Calling all volunteers for Malama Maunakea weed-pull event, April 2
Since 2012, “Malama Maunakea Volunteer Weed Pull” events have helped protect resources on Maunakea.
Category: Topical Issues
Annual survey on Maunakea shows wēkiu bug population boom
This year, survey teams find a more than seven-fold increase in wēkiu bugs on Maunakea compared to recent surveys. The increased abundance could be a function of increased precipitation on the mountain this past year.
UH Hilo alumna Nahua Guilloz new Maunakea stewardship director
In her new role, Nahua Guilloz will oversee planning, permitting and project review processes, cultural and natural resource stewardship programs, as well as operations at Halepōhaku.
Public is invited to comment on Hōkū Keʻa telescope decommissioning process
The public is strongly encouraged to review official document and provide comments by October 8, 2021, as provided for in the Environmental Notice.
To combat covid fatigue, UH Hilo launches program for students to work on local social and environmental issues
The UH Hilo Center for Community Engagement is launching a student leadership program founded by the Bonner Foundation, which has a mission to transform students, communities, and campuses through service.
Message from UH President David Lassner: Please Stay Safe and Act Responsibly Through Labor Day
Aloha to the entire University of Hawai‘i Community – Labor Day is coming upon us, normally a time for celebration.
UH Hilo alumna helps organize collaborative report on protecting ancestral sites
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka helped organize a large hui of cultural and scientific experts to develop new strategies in safeguarding Hawaiʻi’s cultural sites and practices. The newly published Kaliʻuokapaʻakai Collective Report is now released to the public.
Free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students at UH Hilo campus, Aug. 19
The clinic will be held on Thursday, August 19 (first dose), 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the UH Hilo Hale Kehau residence hall lounge.
