News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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A coffee labeling bill to protect local farmers and preserve the authenticity of Hawaiʻi -grown products has passed the 2024 Legislative Session and is expected to become law upon the …
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Lowering Costs for Working Class Families: The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program
by ThundaHawai‘i is among the first four states to initiate the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Rebates programs – a historic $8.8 billion investment for energy-efficient home upgrades for single- …
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources joined Bishop Museum, ‘Iolani School, Le Jardin Academy, and other government officials at Washington Place to watch Governor Green sign House Bill 1899 …
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DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS(Through March 2024) The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and its respective state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month …
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Last night, Senate and House conferees approved a final version of the State’s Supplemental Budget (HB1800 HD1 SD1 CD1). This measure includes operating, capital improvement projects (CIP), and grants-in-aid monies …
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Handmade bird puppets, lab scientist costumes, moʻolelo, and animated infographics are just some of the tools that K-12 students across Hawaiʻi used to create video projects about forest birds as …
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On March 27, 2024, Governor Green approved amendments to Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR), Chapter 11-850 (Interim Rules) Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to add pre-rolled cannabis flower products, also known as “pre-rolls,” …
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A team from the DLNR State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), joined by the Lead Environmental Advisor from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have made preliminary conclusions that some of …
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The Department of Public Safety’s Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) K9 Kahu will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, …
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$7.1 Million Awarded to Fight Invasive Species and Recover Rare Native Plants and Wildlife
by ThundaThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Readiness and Environmental Integration Program (REPI) is awarding Hawai‘i $7,123,851 for restoration and recovery projects on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island. Awarded under the …
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(KAPA‘A, KAUA‘I) – The cause of death of a 56-foot-long, 120,000-pound sperm whale, that appeared on the reef fronting Lydgate Park, won’t likely be determined for some time. A pair …
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A live ball python was turned in to the Honolulu Zoo yesterday afternoon under the state’s Amnesty Program. The snake was dropped off by a person who requested to remain …