Hawaiian Word of the Week: K¨¡ko?o
Kākoʻo—To uphold, support, favor, assist, prop up; to bind, as with a sash or belt; support, aid, recommendation, girdle.
Payload for space launch tested at NASA facility
UH Community College students tested their scientific payload at a NASA facility.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Hali?a
Haliʻa—A sudden remembrance, or memory, especially of a loved one; a fond recollection; or premonition.
Anonymous donor endows $3M scholarships at UH Hilo, including 1st for LGBTQ+ students
The $3 million gift will provide three new scholarships for students at UH Hilo.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: L¨¡l¨¡wai
L¨¡l¨¡wai—Prosperous, successful, well-to-do, rich.
The stewards of Maunakea commended
CMS Executive Director Greg Chun praised the CMS ʻohana for demonstrating unprecedented dedication to protecting and preserving Maunakea.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Kanu
Kanu—To plant, bury, planting, burial, figuratively meaning hereditary.
$1M grant will kickstart Hawai?i¡¯s next generation of farmers
This grant rounds out American AgCredit and CoBank¡¯s $3 million commitment to invest in food security in the islands and support beginning farmers.
Hawaiian Word of the Week: Holu
Holu—Springy, pliable, resilient, as a mattress; to sway, as palm fronds; to ripple, as waves.
Wailuku student weaves storytelling, culture to win free tuition
Ah You's dream is to become a cinematographer and use her talent to shine the spotlight upon her l¨¡hui.