HONOLULU – The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its first quarter 2022 Statistical and Economic Report today. DBEDT raised its economic growth forecast for 2022 by ...
Read More DBEDT News Release: ECONOMIC RECOVERY CONTINUES DESPITE RISING UNCERTAINTIES
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(HONOLULU) – In January, Governor David Ige proclaimed 2022 as the “Year of the Limu.” He recognized the significant role limu, in freshwater, saltwater, and other damp habitats play in ...
Read More DLNR News Release: YEAR OF THE LIMU RECOGNIZES IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS SPECIES OF PLANTS AND ALGAE
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has determined that the U.S. Navy is in non-compliance with the DOH Emergency Order to safely defuel the Navy’s Red Hill facility. ...
Read More DOH News Release: Navy in non-compliance with DOH Red Hill Emergency Order
(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Ailā, Jr. has issued a statement on the passing of Richard Nelson III, a former Hawaiian Homes Commissioner for West Hawai‘i. ...
Read More DHHL News Release: Chair Ailā Statement on passing of former Hawaiian Homes Commissioner
HONOLULU – COVID-19 testing is continuously being conducted in the state prisons and jails as well as in the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, AZ. The latest testing updates received ...
Read More PSD News Release: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COVID-19 UPDATE
HONOLULU – Attorney General Holly T. Shikada, joined by the Mayors and Corporation Councils of the County of Hawai‘i, City and County of Honolulu, County of Kaua‘i and the County ...
Read More AG News Release: Drug Distributors and Johnson & Johnson Commit to Billion Opioid Agreement with Hawai‘i Expected to Receive Over Million to Fight the Opioid Crisis
HONOLULU – The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission. These terms will run from July 1, 2022 through June 30, ...
Read More HSJ News Release: Applicants Wanted for State Ethics Commission
Alice Augusta Ball was the first African American and first woman to receive a master’s degree in chemistry at the College of Hawaiʻi (later University of Hawaiʻi). Alice Augusta Ball ...
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HONOLULU – Over the past two years, the Department of Human Services (DHS) took proactive and aggressive actions to provide vital services to support the needs of the community amid ...
Read More DHS News Release: SNAP/Financial Assistance Processing Centers and First-To-Work Offices at a number of statewide locations restart in-person services
HONOLULU – According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors who came to the islands in January 2022 ...
Read More DBEDT News Release: VISITOR SPENDING FOR JANUARY 2022 DECREASED 19.0 PERCENT FROM PRE-PANDEMIC JANUARY 2020