Transforming entire statewide education systems in a pandemic is no small feat, but Hawai‘i’s public schools and the University of Hawai‘i 10-campus system managed to do it. The Hawai‘i State ...
Read More Schools and colleges pivot to deliver learning safely
Capitol Connection
Programs to help families, businesses survive: Even as DOH and community partners managed public health challenges, other state agencies mobilized to help those who lost their jobs, businesses that needed ...
Read More Strengthening our community in the COVID crisis
Hawai‘i’s multi-layered Safe Travels program with pre-travel testing involving “trusted testing partners” will continue into 2021 as a way for residents and visitors coming into the state to avoid having ...
Read More Reviving the economy and planning for the future
Multiple state departments came together to respond to fast-changing COVID-19 conditions, case numbers, community concerns and federal guidelines. What the people didn’t see is the countless hours of coordination that ...
Read More An all-hands-on-deck response from state agencies
The Department of Land and Natural Resources, its 11 divisions and four offices continued their work statewide but in health and safety-focused ways. State conservation officers worked seven days a ...
Read More Keeping people safe, making systems work for the public
Whether it’s vital resources for families, practical information from local experts or timely community news, First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige has turned her Facebook page into a place of hope. “In ...
Read More First Lady’s Corner: Reaching out in a pandemic
It’s true this holiday season in Hawai‘i will be like no other. The pandemic continues to impact our health, our jobs and our way of life, with challenging times still ...
Read More ’Tis the season to mask up, stay vigilant and hopeful
Governor Ige has issued a 15th COVID-19 emergency proclamation that extends and clarifies the statewide mask mandate as agreed to by all four counties and the state. The proclamation reads: ...
Read More Statewide mask mandate clarified in 15th proclamation