News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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(HONOLULU) – Today, David Ige signed House Bill 1023 into law. It establishes and requires a marine recreational fishing license for all non-Hawai‘i residents. Visitors will need to purchase this …
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David Ige Signs Nine Bills to Provide Protection of Hawaiʻi Aquatic Resources
by Thunda2 minutes readNine bills passed by the Hawai‘i State Legislature this year were signed into law this afternoon by David Ige. “On this World Oceans Day, Hawai‘i again shows great leadership in …
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HONOLULU, HI – The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is making its preliminary budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 available to the public for comment. “Gathering community feedback is …
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David Ige Signs 21st Emergency Proclamation Promises Bigger Gatherings if More People Get Vaccinated
by Thunda3 minutes readDavid Ige today set additional vaccination benchmarks for gatherings and restaurants. They are as follows: When the state achieves a 60% vaccination rate: Social gatherings: 25 allowed indoors and 75 …
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(HONOLULU) – As rural residents on Hawai‘i Island feared they could lose their homes overnight, suburban residents in East O‘ahu demonstrated today their proactive approach to making sure wildland fire …
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Hawai‘i Department of Health Vaccination Data Confirms Disparities, Shows Link Between Vaccination and Mental Health
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU – 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 Thunda1 minutes readHonolulu, 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 Thunda1 minutes readHONOLULU – 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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The State of Hawai‘i, Healthcare, Business Communities Launch New Vaccination Initiative
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU – 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 Thunda2 minutes readA 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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Starting June 13, DLIR Will Require PUA Claimants Make at Least 3 Job Contacts
by Thunda2 minutes readThe 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 …