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 (LĪHU‘E) – The recent detection of a new population of Little Fire Ant (LFA) in Wailua River State Park, was confirmed by a sample submitted by a concerned citizen, showing ...
Read More DLNR News Release – NEW DETECTION OF LITTLE FIRE ANT ON KAUAʻI HIGHLIGHTS VIGILANCE

HONOLULU – The Department of Health (DOH) recommends COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines for everyone age five and older. Bivalent boosters are the first COVID-19 vaccinations designed specifically to protect against ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Arizona-based Arcus Secured Loan Fund III LLC for failing to obtain a water ...
Read More News Release: DOH cites developer for storm runoff, lack of erosion control measures at Kailua construction site

HONOLULU — The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to last year’s Kona low storms.   The loans ...
Read More HIEMA NEWS RELEASE: Clock Is Ticking For Small Business Administration Working Capital Loans For Kona Low Storm

(KAHULUI) – Adding a new parcel to public lands is a rare event and opportunity on an island. In September 2020, DLNR acquired 3,433 acres of land known as Kamehamenui ...
Read More DLNR News Release-Input Sought for Management of Kamehamenui Forest Reserve on Maui

HONOLULU – October is Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is reminding all parents and caregivers of the ...
Read More News Release: DOH marks Safe Sleep & SIDS Awareness Month

Honolulu – Governor David Y. Ige today issued an Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in Hawaiʻi.  “Abortion is legal in Hawaiʻi,” said Gov. Ige. “Reproductive rights ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in Hawaiʻi

#2022-010 For Immediate Release October 10, 2022 Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security on Recent Cybersecurity Affecting State of Hawai‘i Airport System Websites HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – The Hawaiʻi Office of Homeland ...
Read More MEDIA RELEASE: Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security on Recent Cybersecurity Event Affecting State of Hawai‘i Airport System Websites

Honolulu – Governor David Y. Ige held a ceremony today with fire chiefs from across the islands, issuing a proclamation designating October 9-15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week in the ...
Read More Governor’s Office – News Release – Governor Ige Proclaims Fire Awareness Week in Hawaiʻi

HONOLULU – Hawaii Gov. David Y. Ige proclaimed October 2022 as Civics Awareness Month with a ceremony today at the State Capitol.   “Our democracy depends on every citizen staying ...
Read More Hawaii State Judiciary News Release — Gov. Ige Proclaims October 2022 as Civics Awareness Month