News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Statement from Hawaiʻi Office of Homeland Security, on Russia-Related Geopolitical Tension Impacts to Hawai‘i
by Thunda3 minutes readToday, Administrator Frank Pace of the Hawaiʻi Office of Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding the Russia-Related Geopolitical Tension Impacts to Hawai‘i: In the wake of continued geopolitical tensions …
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The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its first quarter 2022 Statistical and Economic Report today. DBEDT raised its economic growth forecast for 2022 by one-fifth of …
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The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) Social Services Division (SSD) Child Welfare Services (CWS) Branch is honored to share the Family First Hawai‘i (FFH) 2021 Accomplishments The …
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David Ige announced that the state is ending the travel quarantine and the Safe Travels Hawaiʻi program after the current emergency period ends on Mar. 25. Beginning at 12:01 am, …
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Governor’s Proclamation, Virtual Day at the Capitol to Mark Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
by Thunda2 minutes readThe Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities will mark Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with its 22nd annual Day at the Capitol Event and a Governor’s proclamation declaring March “Developmental Disabilities …
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Two Big Island Residents Tie for HISAM 2022 Award for Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month
by Thunda3 minutes readAs Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) drew to a close, a series of award winners were announced by the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC). The awards recognize community members …
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Year of the Limu Recognizes Importance of Indigenous Species of Plants and Algae
by Thunda3 minutes readIn January, David Ige proclaimed 2022 as the “Year of the Limu.” He recognized the significant role limu, in freshwater, saltwater, and other damp habitats play in Native Hawaiian traditions …
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Drug Distributors and Johnson & Johnson Commit to $26 Billion Opioid Agreement with Hawai‘i Expected to Receive Over $73 Millionto Fight the Opioid Crisis
by Thunda3 minutes readAttorney General Holly T. Shikada, joined by the Mayors and Corporation Councils of the County of Hawai‘i, City and County of Honolulu, County of Kaua‘i and the County of Maui, …
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SNAP/Financial Assistance Processing Centers and First-To-Work Offices at a Number of Statewide Locations Restart In-person Services
by Thunda2 minutes readOver the past two years, the Department of Human Services (DHS) took proactive and aggressive actions to provide vital services to support the needs of the community amid the pandemic. …
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 Visitor Spending for January 2022 Decreased 19.0 Percent from Pre-Pandemic January 2020
by Thunda6 minutes readAccording to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors who came to the islands in January 2022 was $1.40 …
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Today the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved the re-opening of the remaining eight BFRAs, which were closed to fishing since 2007. The re-opening’s are effective immediately. …
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Putting the Sugar onto on Maui Beach Provides Lessons in Beach Restoration
by Thunda3 minutes readSugar Cove is an idyllic location on the north shore of Maui, near Pā’ia. Hidden from view from the busy highway this pocket beach is home to a privately funded …