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Office of the Governor Press Releases

HONOLULU  – A new partnership between the government, private and community partners is working to provide easier access to healthy foods for children living in Hawai‘i’s rural areas. The Kaukau ...
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HONOLULU – At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NEWS RELEASE: GOVERNOR IGE ORDERS FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF SAN JOSE SHOOTING VICTIMS

For video click here For photos click here HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has issued an amendment to the 19th emergency proclamation lifting the mask mandate for all individuals outdoors, ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NEWS RELEASE: GOVERNOR IGE LIFTS MASK REQUIREMENT FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO OCEAN SPORTS COMPETITIONS – Honolulu and Kaua’i County orders also approved

WHAT:                      News Conference – COVID-19 Emergency Measures UPDATE WHEN:                      Tuesday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. WHO:                         Governor David Ige with: Lt. Gov. Josh Green Mayor Rick Blangiardi, City & ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR MEDIA ADVISORY: NEWS CONFERENCE COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES UPDATE

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT:                      Signing Ceremony – Hawai‘i — Okinawa Clean Energy Partnership                                 WHEN:                      May 24, ...
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HONOLULU – Hawai‘i residents currently receiving unemployment insurance benefits will again be required to prove they are searching for work. Gov. David Ige and the Department of Labor and Industrial ...
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HONOLULU – The Department of Industrial Relations (DLIR) has temporarily suspended its operations at the Hawai‘i Convention Center (HCC) as its workspace is undergoing pest control treatment. The department anticipates ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: PEST CONTROL TREATMENT AT HAWAI’I CONVENTION CENTER TO IMPACT DLIR CALL CENTER

WHAT:                      News Conference – DLIR Unemployment Update WHEN:                      May 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. WHO:                         Governor David Ige Anne Perreira-Eustaquio, director, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) FROM:                      ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is recruiting qualified and dedicated people who are interested in serving on the State Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR).  Currently, the designated Maui ...
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WHAT:                      MEDIA AVAILABILITY on ZOOM – CDC’s updated guidelines on masks                              WHEN:                      May 13, 2021 at ...
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