Honolulu, Hawaii — Rep. Chris Lee (Kailua, Waimanalo) was among 50 Democratic state lawmakers from around the country to meet with President Barack Obama today at the White House. The ...
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HONOLULU – Recognizing the State of Hawaii’s vital role in identifying, protecting and responding to cyber threats, Gov. David Y. Ige has proclaimed October “Cyber Security Awareness Month” in Hawaii. ...
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What: Governor’s Awards Ceremony – Gov. David Ige will recognize outstanding state employees When: Friday, October 2, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Hawai‘i State Capitol, House Chamber ...
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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
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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