News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Representative Matayoshi’s Bill to Support Local Agriculture Passes Legislature, Sent to Governor
by Thunda2 minutes readRepresentative Scot Matayoshi’s bill to support local agriculture has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now moves to Governor Ige for his signature. HB 817 HD2 SD2 requires all …
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Hawaiʻiʻs First Foreign-Trade Zone Administrator and Industry Pioneer, Homer A. Maxey, Passes Away
by Thunda2 minutes readIt is with profound sadness that Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 and the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism announced the passing of Homer A. Maxey, Jr. Mr. Maxey passed …
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Winners of the 2021-2022 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest were announced this week by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW). DOFAW would like to thank all the …
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The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Issues Urgent Unemployment Insurance Fraud Message
by Thunda1 minutes readThe Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) is warning Hawaii residents about fraudulent text messaging and email phishing scams requesting that claimants click on a link. These links allow …
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Hawaii Attorney General Urges Congress to Rescind a Proposal Allowing Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of Consumers
by Thunda3 minutes readHawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in urging Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to …
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A small mountain of marine sand has emerged on Kūhiō Beach, as the planned beach maintenance/sand replenishment project enters the final sand placement stage of the project in the heart …
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kahoʻolawe has experienced vastly different uses over its history, from the natural oasis and ancient Hawaiian settlement to a penal colony, ranch lands, and …
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First Circuit District Court (Oahu) is now taking applications for per diem Judges (Part-time). Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution, applicants must be residents and …
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Decade-Long Rat Eradication Effort at Hawai’i State Sea Bird Sanctuary Lehua Island Archives Success
by Thunda6 minutes readJust in time for Earth Day 2021, Lehua Island, the tiny, but mighty island off Kaua‘i’s west shore has been declared free of damaging, introduced (invasive) rats. After many decades, …
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Inter-County Travelers Vaccinated in Hawai’i may Bypass Pre-travel Testing, Quarantine Starting May 11
by Thunda5 minutes readDavid Ige, Lt. Gov. Josh Green, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara and county mayors unveiled a Vaccination Travel Protocol Program on Tuesday, that will allow individuals who have been fully vaccinated …
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Hawai’i Senate and House Conference Committee Finalize Negotiations on the State Budget Bill
by Thunda12 minutes readSenate and House conferees approved a final version of HB200 on April 19, the state budget bill, which includes operating and capital improvement monies for fiscal years 2021-2022 (FY22) and …
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40 Hawaiʻi Educators Including 4 from Big Island Earn, Renew Highest Teaching Certification
by Thunda2 minutes readThe Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) on Monday celebrated 40 educators statewide who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification — a recognition for …