News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hawai‘i Department of Health Approves a Second Medical Cannabis Retail Dispensary for Maui Grown Therapies
by Thunda2 minutes readThe Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Maui Grown Therapies for their second retail location in Lahaina at 1087 Limahana …
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Department of Public Safety EHolds Pinning and Promotion Ceremony for Sheriff Division First Deputy
by Thunda2 minutes readThe Department of Public Safety (PSD) today held a pinning ceremony to announce Lieutenant Lanikoa “Koa” Dobrowolsky’s promotion to First Deputy of the Sheriff Division. The First Deputy is second …
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Exemption Requested to Help Hawai`i Coffee Farmers Manage Coffee Leaf Rust
by Thunda4 minutes readThe Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) today filed a request for a specific exemption from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow Hawai`i coffee growers to use a fungicide …
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At the request of the National Guard Bureau, the Hawaii National Guard (HING) is set to deploy about 80 of its members to Washington, D.C. to support U.S. Capitol Police …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has selected two renewable energy developers to advance in the process to lease DHHL Industrial parcels for proposed solar and storage projects on …
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The Poamoho Trail has been closed due to a large landslide event. The trail will remain closed and access permits will remain suspended until a hazard mitigation team has assessed …
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Department of Health & Community Partners Take Action to Address COVID-19 Race & Ethnic Disparities
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today outlined state- and community-based initiatives to address racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection and Hawaii’s vaccination efforts. DOH also released …
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Hawaii Attorney General Connerʻs Expresses Disappointment over Sacklers/Purdue Bankruptcy Plan
by Thunda4 minutes readUnder 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 Thunda4 minutes readIn 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 Thunda3 minutes readThe 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 Thunda7 minutes readThe 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 Thunda2 minutes readWith 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 …