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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - January 16, 2026
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75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds; Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties; Trump administration announces health plan concept; Congress considers bill to make cars with electronic door handles safer; Michigan Planned Parenthood closures fuel ongoing debate.

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2026Talks - January 16, 2026
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Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act, as Minnesotans protest ICE. A Homeland Security official announced a run for Congress and federal courts move to keep the administration from getting voter data from two blue states.

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The Yonder Report - January 15, 2026
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Rural Appalachia is being eyed for massive AI centers, but locals are pushing back, some farmers say government payments meant to ease tariff burdens won't cover their losses and rural communities explore novel ways to support home-based childcare.

Hawaii

Deep-sea habitats like this one in American Samoa are being considered for mineral mining projects. (Susanna Pershern/Submerged Resources Center)
Hawaii conservation groups press for moratorium on deep-sea mineral mining

Conservation groups in Hawaii are calling for a moratorium on deep-sea mining for minerals, citing the need for further research on the environmental …

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A new report found more kids in Hawaii have parents lacking secure employment. (Adobe Stock)
Report: HI housing costs severely impact child well-being

Hawaii's housing cost burden is affecting child well-being, according to a new report. The state ranked 24th in this year's Annie E. Casey …

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The University of Hawai'i at Manoa, a public land-grant research university in Honolulu, is the flagship campus of the University of Hawai'i system. (Adobe Stock)
Teachers' union preps Hawai'i college officials to respond to ICE inquiries

Following President Donald Trump's executive order lifting Immigration and Customs Enforcement restrictions in protected areas, the American …

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Starting in January, the Biden administration's cap on prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D will be limited to $2,000 per year. (Margaret/Adobe Stock)
Medicare changes could save Hawaiians big bucks during open enrollment

For Hawaiians on Medicare, opening the mail is the first step in successfully navigating 2025 health-care coverage. It's open enrollment season…

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Moloka'i residents have some of the lowest power consumption rates in the Hawaiian Archipelago and the state's highest energy costs, including the nation's most expensive fee per watt. Many of the 7,300 residents often forgo reliable power, opting to live off the grid as self-sufficient homesteaders.(Adobe Stock)
A solar transformation for Moloka'i

By Naoki Nitta for Grist.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Hawaii News Service reporting for the Grist-Solutions Journalism Network-Public News S…

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In August, experts advise parents to pay attention to their kids' mood - to spot and help soothe any anxiety from the back-to-school jitters. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Experts promote back-to-school health checkups in Hawaii

As kids head back to school, experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape - physically and mentally…

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Children's advocates rallied in Hilo in March, calling for state investments in affordable childcare and early learning. (Hawaii Children's Action Network)
Report: Low scores, poor attendance plague HI schools

Low reading and math scores at schools in Hawaii point to a need to further invest in public education, according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book …

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The manu o ku, or white fairy tern, is among the thousands of bird species that have benefited from the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a more than century-old federal law. (Adobe Stock)
Conservation groups celebrate biodiversity of Hawaiian bird species

Conservation groups say the Hawaiian Islands are on the leading edge of the fight to preserve endangered birds, since climate change and habitat loss …

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The palila is a critically endangered finch-billed species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. (Courtesy Bret Mossman)
Invasive species put Hawaii in midst of a wildlife extinction crisis

Hawaii is known for its beautiful birds and wildlife advocates want to see more done to protect them from the effects of climate change. One of the …

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Only 3% of Hawaii's children live without health insurance. (globalmoments/Adobe Stock)
Report: Economy Hurting HI Kids' Well-Being

Hawaii's children live in economically stressed homes and it is affecting their well-being, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey …

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