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Office of the Governor Press Releases

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is traveling out of state to spend time with his family and to recharge following a strenuous few months leading up to the primary election. ...
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1806090_Gov Ige request for reconsideration IA_FEMA-4365-DR-HI) HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reconsider its initial denial of the state’s request for individual ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Governor Ige asks FEMA to re-consider request for individual assistance for Kauai, Oahu in wake of April floods

The United States Army announced that Sgt. 1st Class Reymund R. Transfiguracion, of Waikoloa, Hawai‘i died on Aug. 12 of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Governor David Ige’s statement on death of Hawaii soldier

HONOLULU — As a mark of respect for the late firefighter Brian Hughes of Hilo, Gov. David Y. Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the State of ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Flag Notice — Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Hilo firefighter Brian Hughes, killed battling Ferguson fire in California

Graphics/Renderings Courtesy of KMD Architects KANEOHE, Hawaii – Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kāne‘ohe broke ground for a new four-story, 144-bed, secure forensic psychiatric facility totaling 170,000 square feet. For years, ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Hawaii State Hospital in Kaneohe breaks ground for new 144-bed forensic patient facility

August 7, 2018   WHAT:          Groundbreaking ceremony for new Hawai‘i State Hospital patient building.                           Kahu Wendell Silva will preside over a traditional Hawaiian blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Media Advisory — Hawaii State Hospital in Kaneohe breaks ground for new 144-bed forensic patient facility

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige announced the successful roll-out of the second phase of the state’s payroll modernization effort. This second phase included an additional 20,000 employees of the Legislature, ...
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Governor Ige signs third supplementary proclamation to extend emergency assistance as volcanic eruption continues on Hawai‘i Island HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has signed a third supplementary proclamation relating to ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — News Release — Gov. Ige signs third supplementary proclamation to extend emergency assistance as volcanic eruption continues on Hawaii Island

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and upon all state ...
Read More OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — Flag Notice — Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Officer Bronson K. Kaliloa

  HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige appointed Jon Yoshimura to the Oʻahu Senate seat previously occupied by former Sen. Will Espero. Yoshimura will represent District 19 until a new senator ...
Read More Governor Ige appoints Jon Yoshimura to Oʻahu Senate seat, replacing Will Espero