News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hawaii Attorney General Connerʻs Expresses Disappointment over Sacklers/Purdue Bankruptcy Plan
by ThundaUnder a bankruptcy plan filed late Monday night, Purdue Pharma would pay roughly $500 million in cash up front to settle hundreds of thousands of injury claims linked to the …
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Jonathan Ho Acting Manager of Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch Proposes Administrative Rules
by ThundaIn a letter released by the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture today. Jonathan Ho acting manager of The Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant (Quarantine Branch) Proposes Administrative Rules in hopes to …
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The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) Announces No Gap in Benefits Extended in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
by ThundaThe Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced updates for unemployment insurance and assistance benefits because of President Biden signing the new federal stimulus bill. Title IX of …
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Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Releases Report that Unemployment Rate at 10.2 Percent in January 10.3 compared to the Revised Rate of 10.3 Percent in December
by ThundaThe Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 10.2 percent compared to the revised rate of 10.3 …
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Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) to Implement Revised Health and Safety Protocols Aligned to Latest Department of Health (DOH) Guidance for Schools
by ThundaWith the increasing number of students projected to return to in-person learning during the fourth quarter, the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) has worked in partnership with the state …
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Hawaiʻi Investors in $185 Million Alleged Precious Metals Scheme Urged to File Claims to Recover Funds
by ThundaHONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Securities Enforcement Branch urges Hawaii investors victimized in an alleged $185 million precious metals investment scheme targeting the elderly …
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Beneficiary Consultation Report on Proposed Gaming Legislation Accepted by Hawaiian Homes Commission
by Thunda(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) presented its Beneficiary Consultation Report on the Proposed Limited Gaming Legislation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) on Monday, March …
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(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ (DHHL) postponement of mortgage loan payments for DHHL direct loans and loans assigned to the Department has been extended for an …
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Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Beneficiaries Invited to Offer Hoʻokupu in Recognition of Prince Kūhiō
by ThundaIn recognition of Prince Kūhiō’s 150th birthday, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) will receive Hoʻokupu from Hawaiian Homes Commission Act beneficiaries at its Hale Kalanianaʻole office building in …
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(HONOLULU) – An extension of the Ka‘ena Point Natural Area Reserve and the addition of Pia Valley in east O‘ahu, to the state’s Natural Area Reserves (NAR) System are on the table …
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Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents to Use Caution and Document Any Damages
by ThundaThe severe weather which has caused widespread flooding across the state has been very destructive and has impacted many residents, damaging their belongings, and property. The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency …
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Health Director Provides Details on Move to Vaccination Phase 1c, “Breakthrough” Case of COVID-19 in Vaccinated Individual
by ThundaHONOLULU- Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Elizabeth Char provides detail on the state’s upcoming move to Phase 1c while appearing in a new DOH communication platform called The …