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What does America mean to you? This Hawaii student’s artful answer won her national recognition
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An Ewa Makai Middle School student has placed second in a national contest.
The inaugural “America’s Field Trip” is a nationwide scholastic contest sponsored by America250. The contest encourages students from elementary through high school to reflect on what America means to them.
Students responded to the prompt, ‘What does America mean to you?’ through artwork, video, or essay submissions.
Among the thousands of inspiring and creative submissions, Laylamae Weaver was selected as one of the 75 second-place awardees.
“I am grateful to win this award that allows me to show my patriotism through my art,” Weaver said.
A panel of current and former educators selected 150 students as awardees: 75 for a first-place prize and 75 for a second-place prize. Weaver was awarded a $500 cash prize for her artwork.
“At Ewa Makai Middle School, our vision is ‘Empower, Explore, Excel Together’. Layalamae Weaver drew a picture of how students in middle school can explore their civic responsibility by becoming active members of their community,” said Ewa Makai Middle School Principal Kim Sanders.
America250 is a nonpartisan initiative striving to engage Americans nationwide in commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, which will occur on July 4, 2026.
Hawaii’s America250 Commission was formed last year through an executive order issued by Gov. Green.
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Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley
Sneak a Sexy Kiss on Romantic Hawaii Getaway
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Two years in and still going strong … Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley had quite the make-out sesh off the sun-kissed coast of Hawaii Monday.
Check out the pics … Taylor Swift‘s frequent collaborator took a much-needed break with his wife, taking a dip in the ocean during a glorious tropical getaway.
“The Substance” actress wore a teenie-tiny red bikini and soaked up the sun on a longboard, while Jack gallantly paddle-boarded over to her. The two eventually snuck a kiss, caught by photographers on shore.
The husband and wife said “I do” in 2023 in front of a star-studded crowd composed of Tay-Tay, Lana Del Rey, Channing Tatum, Zoe Kravitz, Cara Delevingne, and, of course, Margaret’s mom, Andi MacDowell, to name a few.
Lookin’ good, you two … Aloha!
The hiker was reportedly walking the Na Pali Coast. Photo: Unsplash
A 57-year-old hiker in Kauai, Hawaii had to be airlifted via helicopter due to a “rapidly worsening infection” likely stemming from a spider bite. The hiker texted emergency services at 9:44 a.m. on October 29th explaining that he was experiencing fever and weakness and was unable to hike out under his own power.
The Kauai Fire Department responded and flew him to the town of Waimea on the southern part of the island where he was assessed and transferred to a local hospital.
The hiker was on the Kalalau Trail, a 20-mile trek along the remote Na Pali Coast. AllTrails describes the hike as going through lush jungle with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and mountains.
It’s unclear if the hiker was bitten while on the trail or before commencing. According to the Hawaii Department of Health, there are two dangerous spiders whose bites could require medical attention on the islands: the southern black widow and the brown widow.
“The brown widow is a little smaller than the black widow and its venom is twice as potent as the black widow’s venom,” the site reads. “However, the brown widows don’t inject as much venom and are generally less aggressive in defending their webs.”
There has been no update on the condition of the rescued hiker.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Foodbank will host a food drive on Monday for families affected by the federal government shutdown, but registration has already filled up.
The foodbank said the Government Shutdown Relief Food Distribution will take place on Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Waipio Soccer Complex.
The foodbank said households must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Currently receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Experiencing loss of wages due to furlough (federal government employees only)
- Experiencing loss of employment (federal government employees only)
- Meeting income eligibility guidelines for assistance through the Emergency Food Assistance Program
The foodbank said that income eligibility requirements include:
| Household/Family Size | Annual Income equal to or less than: |
|---|---|
| 1 | $53,970 |
| 2 | $72,960 |
| 3 | 91,950 |
| 4 | 110,940 |
| 5 | 129,930 |
| 6 | 148,920 |
| 7 | 167,910 |
| 8 | 186,900 |
The foodbank said that households and families larger than eight should add $18,900 for each additional person.
Advanced registration for Monday’s food distribution was required.
As of 4:20 p.m., the Hawaii Foodbank said Monday’s event at the Waipio Soccer Complex is full.
Click here for more information on other food distribution events and additional resources.
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