News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto Issues Letter to Parents “All HIDOE Schools Will Be Fully Opened for Daily In-person Learning for 2021-22 School Year”
by ThundaSuperintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto issued a letter to parents to provide an update on plans for the upcoming school year. Parent letter from Supt. Kishimoto regarding in-person learning for school …
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University of Hawaii Will Upgrade Waikiki Aquarium’s Water System to Protect Nearshore Waters as Part of an Agreement With Hawai’i Department of Health
by ThundaHONOLULU – The University of Hawai‘i will upgrade the Waikiki Aquarium’s water system within the next five years to protect nearshore waters as part of an agreement with the Hawai‘i …
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Over $31.7 Million Recovered by the State of Hawaii in Litigation Over Botched Software Implementation
by ThundaHONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Department of the Attorney General are pleased to report that the State has successfully resolved its litigation stemming from a …
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State of Hawai’i Microbiologists Provide Genomic Virus Data to Shape Future Pandemic Response
by ThundaHONOLULU – A team of about a dozen microbiologists and other professionals has been on an important mission for more than a year: to collect and analyze data on the …
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(Honolulu) – In an effort to salvage highly valuable corals severely damaged in Honolulu Harbor’s channel, the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) has taken emergency action to recover as …
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The Hawaii Republican Party (HRP) elected brand-new State Executive Committee (EC) members on May 15th, 2021, during their virtual State Convention. The new HRP EC members are as follows: Chair: Signe …
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation From GovTrack.us, May 15, 2021 May 4, 2021 — Introduced H.R. 2967: To establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and …
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Covid Cluster Grows by 6 Bringing the Number to 20 Training and Staff Development Confirmed Positive with 1 Hospitalized
by ThundaThe Department of Public Safety (PSD) confirms six (6) more employees currently assigned to the Training and Staff Development (TSD) section have confirmed positive COVID-19 test results. The total positive …
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(Līhuʻe) – Adventurers seeking to access remote areas in central Kauaʻi can now do so with caution, thanks to the re-opening of the Wailua Forest Management Road. The road, better …
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Oahu Man Roland Ching Cited for Taking 378 ‘Opihi From Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District
by ThundaCommunity members reported a man taking ‘opihi (limpets) from shoreline rocks within the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District (MLCD). Friday afternoon, a DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources (DOCARE) officer …
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The University of Hawaiʻi to Require Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination for On-Campus Students This Fall
by ThundaThe University of Hawaiʻi System is adding the COVID-19 vaccination to its student health clearance requirements beginning in the fall 2021 semester. This means that, to be on any UH …
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The Department of Public Safety confirms 12 more employees currently assigned to the Training and Staff Development (TSD) section have confirmed positive COVID-19 test results. The total positive cases are …