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6/27/25 – LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News Releases, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU HONOLULU — Citing significant gaps in environmental analysis as...

6/27/25 – LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News Releases, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU HONOLULU — Citing significant gaps in environmental analysis as...

HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Main, News Releases For the past year, the Hawaii Insurance Division has assisted the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF) board of directors with its efforts to reactivate operations, in the hope of easing the property...

HAWAI‘I GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND EVENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE...

DLNR News Release – LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU, June 27, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY...

DLNR News Release – LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY LEASES ON OʻAHU, June 27, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON LAND BOARD VOTES NOT TO ACCEPT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR ARMY...

HAWAI‘I GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND EVENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Takes Legal Action to Defend North Carolinians’ Access to Critical Information During Natural Disasters
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 21 other attorneys general joined an amicus brief to protect funding for public radio and TV stations that provide vital emergency communications to North Carolinians during natural disasters,...

Top Entertainment Options in Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki: What Travelers Need to Know About Things To Do
Travelers Seek Safe, High-Quality Experiences — Here’s How One Magic Show is Standing Out Among Honolulu’s Best Things to Do HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With so many activities competing for attention in...

BW Digital and BW ESS launch BW Velora to drive greater digital sustainability
BW Velora will develop new sites to house more sustainable next generation data centres and digital infrastructure throughout the Nordic region and Canada. OSLO, NORWAY, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BW Digital and BW ESS, international...

7/1/25 – DOCARE MARINE PATROLS NOW ON ALL ISLANDS
Posted on Jul 1, 2025 in DOCARE, Main, News Releases, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON DOCARE MARINE PATROLS NOW ON ALL ISLANDS HONOLULU – Marine patrol units of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement...

7/1/25 – DOCARE MARINE PATROLS NOW ON ALL ISLANDS
Posted on Jul 1, 2025 in DOCARE, Main, News Releases, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON DOCARE MARINE PATROLS NOW ON ALL ISLANDS HONOLULU – Marine patrol units of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts State Budget
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed House Bill 300 (Act 250), the Executive Biennium Budget that funds critical state operations and supports the sustainability and development of our state through capital improvement projects...

Velani Jewelry Highlights Why Gold-Plated Jewelry Fails in Humid Island Climates
Velani Jewelry explains why gold-plated jewelry tarnishes in tropical climates—and how their 18K gold-filled pieces offer lasting, hypoallergenic performance. HAGåTñA, GUAM, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gold-Plated Jewelry Faces...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts State Budget
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed House Bill 300 (Act 250), the Executive Biennium Budget that funds critical state operations and supports the sustainability and development of our state through capital improvement projects...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Increases Public Safety with the Signing of Fireworks Bills
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed two notable pieces of legislation into law, marking a significant milestone in the effort to curb the illegal use, sale and distribution of fireworks in the state of Hawai‘i. The passage of House...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Increases Public Safety with the Signing of Fireworks Bills
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed two notable pieces of legislation into law, marking a significant milestone in the effort to curb the illegal use, sale and distribution of fireworks in the state of Hawai‘i. The passage of House...

DLNR News Release – Incidents on Hawai’i Island Shed Light on Hawaiian Hawk Abuse, June 2, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE INCIDENTS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND SHED LIGHT ON HAWAIIAN...

DLNR News Release – Incidents on Hawai’i Island Shed Light on Hawaiian Hawk Abuse, June 2, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN N.S. CHANG CHAIRPERSON KA LUNA HOʻOKELE INCIDENTS ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND SHED LIGHT ON HAWAIIAN...

Hawai‘i’s state road usage charge begins for electric vehicles on July 1
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will implement its Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge (HiRUC) program for light-duty passenger electric vehicles (EVs) effective July 1, following a...