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Lei: A shared language of love and culture
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 8, 2025
First anchored in Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers, the tradition of lei-making does not exist on the islands alone. From the salusalu of Fiji to the garlands of the Philippines, Lisa Yabakivou and Tijane Paug reflected how the practice has thrived...
How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in St. Joseph County schools in 2024-25 school year?
Sturgis-Coldwater News - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were nine Hawaiian students enrolled in St. Joseph County...
Calhoun County Education: 18 Hawaiian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Battle Creek Times - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 18 Hawaiian students enrolled in Calhoun County...
Saginaw County Education: 62 Hawaiian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Tri-City Sun - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 62 Hawaiian students enrolled in Saginaw County...
How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in St. Clair County schools in 2024-25 school year?
Thumb Reporter - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were nine Hawaiian students enrolled in St. Clair County...
Livingston County Education: 40 Hawaiian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Livingston Today - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 40 Hawaiian students enrolled in Livingston County...
How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in Newaygo County schools in 2024-25 school year?
West Central Michigan News
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 10 Hawaiian students enrolled in Newaygo County...
Blossoming businesses promoting Hawaiian culture
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 8, 2025
For two native Hawaiian women, running their lei-making businesses helps them build community and share Hawaiian culture, shared Kalia Guiteras of Hilo, Hawai‘i and Kaylee Mapuana Kataoka of Mililani, O‘ahu. A proud Kamehameha Schools graduate and...
Enrollment Analysis: Hawaiian students comprised 0.3% of Berrien County's student body in 2024-25 school year
St. Joe-Benton Harbor News - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were 54 Hawaiian students enrolled in Berrien County...
Clinton County Education: 9 Hawaiian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Lansing Sun - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were nine Hawaiian students enrolled in Clinton County...
The cultural richness of lei-making
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 8, 2025
Uluamu Langi, a local lei maker, said the art of lei-making goes far beyond stringing flowers together—it’s a heartfelt expression of love, creativity and culture. His passion for the craft, he said, stems from growing up in Hawaii and being...
Climate Activists Use Supreme Court's Samuel Alito's Words to Boost Lawsuit
Newsweek
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July 8, 2025
A group of young climate activists seeking to revive their lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) argued in a new court filing that a legal opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito bolsters their right to proceed in court....
How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in Ottawa County schools in 2024-25 school year?
Holland Reporter - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Venture Academy 1.2% 82 Pine Creek Elementary School 1.2% 418 Roerink-Knoll Education Center 0.9% 212 Zeeland Quest 0.7% 144 New Groningen School 0.6% 512 West 0.5% 413 Zeeland West High School 0.5% 975 Waukazoo Elementary School 0.4% 466 Rosy...
More than a gift: How personalized leis celebrate love and culture
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 8, 2025
From traditional flower lei to personalized lei like candy or money lei, people modify lei according to their preferences—whether for themselves or loved ones to show love and real intentions to connect with them. Cantalise Fereira, Brigham Young...
Genesee County Education: 31 Hawaiian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Genesee News - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
WAY Academy of Flint (Flint Campus) 1.1% 95 Moore Elementary School 0.9% 219 Madison Academy High School 0.7% 276 West Bendle Elementary School 0.5% 209 Elms Road Elementary School 0.5% 420 Seymour Elementary School 0.4% 498 Armstrong Middle...
How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in Shiawassee County schools in 2024-25 school year?
Shiawassee Times - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ There were five Hawaiian students enrolled in Shiawassee County...
Enrollment Analysis: Hawaiian students comprised 0.1% of Macomb County's student body in 2024-25 school year
Shelby Review - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Will L. Lee School 1.9% 478 Richmond Community High School 1.4% 490 Richmond Middle School 1.2% 570 Bozymowski Center 0.8% 373 Fountain Elementary School 0.8% 261 Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School 0.6% 170 New Haven High School 0.6% 314...
Enrollment Analysis: Hawaiian students comprised 0.1% of Kalamazoo County's student body in 2024-25 school year
Kalamazoo Times - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Arcadia Elementary School 0.6% 355 Edison Environmental Science Academy 0.5% 376 Winchell Elementary School 0.4% 465 Indian Lake Elementary School 0.4% 265 Milwood Magnet School 0.3% 731 Comstock Compass High School 0.3% 311 Cooper Elementary...
Erik Jones to Spot for Cup Spotter Will Rodgers in Sonoma Xfinity Race
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 8, 2025
As both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series head to Sonoma Raceway for the track’s annual NASCAR festivities, Erik Jones is taking on a brand-new (and much different) role during Saturday’s Xfinity Series event at the 1.99-mile road course. In...
How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in Wayne County schools in 2024-25 school year?
Detroit City Wire - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Madison School 2.7% 183 Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods 2.5% 603 Nowlin Elementary School 1.2% 243 Trillium Academy 1.1% 641 Westwood Virtual Academy 1.1% 174 Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly 1% 96 Vernor Elementary School...