News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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In a significant move forward, Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 1 (2021), CD1, FD1, into law, which will incentivize the development of an estimated 1,100 new affordable rental housing units …
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Damselflies in Less Distress Following Reintroduction Effort at Dillingham Military Reservation (VIDEO)
by ThundaA small platoon of biologists and technicians walk across muddy ground, amidst, shoulder-high grass to reach the point of deployment. They will be releasing an air force of orange-black Hawaiian …
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There are over 4 million nurses in the United States, of which more than 2,000 licensed practical nurses, 27,700 registered nurses, and 1,800 nurse practitioners are in Hawai‘i. Nurses work …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), along with its Honolulu Habitat for Humanity (Honolulu Habitat) partner, has broken ground on its fifth project in DHHL’s Kaka‘ina community in Waimānalo. …
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GOVERNMENT Passed State budget HB 200, HD 1, SD 1, CD 1 Authorizes $15.9 billion in spending on government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and $2.7 billion …
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In the most recent legislative session that adjourned on April 29, 2021, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature appropriated over $78 million in funding to projects and initiatives that were prioritized by …
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Department of Health Encourages Parents of Incoming 7th Graders to Schedule back-to-School Vaccinations and Physical Examinations Now
by ThundaHawai‘i state law requires all students receive a physical exam and age-appropriate immunizations before starting seventh grade. Parents of children who have not received a well-child visit and vaccinations within …
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May is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. In light of the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and the Children’s Mental Health Awareness …
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Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools will offer a comprehensive menu of summer programming aimed at addressing the learning needs of students as they transition back to full in-person …
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Fairbault Foods Inc. Recallʻs Certain Cans of S&W Organic Black Beans and O Organic Chili Beans or Black Beans Due to Risk of Botulism Poisoning
by ThundaFairbault Foods Inc. has recalled certain cans of S&W Organic Black Beans and O Organic Chili Beans or Black Beans due to a risk of botulism poisoning. The recalled cans …
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The Federal Communications Commission has announced a new Emergency Broadband Benefit program utilizing $3.2 billion to provide qualified households with a discount towards broadband or cellular data service. The temporary …
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Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Ailā, Jr. Releases a Statement on House Bill 499
by ThundaHawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Ailā, Jr. issued the following statement regarding House Bill 499. “House Bill 499 gives the Board of Land and Natural Resources the authority to …