery
rainfall records on O‘ahu, Maui, Hawai‘i Island, and Kaua‘i. The powerful winds and heavy rain
Hirono, Kelly Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools
Union (ACLU), Council for Learning Disabilities, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), Legal Defense Fund, NAACP, National Coalition
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Expresses Support For Approval Of Hawai‘i’s Presidential Disaster Declaration Request Following Severe Rain And Flooding Across State
small businesses, roads, and public facilities across the islands.” “As you know, approval of a disaster declaration … notices and brown water advisories issued across the islands. Critical facilities closed across the State, and Kula Hospital
Schatz: Nearly $12 Million Heading To Hawai‘i To Purchase New Buses, Improve Transit Reliability On O‘ahu
role public transit plays in keeping our island moving. By replacing older buses with new, state
VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Celebrates Mahina Olelo Hawaii
Olelo Hawaii following the colonization of the Hawaiian Islands by English-speaking westerners: “After the illegal overthrow … banning the teaching of Olelo Hawaii across the islands. As a result, the use of Olelo Hawaii sharply
Hirono, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse Decision to End Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions
MSIs, including Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Predominantly Black … These include Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving
Schatz Secures $2 Million Earmark For Hawai‘i Island Food Bank
Food Basket, Inc. on Hawai‘i Island. The funding will be used to build a new steel farmers … funding will help more people on Hawai‘i Island put healthy, locally grown food on their tables, benefiting
Schatz Hails Crucial, Lifesaving Investments In National Security, State Department Appropriations Bill
disaster risk mitigation programs in the Pacific Islands that we have as much access to the region
Schatz: Hawai‘i Set To Receive Hundreds Of Millions In New Federal Funding In Appropriations Deal
will support five health centers on Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Maui … improve health in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Housing and Community Development – more than $3 billion (nationwide
Amid National Cuts, Schatz Secures Nearly $75 Million In New Earmark Funding For Native Hawaiian Health, Education, Housing, Infrastructure Projects
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Collaborative Support Services (Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu) – $1.3 million … beds. (Schatz and Hirono joint request) Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center – $1.5 million The funding will
Schatz: Tens Of Millions In New Federal Funding Heading To Hawai‘i In Appropriations Deal
national network of Marine Sanctuaries, including the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and the Papahanaumokuakea National
Amid National Cuts, Schatz Secures Nearly $34 Million In New Earmark Funding For Hawai‘i Non-Profits, Infrastructure Projects, More Earmarks Expected In Next Round Of Funding
Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center (Hawai‘i Island) – $1.3 million The funding will be used for the University … tool for Hawaii. (Schatz, Hirono joint request) Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (Maui) – $600,000 The funding will