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First Hawaiian to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on October 24, 2025
HONOLULU, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, October 24, 2025 before the market opens. First Hawaiian will host a...

State mental health rankings released: New York and Hawaii rank highest, Nevada and Arizona rank lowest
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey ranked best in the nation across common measures of mental health in 2022 and 2023, according to the latest State of Mental Health in America report from Mental...

Hawaii Smile Designs Maui Rebrands as Maui Braces, Beginning Process of Returning to Lahaina
Name refresh highlights advanced orthodontic care, community rebuilding, and a fun, patient-first experience KAHULUI, MAUI, HI, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hawaii Smile Designs Maui has rebranded as Maui Braces, a...

Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation to Conduct Its First Board Meeting on Maui on Oct. 16
Posted on Sep 25, 2025 in News Agribusiness Development Corporation For Immediate Release: September 25, 2025 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) announced today that its next board of directors meeting will be on Maui...

Honolulu Expungement & Bench Warrant Recall Clinic Assists Over 200 Residents
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald visited the clinic to thank the attorneys, Judiciary employees, law students, and community partners who volunteered to staffed the expungement and bench warrant recall clinic on September 20 in Kapālama. HONOLULU...

Hawaii Small Businesses Urged to Complete Federal Reserve Credit Survey by Nov. 14
Posted on Sep 24, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 24, 2025 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is encouraging Hawaii small businesses to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business...

+50 Hawaii EMS providers trained with EOlifeX by Archeon Medical
NEW-YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Manual Ventilation Academy (MVA), proudly supported by Archeon Medical, delivered a three-day high-impact training session across Hawaii — using EOlife X devices to...

Introducing Hale ‘O Ka La, a Reimagined Luxury Villa on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast following $8M Renovation
Destinations in Paradise unveils a private estate at Mauna Kea Resort, blending contemporary Hawaiian design, resort access, and bespoke villa experiences BIG ISLAND, HI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Destinations in...

PTFS Awarded Contract by ABMC for Historic Photo Conversion Project at Honolulu Memorial and Manila American Cemetery
PTFS will digitally preserve photos from the Walls of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial and the Manila American Cemetery on behalf of ABMC ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PTFS (Progressive Technology...

MEDIA RELEASE: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Awards More Than 100 Agricultural Project Leases on Maui
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS KA ʻOIHANA ʻĀINA HOʻOPULAPULA KALI WATSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE KATIE L. LAMBERT DEPUTY DIRECTOR KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE DEPARTMENT...

MEDIA RELEASE: Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Awards More Than 100 Agricultural Project Leases on Maui
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS KA ʻOIHANA ʻĀINA HOʻOPULAPULA KALI WATSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE KATIE L. LAMBERT DEPUTY DIRECTOR KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOKELE DEPARTMENT...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Travels to Japan and San Francisco
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TRAVELS TO JAPAN AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green will travel to Japan on Saturday, October 4....

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Travels to Japan and San Francisco
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TRAVELS TO JAPAN AND SAN FRANCISCO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green will travel to Japan on Saturday, October 4....

Aloha Laser Vision First in Hawaii to Offer Alcon WaveLight® Plus LASIK
Innovative technology offers tailored vision correction, resulting in sharper, clearer outcomes. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aloha Laser Vision and its team of eye doctors in Honolulu, led by...

HAWAIʻI WIC CLINICS REMAIN OPEN AND FOOD BENEFITS ARE FULLY AVAILABLE
Posted on Oct 3, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program announces that WIC clinics across the state will remain open and fully operational, providing essential nutrition...

SEO Honolulu Launches High Quality, Affordable SEO Packages to Make Search Optimization Within Reach for Every Business
SEO Honolulu launches contract-free SEO packages starting at $459, delivering fast, measurable results for businesses nationwide HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SEO Honolulu today announced the launch of...

Hawaii Declares State of Emergency
(MENAFN) Hawaiian authorities have proclaimed a state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko nears, with the governor’s office cautioning that it may bring “tropical storm-force winds, heavy rainfall and high surf” starting Monday. The Honolulu weather...

Hawaii on Alert as Hurricane Kiko Approaches
(MENAFN) Hawaii has issued a statewide emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Kiko’s expected impact, as officials brace for dangerous weather conditions set to begin Monday. Acting Governor Sylvia Luke signed the emergency proclamation Friday,...

DBEDT Invites Hawaii Product Manufacturers to Exhibit at the Winter Fancyfaire in San Diego
Posted on Sep 16, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 16, 2025 The Fancy Food Show Features Educational Sessions and Opportunities to Connect with Leading Buyers and Exhibitors HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development...

DLNR NEWS RELEASE: COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT ON MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HONOLULU WATERSHED FOREST RESERVE
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT ON MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HONOLULU WATERSHED FOREST...