An immediate investigation into the escape of Hawai‘i State Hospital patient Randall Saito, 59, is underway, as ordered by Governor Ige. So far, seven hospital employees have been suspended without ...
Read More Governor orders full investigation into patient escape
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Gov. David Ige has pledged more enforcement efforts to keep public areas such as the Kaka‘ako Makai parks and Nimitz Viaduct pedestrian areas open to the public. The governor said ...
Read More Kaka‘ako, Nimitz enforcement to keep state lands safe
Governor Ige joined Castle & Cooke executives and community leaders last month to break ground for Koa Ridge, a new master planned community in central O‘ahu. “We thank you for ...
Read More Housing update: Koa Ridge, Kahauiki Village make progress
There’s something about Washington Place that stirs some of our deepest emotions. Maybe it’s the memories of Queen Lili‘uokalani and the life she lived there. Or the milestones the historic ...
Read More Historic Washington Place to reopen with new exhibits
Leading by example — that’s one of the reasons Vanessa Ching, the student activities coordinator at Ewa Makai Middle School, was named the state’s 2018 Teacher of the Year at ...
Read More Hawai’i’s top teachers honored for their dedication
On Lāna‘i, the governor got a workout at the 24th Annual Turkey and Rice Giveaway last month, which provided food for every family on the island. Organizers Jim and Randy ...
Read More The spirit of giving Lāna‘i style and for Hawai‘i state parks
They come from all walks of life, serve as volunteers and advise on decisions vital to the future of the state. Those are the governor’s appointees to more than 170 ...
Read More Citizens provide a voice on boards
Highways and bridges . . airports. . . harbors. As the nation’s only island state, Hawai‘i needs to maintain these vital arteries that many of us take for granted. This ...
Read More From the governor: Keeping Hawai’i moving on all fronts
Consider the numbers: 15 airports, 10 commercial harbors, 2,500 miles of highway and 2,600 employees. That’s the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT). Now add the airlines, shipping companies, big and ...
Read More Teamwork at the state’s Department of Transportation