News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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David Ige has appointed City and County of Honolulu Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sonja McCullen to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. If confirmed by the State Senate, McCullen will fill the …
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Iges Mandates Vaccinations for State and County Workers and Suspends a Few Laws in latest Proclamation
by ThundaDavid Ige signed an emergency proclamation related to the State of Hawaiʻi’s COVID-19 response. Beginning Aug. 16, 2021, all State and county employees must provide their vaccination status to their department, office …
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A Mauna Kea Working Group (MKWG) webpage has been created and can be accessed on the Legislature’s website: http://capitol.hawaii.gov/. Click on the House tab on the right side of the …
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The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH) is increasing awareness of free COVID-19 testing sites available across the state. “Testing is a key mitigation measure, especially as we continue to see …
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HIDOE Implements New Safety Guidelines with Vaccination Requirements for Athletes, Adults to Participate in Sports
by ThundaDue to the state’s high positivity rate, fall athletic season has been delayed until all student-athletes and adults working in athletics are vaccinated The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) …
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The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking applicants for two new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service competitive grant programs: wildland-urban interface and landscape-scale restoration grants. …
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The Hawai’i State Senate convened it’s second special session of 2021 to consider the judicial appointments of Daniel Gluck to the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) and Lesley Maloian to …
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The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) today announced a pledge to fund Hawaii public school teachers’ DonorsChoose projects — up to $1,000 per teacher — to help students resume in-person learning …
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With the eviction moratorium expiring at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 6, renters and landlords are being urged to familiarize themselves with Act 57, a new law that changes eviction procedures …
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Combination of Community Engagement and Law Enforcement Presence Needed to Protect the Turtles of Laniakea
by ThundaFirst and foremost, Debbie Herrera the Volunteer and Education Coordinator for Malama na Honu, believes we need to shift the narrative. “The vast majority of people who come to Laniakea, …
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The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH) released updated COVID-19 Guidance for Schools that includes four core essential strategies and additional mitigation practices to facilitate the return to in-person learning in …
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The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of June 2021 taken on individuals …