Capitol Connection
Congratulations, Hawai‘i! We’ve survived another year of COVID-19, managed the Delta surge and vaccinated nearly 71.1% (adjusted on 11/29) of our state’s population. Although we need to stay vigilant, Hawai‘i ...
Read More From the governor: A new phase and climate action
The state Department of Health’s push for free COVID-19 vaccinations continues, especially among children recently approved to receive the Pfizer vaccine. “The priority right now is getting those 5 to ...
Read More DOH urges vaccinations for keiki and boosters for adults
Effective Nov. 8, international travelers are subject to new federal requirements, with air carriers responsible for screening passengers prior to departure. “International travelers are required to be fully vaccinated and ...
Read More New international travel, local COVID-19 rule changes
The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is opening offices statewide, with services for all programs available Wednesdays through Fridays. Telephone appointments for general unemployment insurance and claims ...
Read More DLIR opens offices statewide for in-person service
Hawai‘i is one of six states to receive up to $100,000 for digital literacy as part of a National Governors Association Workforce Innovation Network. The grant will be used to ...
Read More NGA grant for digital job skills
More funds for affordable housing and new lots for DHHL homestead leases . . . public school improvements statewide . . . projects for hospitals, airports and public safety. Those ...
Read More 5 million in Capital Improvement Projects
Pledges are easy; achieving them is a lot harder. But on a world stage such as last month’s COP26, the UN climate change conference in Scotland, Hawai‘i was recognized for ...
Read More COP26: Hawaii wins praise for action in climate crisis
“How many wake-up calls do we need? The challenge is to save ourselves from ourselves.” — UH system student “Every college wants to graduate students who change the world, but ...
Read More ‘Worry and hope’: Producing students to save the world
The phrase “Think global, act local” has taken on new meaning on Hawai‘i island with the launch of Ka‘u Dream, a community-driven resiliency project that is already attracting international attention. ...
Read More Many hands helping Ka‘u Dream become a reality