Hawaii PR Press Releases

Published on April 4, 2024 - 22:41 GMT

Proposal for ‘Shaka’ Emoji Submitted to Bolster the Universal Reach of the Hawaii Hand Gesture

The formal application to the Unicode Consortium comes as a bill to make the "Shaka" as the official gesture of the state of Hawaii advances in the legislature. HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A documentary filmmaker, tech journalist, and renowned digital designer this week submitted a proposal to the Unicode Consortium to create a new emoji representing the iconic "shaka" hand gesture. The shaka—featuring the thumb and pinky extended while the …

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Published on January 27, 2024 - 14:42 GMT

Simonpietri Enterprises Awarded Federal Grant to Make Fertilizer from Fire-Prone Invasive Plants

The Department of Energy grant will support testing at the new Aloha Sustainable Materials Recycling and Fertilizer Facility (SMRFF) in Kapolei. HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Simonpietri Enterprises LLC a $206,500 grant to conduct research on producing organic fertilizer from locally-sourced green waste and wildfire-prone invasive plant biomass. This grant provides crucial funding to demonstrate the viability of …

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Published on December 3, 2023 - 15:25 GMT

Alexander Ozawa, 19, announces run for Mililani’s State House District 38

The Mililani native and state budget analyst launches his campaign at the 36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade. MILILANI, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joining community leaders and resident revelers in the 36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade this morning, 19-year-old Alexander Ozawa announced his campaign to represent House District 38 in the Hawaiʻi State House. “I was born and raised in Mililani, and am excited at the prospect of joining the next generation of …

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Published on November 17, 2023 - 10:09 GMT

Hawaii Creators fosters community, collaboration across the Aloha State

HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The timeless traditions of storytelling and collaboration in Hawaii have a new home with the launch of Hawaii Creators (HawaiiCreators.com), an open community of artists and performers spanning the Hawaiian Islands. Originally founded in 2016 as Hawaii Social Media Services, the name Hawaii Creators reflects the greater diversity and inclusiveness of today’s traditional and digital platforms for expression and interaction. “ …

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Published on August 22, 2023 - 07:04 GMT

Hawai‘i defense innovation community collaborates to restore Maui connectivity after devastating wildfires

After wildfires devastated Lahaina, local tech organizations joined forces to rapidly deploy satellite internet service. LAHAINA, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the aftermath of the catastrophic wildfires that swept through Maui, a community-driven collaboration between Pacific Impact Zone, SMX, and the Maui Tech Hui worked to rapidly deploy satellite internet connectivity at key locations in West Maui. “Witnessing the wildfires' devastation and the subsequent …

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Published on June 2, 2023 - 21:42 GMT

Historic Waikiki Grand Hotel Marks 60 Years With New Management

Hawaii property management veteran Mark Howard is focused on upgrades and re-engaging the local community. WAIKIKI, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a postcard-perfect view of Waikiki Beach and Kapiolani Park, ideally situated near the makai end of Kapahulu Boulevard, the Waikiki Grand Hotel has a rich history dating back to 1963. As this local landmark celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, it is entering a new beginning as an elegant yet accessible boutique hotel. …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 06:45 GMT

Vicinity Group launches in Honolulu

The IT and strategic consulting group builds upon a proven track record of supporting Hawaii organizations. HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vicinity Group, a newly formed technology service provider focused on the Hawaii and Pacific Island market, today formally announces its launch. Vicinity offers a wide range of innovative cloud and cybersecurity services for local businesses and organizations. Although a new corporate entity, the Vicinity team has decades of …

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Published on May 25, 2023 - 22:33 GMT

Smart Yields to Harness AI to Accelerate Identification of Crop Issues

The incorporation of cutting-edge technology in ag-tech marks the latest evolution of the firm, as lead founder Vincent Kimura returns to the position of CEO. HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hawaii-based agriculture technology company Smart Yields and its partners at the Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC) in Hilo were selected as one of only five teams nationwide to receive a USDA innovation grant focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine …

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