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Jibanyan, official Kids Spokesperson of Hawaiʻi Tourism Japan, made a courtesy call to Mr. David Ige, the Governor of Hawaiʻi, as his first job as a spokesperson. At the Hawaii State Capitol, the Governor received him ...
Read More Governor Ige Welcomes Jibanyan, the Official Kids Spokesperson of Hawaii Tourism Japan

HONOLULU – Today Governor David Ige held a news conference to provide information about his participation in the National Governors Association Winter Meeting and his meetings with various federal officials ...
Read More Governor David Ige Reflects on Productive Washington Visit

HONOLULU – Today Governor David Ige will be arriving in Washington, DC for the winter meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA). Governors at the meeting are expected to focus ...
Read More Governor David Ige to Attend National Governors Association 2015 Winter Meeting

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced his appointment of Lynn DeCoite to serve as Representative of State House District 13. DeCoite lives in Hoolehua on Molokai where she is ...
Read More Governor David Ige Appoints Lynn DeCoite to Serve as Representative of State House District 13

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige extended his condolences to the family of former Representative Mele Carroll, who passed away earlier today. “Mele was an outstanding representative of her district, and ...
Read More GOVERNOR DAVID IGE EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF REPRESENTATIVE MELE CARROLL

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced the nomination of two deputy directors to his cabinet. All are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Joseph Kim has been nominated to ...
Read More Governor David Ige Nominates Two Deputy Directors

HONOLULU – The State of Hawaii has successfully launched the upgrade of a major, formerly at-risk information technology system as part of its long-term plan to transform government. The Human ...
Read More Major Technology Upgrade Launch Part of Long-Term Plan to Transform Government

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced his nominees to the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA). The HCDA is a state agency that was established to promote and coordinate public ...
Read More Governor Announces Nominations for the Hawaii Community Development Authority Board

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced his nomination of Leonard Hoshijo to be the Deputy Director in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Hoshijo’s professional experience spans decades ...
Read More Governor David Ige Announces Nomination of Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Deputy Director

HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today delivered his first State of the State address. The governor’s remarks focused on building a strong foundation for our island home. He called for ...
Read More Governor David Ige Delivers State of the State