David Y. Ige

“The mayors and I have had productive meetings this week about the pre-travel testing program. We are assessing the current situation in Hawaiʻi and on the mainland, and we’ll make ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Kauaʻi Severe Storms and Flooding March 27-28, 2020 has been approved. The request was submitted on April 27, ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Gov. Ige’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Kauaʻi Severe Storms and Flooding March 27-28, 2020 – approved

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has appointed Bennette Misalucha to fill the late Sen. Breene Harimoto’s state Senate seat. State Senate District 16 includes Pearl City, Momilani, Pearlridge, ‘Aiea, Royal ...
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Statement:   “The mayors and I met yesterday and are meeting again today to assess the current situation and discuss what it might mean for the state, including the planned ...
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HONOLULU — As a mark of respect for the late Hawaiʻi State Senator Breene Harimoto, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of ...
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HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to allow singing and/or playing of wind instruments at indoor and outdoor restaurants/bars, with some restrictions. Performers who sing or ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Governor Ige approves City & County of Honolulu’s request for singers, musicians to perform at restaurants, bars

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced today all travelers arriving in Hawai‘i from out-of-state will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to their arrival, and to show ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – News Release — State to launch COVID-19 pre-travel testing program for out-of-state travelers August 1

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to allow singing and/or playing of wind instruments at indoor and outdoor restaurants/bars, with some restrictions. Performers who sing or ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige approves City & County of Honolulu’s request for singers, musicians to perform at restaurants, bars

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today issued a supplementary emergency proclamation for Kaua‘i, after heavy rains caused flooding and extensive damage on Mar. 27 and 28, 2020. The declaration provides relief for disaster damage, ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Gov. Ige extends disaster period for Kaua‘i for March flooding MC

June 19, 2020 Statement: Today’s spike in positive cases was anticipated as we began the process to re-open our community. It is still manageable, but it serves as a reminder ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Statement — Governor Ige’s statement on state Department of Health COVID-19 case numbers