The State of Hawaii has recovered $53.1 million in general excise taxes, penalties and interest from online travel companies (the “companies”) including Travelocity.Com, LLP, Expedia, Inc., Orbitz, LLC, and Priceline.Com, ...
Read More AG NEWS RELEASE: Final judgments entered against online travel companies for .1 million in general excise tax
Office of the Governor Press Releases
HONOLULU — A rock fall today has resulted in closure of the ‘Aiea Loop Trail in Keaiwa Heiau State Recreational Area. No one was hurt. DLNR’s Division of ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Rockfall closes Aiea Loop Trail today
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment ...
Read More HI-EMA NEWS RELEASE: October 1, 2015 siren and emergency alert system test
Honolulu, Hawaii- Hawaii’s 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Commemorative Committee is compiling a database of Hawaii-based Vietnam-era veterans. The committee is leading the state’s efforts to honor the service and sacrifice ...
Read More DOD NEWS RELEASE: 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Commemorative Committee building veterans database
HONOLULU – In a groundbreaking move for the Native Hawaiian community, the U.S. Department of Interior today announced a proposal to create a pathway for the Native Hawaiian community to ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor Ige applauds federal proposal setting the path for Native Hawaiians to establish formal government
Statement from Governor David Ige: “This issue has been discussed for many years, and I support President Obama and the Department of the Interior’s efforts to move it forward. I ...
Read More Governor’s statement on proposal to re-establish government-to-government relationship with Native Hawaiian community
HONOLULU – Effective immediately, the Oahu District Office’s Halekauwila Street drive-thru drop box is closed due to building construction. The Department hopes to re-open its drive-thru drop box during the ...
Read More DOTAX NEWS RELEASE: Oahu tax drop box temporarily closed
Attorney General Douglas S. Chin announced that the Department of the Attorney General has launched the Professional Fundraiser Registration System for paid professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsels (“Fundraisers”) that ...
Read More AG NEWS RELEASE: Attorney General launches professional fundraiser registration and financial reporting system for charity solicitors and fundraisers
HONOLULU — As a mark of respect for the late former State Representative Jack Lucas Larsen, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State ...
Read More FLAG NOTICE: Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former State Representative Jack Lucas Larsen
HONOLULU — According to a National Weather Service (NWS) briefing this morning, Niala strengthened into a tropical storm overnight. The center of the system is located about 455 miles southeast ...
Read More HI-EMA NEWS RELEASE: Hawai’i Island to feel impacts of Tropical Storm Niala