David Y. Ige

By Governor’s Executive Order No. 3398 dated November 14, 1988, certain land and improvements, situate at Kapaau, North Kohala, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, containing an area of 7689 square feet, more particularly delineated on the map marked Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof, was set aside for library site purposes, to be under the control and management of ...
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Under chapter 89C of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), the Governor has been granted the authority to make adjustments to the wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for elected and appointed officials, and employees in the executive branch who are excluded from collective bargaining coverage.

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has appointed former public school teacher and principal Darrel Galera to the Board of Education. Galera has a rich background in public education in Hawai‘i. He is the School Leadership Consultant and Coach for the Hawai‘i Center for Instructional Leadership and is currently serving as chairman of the Governor’s ESSA ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor appoints ESSA chairman Darrel Galera to BOE

LAHAINA, MAUI —  Maui legislators Rep. Angus McKelvey, Sen. Rosalyn Baker, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources are jointly hosting a public information meeting  on Thursday October 20, 2016, to provide an update on the design of the proposed Lahaina Small Boat Harbor ferry pier improvements. The meeting will be from 5:30 p.m. ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Public information meeting for Lahaina ferry pier improvements

KIHEI, MAUI – Shark warning signs were posted this morning by Maui County Ocean Safety lifeguards and Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) staff on the Kihei coastline from Kalama Park to Kamaole Beach Park III.  This was in response to a report received just before 10 a.m. today that a female snorkeler was bitten by ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Shark warning signs posted today at Kihei Shoreline, Maui

Hawaiian Home Lands to award first lots in new homestead community of Kakaʻina The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will be offering 44 homestead lots to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries in Waimānalo’s newest subdivision of Kakaʻina. What: Lot selection ceremony for Hawaiian homes beneficiaries ready to build their homes on one of the 44 homestead lots ...
Read More DHHL NEWS RELEASE: 44 Homestead lots to be offered to Hawaiian Homes beneficiaries in Waimanalo

  (Through September 2016) HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of September 2016 taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawaii.  These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results ...
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  (Honolulu) – The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is aware of and concerned about allegations regarding working conditions on commercial fishing vessels.  DLNR is also aware of efforts by various government agencies and the industry itself to investigate these allegations and take appropriate actions. On September 21, 2016, five people submitted a ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: DLNR comments on petition regarding commercial marine licensing

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce it has reduced its unexpended federal obligation balance, also known as the “Pipeline” by more than $108 million. This is the second year in a row HDOT has experienced a reduction of more than $100 million. As of the end of Fiscal Year ...
Read More HDOT NEWS RELEASE: HDOT reduces federal pipeline to lowest amount in 16 years