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Puunene, HI · Education
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Local students learn lifesaving and health care skills at Pali Momi Career Fair
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Knowing CPR can mean the difference between life and death, and local students had the opportunity to put those lifesaving skills into practice during a hands-on health care career fair at Pali Momi Medical Center. Hawaii News Now’s Casey Lund visited the facility to test out modern...
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New mural at Aiea High aims to keep teen drivers safe
More than 550 students at Aiea High School — about 65 percent of the campus — helped paint a mural aimed at encouraging teens to make safe choices behind the wheel, marking the 23rd mural created through the Drive with Aloha program.
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HOSA SLC prepare to bring home wins
James Campbell High School’s HOSA members stood on stage at the State Leadership Conference on March 4, 2026, waiting to hear their names called. After months of late-night study sessions and grueling practice, their hard work paid off, and the team set its sights on the biggest stage of all: the International Leadership Conference.
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Mililani Knocks Off Defending Champion Kahuku, Advances to OIA Open Division Final
MILILANI — Behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Hunter Fujikawa, Mililani defeated defending champion Kahuku, 26-15, Friday night in the OIA Open Division football semifinals to advance to next week’s championship game. Fujikawa completed 26 of 34 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Trojans end...
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Assets School launches a quiz for families to understand their children’s learning profile
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Assets School is one of two schools in the nation and the only school in Hawaii being recognized as a Strategic Partner of the Slingerland Literacy Institute. The Slingerland Approach is a method of teaching reading and writing that engages several senses: visual (seeing), auditory (hearing), and doing (kinesthetic). This multisensory approach makes typical classroom instruction more accessible for students with dyslexia. Assets is the only school in Hawaii specializing in educating children who are gifted, dyslexic, or have other language-based learning differences.
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Seabury Hall wins program’s first-ever state DII volleyball title
Maui’s Seabury Hall clinched the program’s first-ever state Division II volleyball title. The top-seeded Lady Spartans secured the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association’s DII Girls Volleyball State Championship with a 3-1 victory over the third-seeded Waipahu Marauders on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
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Aliamanu’s 6th annual Amazing Shake teaches skills for success beyond the classroom
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Students at Aliamanu Middle School are gaining hands-on experience in essential life and professional skills through the school’s sixth annual Amazing Shake competition. Modeled after the national competition created by the Ron Clark Academy, the event challenges elementary and middle school students to master core soft...
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Campbell Sabers rematch against top-ranked Kapolei, sticking together as a team no matter what the outcome
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- It's more than just a game. Two top teams… one big matchup… and a lot on the line. “Anybody can beat anybody. It's all about who's going to show up and play, and we're up for the task,” said DJ Johnson, head coach of the Campbell High School Sabers.
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Chaminade University awarded $2.2 million federal grant for nursing workforce development
The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a $2.2 million federal grant to Chaminade University’s Nursing Program for workforce development. Chaminade University was the only institution in Hawai‘i to be awarded an HRSA grant this year, the university said. “The funds will undoubtedly help address Hawaiʻi’s nursing...
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Imua Welcomes New Faculty to ‘Iolani
Imua welcomes some of the new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn about 9 of the newest faces on campus by reading the stories below!. Teaching to Blacksmithing: All About Mr. Christopher Falk. Energetic Math Teacher Mrs. Ching Returns to ‘Iolani. From International Passions to ‘Iolani, Mr....
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Two Kealakehe High School graduates earn prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars honor
HONOLULU — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced Daniel Chen and Zachariah Smith, both Kealakehe High School Class of 2026 graduates, as two of three Hawaiʻi U.S. Presidential Scholars. This marks the first time two students from the same Hawaiʻi public school have earned the prestigious national recognition in the same year.
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When the Storm Hits Home
When hurricanes threaten Hawaii, preparation becomes important for families and communities. At Moanalua High School, students and teachers have many struggles, so preparing for the severe weather is vital– from gathering emergency supplies at home to making plans with families. Looking back at these past experiences can help everyone prepare for the future storms.
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Energetic Math Teacher Mrs. Ching Returns to ‘Iolani
Mrs. Kelli Ching ’09, a new math teacher here at ‘Iolani, has a bright smile and a competitive spirit. As a former ‘Iolani volleyball player, Mrs. Ching still enjoys watching games with her son, but these days, her focus is on helping students. After being at Aiea Intermediate School for 13 years, she hopes to not only teach her students about math, but also make it enjoyable and show new life lessons.
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Humble off the field, Waipahu’s Braun lets his play do the talking
There isn’t much about Jayse Braun’s demeanor that would suggest he’s one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in Hawai‘i high school football — until he leaves defenders chasing after him in the end zone. At 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds, the Waipahu sophomore is soft-spoken,...
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Built Ford Tough Matchup: Kapolei vs. Campbell in OIA Playoffs
A showdown between the state’s top-ranked team and the defending state champions headlines this week’s Built Ford Tough Matchup on Cover2: Hawaii High School Football Weekly, as Kapolei and Campbell prepare to square off in the OIA Open Division tournament semifinals. The Hurricanes enter the matchup ranked No. 1 in the Cover2 state rankings, riding […]
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Mr. Javin Ishihara Basks in ‘Iolani’s One Team Spirit
On the outside, Mr. Javin Ishihara seems laid back and chill, but during conversations, he effortlessly radiates an easy going and approachable aura. Mr. Ishihara teaches seventh grade Pre-Algebra and eighth grade Algebra 1. As the newest addition to ‘Iolani’s Upper School Math Department, Mr. Ishihara is embracing the One Team spirit and hopes to continue coaching volleyball after he did so at Maryknoll. When he was younger, Mr. Ishihara’s math journey wasn’t exactly set in stone, but a good math teacher helped set him up for success and that is what he plans to do for ‘Iolani students.