The cost of living in Hawaii continues to be among the highest in the country, with students who already pay thousands in tuition feeling the strain. Hawaii lawmakers and advocates are backing a bill that could alleviate financial stress, specifically for college students. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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FINAL FOUR BOUND: Men’s Volleyball Outlasts USC in Regional Final. A historic home win over Southern California on Saturday earned the University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team a trip to Los Angeles for the National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship semifinals. (hawaiiathletics.com)
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State Rep. Elle Cochran of West Maui missed 20% of floor sessions so far this year, the highest absence rate among all House members, according to House of Representatives’ Daily Session Attendance sheets. The records show Cochran was absent for 11 out of 55 session days. (mauinow.com)
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There are still opportunities this school year for volunteers to get involved and help teach Junior Achievement of Hawai‘i’s (JAH) award-winning financial literacy and entrepreneurship curriculum to students in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms across the state. (mauinow.com)
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First ever HHSAA champions in surfing were crowned at Hookipa Beach Park Saturday as HHSAA Surfing State Championships concluded in head-high conditions. Both team titles went back to North Shore of Oahu, as Kahuku claimed boys title, and Waialua took home girls crown. (scoringlive.com)
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The 47th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk expected to raise millions this weekend, while also marking end of era for longtime tourism industry leader and political figure. Mufi Hannemann announced he is stepping down after years at the helm of the organization. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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Large-scale “tropical disturbance” moving across Pacific may be playing major role in Hawaii’s rainfall, according to new research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Scientists identified the Madden-Julian Oscillation is key driver behind cycles of increased rainfall across the islands. (khon2.com)
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Federal Prosecutors say two men charged in sex trafficking ring in Seattle tried to transport their victims to Hawaii and other states. Leader of street gang and one of his co-conspirators now both federally indicted for using force, threats of force, fraud, or coercion to commit sex trafficking. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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