News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hawai‘i Department of Health Vaccination Data Confirms Disparities, Shows Link Between Vaccination and Mental Health
by ThundaHONOLULU – A recent Hawai‘i Department of Health-commissioned survey has confirmed the need to make vaccinations more accessible for those who face health and social disparities, and that getting vaccinated …
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Statement by Hawai’i House Members on the Issuance of the Commemorative ‘Go For Broke’ Stamp
by ThundaHonolulu, Hawaiʻi – Members of the Hawai’i House of Representatives released the following statements on the issuing of a commemorative stamp by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the contributions of …
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Ige to End Inter-County Travel Restrictions and Eases Domestic Travel Restrictions on June 15
by ThundaHONOLULU – David Ige today announced the end of all restrictions for inter-county travel, starting June 15. The decision to terminate testing/quarantine requirements comes as the State of Hawai‘i approaches …
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HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i and community partners are expanding efforts to get more people in Hawai‘i vaccinated. #HIGotVaccinated Month will run through June and is aimed at educating …
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Kaukau 4 Keiki Partnership to Provide Healthy Foods to Children in Rural Areas This Summer
by ThundaA new partnership between the government, private, and community partners are working to provide easier access to healthy foods for children living in Hawai‘i’s rural areas. The Kaukau 4 Keiki …
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HONOLULU — The National Center for Access to Justice recently released its Justice Index 2021, which ranks the degree to which each state has adopted best practices for ensuring access …
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The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced it will start requiring Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants to make three job contacts beginning the week of June …
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(HONOLULU) – The State and four non-profit organizations have teamed up to create a new statewide number to report marine debris. Derelict fishing gear, like nets, is responsible for entangling …
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(Hāna) – Improvements to the Hāna Boat Ramp and wharf will result in construction and closures that may impact boaters beginning the last week of June. The boat ramp will be …
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HONOLULU, HI – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) announced today it is making $1,044,253 available to implement an emergency financial assistance program for Native Hawaiians. OHA’s Ka Wailele Emergency …
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HONOLULU – The Hawaii legal profession “is at a crossroads” with respect to how it will address attorney well-being in the future, according to a report issued today by the …