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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor to consider nominees to fill the vacancy in First Circuit Court left by the retirement of Judge Richard K. Perkins Posted on January 26, 2017
DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: HTDC hosts venue for illuminating “How to think like an entrepreneur” workshopPosted on January 26, 2017
DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Injured pueo rescued by trio of citizens and DOCARE officerPosted on January 26, 2017
DOH NEWS RELEASE: Department of Health cites AFC Sushi in Kapahulu for unlawful placard removal and food code violationsPosted on January 26, 2017
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Narcissus Festival Coronation Ball
February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmEhime Maru Memorial Ceremony
February 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmMark Takai Swimming and Diving State Championship Dedication Ceremony
February 10 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm33rd Great Aloha Run Sports & Health Expo Kick off
February 17 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmHawai‘i Biotech Grand Opening
February 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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ABOUT THE GOVERNOR
David Ige
Governor David Y. Ige was sworn in as the eighth governor of the State of Hawai‘i on December 1, 2014. He became the fourth native-born Governor of Hawai‘i and first governor in the United States of America of Okinawan descent.
The First Lady
Dawn Amano-Ige became the first lady of Hawaii when her husband, Governor David Ige, was sworn in as the 8th governor of the State of Hawaii on December 1, 2014. Mrs. Ige was born in Ewa, Hawaii.
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Congratulations to the 20 Hawaiian homes beneficiaries of the Pi'ilani Mai Ke Kai subdivision in Kauai! Later this year, 51 vacant lots are set to be awarded for Phase II of this project. Read more and watch the video by Department of Hawaiian Home Lands: bit.ly/2jGARcs
The People Attentive to Children (PATCH) Preschool Open Doors Program is now accepting applications. Download an application here: patchhawaii.org/programs/preschool-open-doors/
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"What sets Hawai'i apart from the rest of the world is that we have the ingenuity, the determination and the heart - values from our island culture - that built this great state."
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