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Hawaii youth tackle football team prepares for West Coast Preseason Invitational
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A bunch of 11 and below Hawaii boys are headed to Seattle for the West Coast Preseason Invitational.
The Metro Tigers are a Honolulu based mostly deal with soccer staff and one of many first Hawaii groups to obtain an invite to the match.
With groups hailing from Las Vegas, El Paso, and San Diego, the invite solely match gives these native athletes a platform on the mainland.
“It is a first in a very long time for a Hawaii program to get an invite on a nationwide stage I do know All Blacks Crusaders coach Frank Lacaden has accomplished it to get an invite to go to the U.S. mainland and I consider this is without doubt one of the first ones in fairly a while,” Metro Tigers coach Mark Veneri advised Hawaii Information Now.
Taking part in in tournaments on the mainland gives many Hawaii athletes with the one factor they want – publicity.
“It says so much concerning the competitors, says so much concerning the athletes that now we have right here within the islands for me my principal focus is to get these children publicity I inform all people it’s not concerning the wins and the losses, it’s about getting these children that chance to play on the subsequent stage,” mentioned Veneri.
The large sport awaits for the Tigers however earlier than the landing celebrations start, the gamers have extra coaching to do.
“Very particular as a result of lots of people like groups don’t get to have this privilege so it’s actually a privilege to go up there and present who we’re,” mentioned Metro Tigers broad receiver and defensive again, Kanoa Kameehonua.
“It takes delight and it’s like a blessing,” mentioned offensive and defensive linemen, Thor Palimo’no.
“It’s like an honor to go up there and characterize Oahu,” mentioned working again and linebacker, Titan Teo.
The West Coast Preseason Invitational begins on August 5 in Seattle, Washington.
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Job seekers invited to free July 13 WorkHawaii hiring event
HONOLULU — The city’s Department of Community Services WorkHawaii Division will conduct a free hiring event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
The event will feature more than 90 employers including government offices, for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations looking to hire eligible people. A Resource Center will be onsite with laptops and printers for job seekers to fill out digital job applications or to edit or print their resumes.
Parking will be available at the center for $8.
Free workshops by the Waipahu Community School for Adults on digital literacy and information sessions about the State of Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations’ QUEST Paid Internship program for adults, students, seniors and veterans will be available according to the following schedule:
- 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. – Computer Basics
- 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. – QUEST Internship Program Info Session
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Internet Basics, Safety and Security
- Noon-12:45 p.m. – QUEST Internship Program Info Session
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Drop-In Support: Explore digital literacy topics of interest
“We’re not just connecting job seekers with opportunities; we’re empowering them with skills for a brighter future,” said WorkHawaii Administrator Leinaʻala Nakamura in a news release. “Additionally, we’ll be implementing two informational sessions on the QUEST internships, demonstrating how they can serve as a stepping stone towards securing meaningful employment.”
More information on the event is available on the DCS website.
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Youth Activists Secure Landmark Climate Agreement for Zero Emissions in Hawaii
A groundbreaking legal settlement in Hawaii, driven by 13 young climate activists, mandates the state’s Department of Transportation to achieve zero emissions across all transportation modes by 2045. The settlement emerged from the 2022 lawsuit, Navahine F v. Hawaii Department of Transportation, which argued that the state’s prioritization of fossil fuel-based transportation projects violated the constitutional rights of the plaintiffs to a clean and healthful environment. Hawaii Governor Josh Green lauded the activists for mobilizing the state toward aggressive climate action, emphasizing the importance of this legally binding commitment to transforming Hawaii’s transportation infrastructure.
The historic agreement will require Hawaii officials to devise a comprehensive roadmap to fully decarbonize ground, sea, and inter-island air transportation. The legal settlement is a significant win in the broader movement for Indigenous and youth-led climate activism, particularly as it integrates young people into advisory roles to ensure the state’s adherence to the zero-emissions target. This effort is part of a wider national push for food and climate sovereignty, with states like Montana achieving similar legal victories that underscore the constitutional right to a clean environment.
Despite Hawaii’s progressive climate policies, including goals to decarbonize its power sector by 2045 and make state vehicles carbon-free by 2035, recent years have seen setbacks in emissions reductions. The new settlement, however, is expected to catalyze substantial progress by holding the state accountable through judicial oversight until the zero-emission goals are met. The cooperative nature of this agreement, involving diverse stakeholders from government officials to young activists, exemplifies a unified approach necessary for addressing the climate crisis in Hawaii’s unique island context.
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Former Hawaii governors call for Biden to withdraw from 2024 presidential race
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Weeks after President Biden and former President Trump faced off in their first debate of the election season, more Democrats are calling on Biden to leave the race including three former Governors of Hawaii.
Democrats are questioning President Biden’s mental and physical stamina to lead the country for a second term following the first 2024 Presidential Debate. Democratic officials and organizations like Common Cause Hawaii, a nonprofit working to expand voting rights, have varying opinions on the matter.
“Getting lost in your thought, trailing off in your thought, that is something very common that has come to be expected of him,” stated Camron Hurt, Common Cause Hawaii Program Manager. “Why is this our candidate then? Is this the best that our democracy can produce?”
Governor Josh Green worked closely with the President during the Maui Wildfires back in August 2023. His outspoken support for President Biden is a much different opinion than his predecessors.
“It only took six hours for the President to approve our major disaster declaration,” said Governor Green. “Having that kind of open line of communication to President Biden and his team makes a difference. I’m appreciative of him as a friend.”
A letter asking for the withdrawal of President Biden by former Governors Neil Abercrombie, Ben Cayetano and John Waihee reads, “We witnessed and listened to a frail and seemingly muddled President Biden agonizingly take us to the brink of electoral wipeout.”
Read the full letter titled, ‘Doing the Right Thing,’ below:
According to the Democratic Party Chair, Derek Turbin, the President is unlike his poor performance during the Debate.
“Governor Green and I have had much more contact with the Biden campaign and, in fact, President Biden than these former governors,” said Turbin. “He was able to see a sharp, concise President Biden– a much different person than what I think a lot of people saw in the debate.”
Turbin added the opinion polls for Biden are much higher than people realize, especially after Biden beat Trump in crucial swing states, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Suppose President Biden were to step down before the convention. In that case, party leaders say another candidate would be reassigned during an open convention – Vice President Kamala Harris being the most ideal successor, according to Turbin.
“That would look like top leaders of the Democratic Party vying it out for a position on that ticket,” stated Hurt. “Democrats are strongly favoring wanting to put the Vice President, Kamala Harris, at the top of the ticket. Anybody else would make the situation that’s already a bit messy, more messy.”
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