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Alumni of Saint Francis School in Manoa gathered Jan. 10 at the school to discuss the impending closure of the institutions middle and high school and potential whole school closure. Despite the negative topic, the meetings momentum was positive.The post At school closure meeting, St. Francis alumni ask how they can help save the school appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace. The birth of Jesus proclaims that God is a good father and we are The post In Christmas message, pope prays for peace appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY The Catholic Church has a mission of accompanying humanity in all its endeavors, of bringing the message of the Gospel to politics, business, work, education, science and other activities. It is the churchs obligation to assure that the voice of the poor and vulnerable is heard in all of human striving. The post Talk story: Cardinal advisor to three popes to speak at Red Mass appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

LAWAI, Kauai A new solar generating plant capable of producing and storing power in daylight and then releasing it at night will be partially dependent on 300 sheep. The plant was commissioned Jan. 8 by the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and pushes the utility over the 50 percent mark in terms of the amount The post Kauai: Worlds Biggest Solar Power Plant Relies On A Flock Of Sheep appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

The state of Hawaii has been improperly using unconfirmed reports of child abuse or neglect when evaluating potential foster parents or licensing day care facilities, prompting the federal government to order it to stop. Federal law allows states to retain unconfirmed child abuse reports to be used in case of subsequent abuse complaints about the The post State Improperly Shared Unsubstantiated Reports Of Child Abuse For Years appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealohas request for city taxpayers to fund his legal defense in a pair of upcoming criminal trials related to corruption, conspiracy and bank fraud will be the focus of two public hearings. The Honolulu Police Commission on Wednesday decided to schedule dual hearings but did not set a date. Both The post Police Commission Opts For Public Hearings In Former Chiefs Case appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

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A state panel met Wednesday to review the police investigation into the the officer-involved shooting death of Justin Waiki, sought in the fatal shooting of Big Island police officer Bronson K. Kaliloa.

CNN -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rebuffed President Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying she would not allow him to give the State of the Union in the House chamber while the government is shut down.Trump had insisted in a...

CNN -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he is recognizing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela.In its role as the only legitimate branch of government duly...

CNN -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday once again did not act on the Trump&39s administration&39s effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, leaving protections for nearly 700,000 undocumented...