News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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December 21, 2021. The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2021 state population estimates. Hawaii’s latest population estimates and components of change data are now available on our Population Estimates webpage. …
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State and Federal Authorities Seek Information on Monk Seal Shot and Killed on Moloka’i
by Thunda3 minutes readA monk seal, known as L11, died of an intentional gunshot wound to the head on Moloka‘i on Sept. 19th. A postmortem analysis determined that the young female suffered severe, …
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David Ige’s Budget Calls for Increased Funding for Pandemic Response, Critical Services
by Thunda8 minutes readDavid Ige unveiled his Executive Supplemental Budget for 2021-23, requesting that the Hawaiʻi State Legislature continues to support crucial programs that aim to ease current challenges facing the State of …
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Affordable Connectivity Program Will Bring Long-Term Broadband Access to Hawaii Residents
by Thunda3 minutes readProgram effective January 1, 2022 and will replace the current Emergency Broadband Benefit Program As the COVID-19 pandemic moves us deeper into a digital world, internet connectivity is more critical …
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Jobs increased by 44,800 over-the-year The Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 6.0 percent compared …
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Hawai‘i Department of Health Releases 27 New Navy Water System Test Results
by Thunda2 minutes readTrace contamination detected at residences in Iroquois Point & McGrew Point The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) released 27 new laboratory reports related to the Navy water system incident. …
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Applicants Sought for District Family and/or District Court of the Fifth Circuit Per Diem Judges
by Thunda2 minutes readThe District Family and/or District Court of the Fifth Circuit is accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving as per diem judges. Applications for consideration should be submitted by January …
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HIDOE and Marc and Lynne Benioff Donate a Combined $3 million to Teachers’ Classroom Requests on DonorsChoose
by Thunda3 minutes readThe Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Salesforce Chair & Co-CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are partnering to fund $3 million in teachers’ requests for classroom resources …
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Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada announced today that Valerie M. Kato has been selected as the new First Deputy Attorney General. Prior to her recent appointment by Governor Ige …
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With recent and unpredictable heavy rain weather events in the islands, the DLNR Engineering Division wants to inform individuals and businesses that there are many resources people can choose for …
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In 2022, Arbor Day Hawaiʻi will be celebrated on November 5, and Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry is inviting community members to get involved by submitting a proposal to celebrate …
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Hawai’i Department of Health Confirms High Levels of Petroleum Contamination in Navy’s Red Hill Shaft
by Thunda2 minutes readSamples collected from the Navy’s Red Hill drinking water shaft on Sunday December 5 tested positive for high levels of gasoline and diesel range hydrocarbons. This is consistent with visual …