(HONOLULU) – Coral ‘bleaching’, a stress response caused by high ocean temperatures that makes corals appear white and can ultimately lead to their death, is reaching unprecedented levels across Hawaii. ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: First “Bleachapalozza” set to help monitoring coral bleaching event
Office of the Governor Press Releases
HONOLULU – Work furlough inmate John Dziejak turned himself in at the Honolulu Main Police Station at 7:30 a.m. Dziejak failed to return from a furlough pass to the Laumaka ...
Read More DPS NEWS RELEASE: Missing Laumaka furlough inmate turns himself in at Honolulu Police Department
Honolulu, Hawaii – State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART) officials today announced an access solution for businesses and residents isolated due to rail construction ...
Read More HAWAII HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NEWS RELEASE: Waipahu legislator credits community for easing impact of rail construction
HONOLULU — National Weather Service (NWS) today gave an initial briefing to Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners regarding ...
Read More HI-EMA NEWS RELEASE: Tropical disturbance 96-C lingers in Central Pacific, uncertainty of impacts remains high
LĪHU’E –The public is advised that nine newly installed Civil Defense outdoor warning sirens will be tested next week. The special soundings are for acceptance testing, and will be conducted ...
Read More HI-EMA NEWS RELEASE: Kauai Civil Defense siren tests scheduled September 22-24
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Hospital in Kaneohe, which for more than a decade has been challenged with overcrowded patient conditions, an ever-increasing number of high-risk patients, and concerns about ...
Read More DOH NEWS RELEASE: Hawaii State Department of Health unveils campus master plan to reduce patient overcrowding, address employee and community safety issues
HONOLULU — The Department of Taxation’s 2015 Tax Workshops on Hawai‘i, Maui, Kaua‘i, and O‘ahu, will kick-off in Kona on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. This year’s workshop topics include a ...
Read More DOTAX NEWS RELEASE: Department of Taxation announces 2015 tax workshop schedule
Event: News Conference on Hawaii State Hospital Master Plan Description: The Hawaii State Department of Health has updated its master plan to address the increasing patient census, high percentage ...
Read More DOH MEDIA ADVISORY: Hawaii State hospital unveils master plan for Kaneohe campus
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has filed a Notice of Violation and Order against Ken’s Towing Service, Inc. The violations occurred at 55 Kukila Street in ...
Read More DOH NEWS RELEASE: Hawaii Department of Health cites Ken’s Towing Service, Inc. for vehicle salvage and solid waste inspection violations
HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Office of the Securities Commissioner announces the start of the 2015-2016 LifeSmarts Hawaii Competition. LifeSmarts is a fun, free, national ...
Read More DCCA NEWS RELEASE: State invites teams to sign up for LifeSmarts Hawaii competition