Hawai‘i News Now — What does it mean to grow up in Hawai‘i, leave for opportunity, and then come home to lead one of the world’s most powerful observatories? In this week’s A Leader’s Journey, meet Rich Matsuda, the first Hawai‘i-born director of the W. M. Keck Observatory.

The Maui News — In an effort organized by Maui United Way, 70 volunteers — many graduates of the school — joined local organizations and community leaders to clear nine acres of dry brush above Lahainaluna High School.

Island News — Hawai‘i nonprofit organizations could lose $100 million in federal funding. After congress passed the reconciliation bill, it was clear many nonprofits would face significant funding shortages.

Hawai‘i News Now — Hawai‘i County is in the spotlight on today’s episode.

Hawai‘i News Now — Amy Miller believes kindness can change lives, and she’s proving it every day at the Hawai‘i Foodbank.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Representatives of Hawai‘i’s new Green Fee Advisory Council who will make recommendations on how increased lodging fees should be spent to combat climate change said Wednesday that they understand the scrutiny they’re under and pledged transparency.