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EDUCATION – GEER RELIEF FUND
On April 22, 2020, Hawaii was awarded $9,993,387 in federal funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund as part of the CARES Act. Governor Ige convened the GEER Advisory Group of education leaders from Hawai’i’s public, private, and charter schools to address the unprecedented needs that emerged due to the pandemic.
The Road To Home
To provide housing for Hawai‘i over the next several years, the state housing agencies will continue to leverage state funds and reduce regulatory barriers to increase the inventory of affordable housing.
Preserving our ʻĀina
The Sustainable Hawai‘i Initiative focuses on protecting our waters, preserving our land and increasing food production for our communities.
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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.
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I recently saw a story in Hawaii Tribune-Herald of a Puna man, Frederick Tibayan, who was hospitalized for 49 days after battling COVID-19. I am thankful he survived – and am saddened because many others have not. Tibayan was still deciding whether to get vaccinated when he became ill. He later said “After going through this experience, hats off to the medical staff, from doctors to nurses, to clean up and kitchen crew. The advice I got from them, especially traveling nurses, they educated me a lot. If I was educated like that from the beginning, I would have taken a vaccination much earlier. Now I have to wait four to six months.” ![]()
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If you haven’t already – I encourage you to get vaccinated or learn more from trusted sources. It could make a difference in keeping your family and friends safe, as we try to put an end to this pandemic. And a big Thank You to our healthcare workers who continue to take care of our community when we need it most. #COVID19 #CovidVaccine #covidvaccineadvocate
‘This is not a joke’: Puna man recounts long battle against COVID-19
www.hawaiitribune-herald.com
After 49 days in the hospital, Frederick Tibayan was released from Hilo Medical Center on Wednesday after a nearly fatal bout with COVID-19.
FINAL UPDATE: Tsunami Watch canceled as of 9:54 PM HST for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.1 earthquake off Alaska earlier tonight.
UPDATE: While Tsunami Watch still in effect for Hawaii - tsunami waves forecasted to be less than 0.3 meters above tide level for Hawaii and several other coasts. This comes after a magnitude 8.1 earthquake off Alaska earlier tonight.
Law enforcement and community members have been out in force at Laniakea beach recently to protect Hawaiʻi’s wildlife. This comes after reports of visitors touching and harassing Hawaiian monk seals and turtles. Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) has assigned more officers to regularly patrol Laniakea and deter offenders. Anyone who sees someone violating the rules should call DLNR’s 24-hour hotline: 643-DLNR. ![]()
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DLNR, HTA, and organizations like Malama na Honu are continuing to explore additional ways to reach visitors and educate them about safe wildlife viewing. ![]()
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You can read more about the state’s efforts to protect wildlife here: ![]()
governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/dlnr-news-release-protecting-the-turtles-of-laniakea-is-a-combinatio...
A reminder, you have until Monday to apply for Summer P-EBT! While the state is providing free breakfast and lunch this school year for all children, parents will still need to qualify for free or reduced lunch to receive the Summer P-EBT, which amounts to $438 per child. Go to EZMealApp.com for more information.
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