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WAILUKU, Hawai’i – The Circuit Court of the Second Circuit is seeking applications for independent grand jury counsel. The compensation shall be as provided by law.Article I, Section 11 of ...
Read More Hawai‘i State Judiciary News Release — Second Circuit Seeking Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel

HONOLULU, HI – In consultation and collaboration with the state House and Senate leadership, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced today that the Capitol parking lot will be reopened for paid ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release: State Capitol Building Reopens Public Parking

HONOLULU — A team of State and federal emergency management workers will travel to Hawai‘i island this week to inspect damages and impacts caused by the recent eruption of Mauna ...
Read More NEWS RELEASE: Team from HI-EMA, FEMA Will Assess Lava Damage This Week from Mauna Loa Eruption

(Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, O‘ahu) – A little rain fell after sunrise, but the brief shower was a fitting conclusion to the 10th First Day Hike hosted by the DLNR Division of ...
Read More DLNR News Release: FIRST DAY HIKE AT KAIWI STATE SCENIC SHORELINE ATTRACTS HUNDREDS

(HONOLULU) – New science shows increased need for cross jurisdictional coordination, funding, and capacity for sea level rise action as outlined in an updated report by the Hawai‘i State Climate ...
Read More DLNR News Release-Updated Hawaii Sea Level Rise Report Released

HONOLULU – The Department of Public Safety (PSD) is pleased to announce the selection of four new wardens, effective January 3, 2023.   Mr. Shannon Cluney – Halawa Correctional Facility ...
Read More PSD NEWS RELEASE – Department of Public Safety names four new wardens

HONOLULU, HI – Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced today a third round of nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Directors and other appointed positions for state departments.   “These ...
Read More Office of the Governor: News Release – Governor Green Announces Seven Additional Appointments Including the State’s First Director of Wellness and Resilience

HILO, Hawaii – More than 20 teenagers from 12-17 had the chance to enjoy Teen Day, which was sponsored by the East Hawaii Youth Leadership HI HOPES board. The acronym ...
Read More Hawaii State Judiciary News Release — Youth in Foster Care Revel in Teen Day Activities

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has announced the award of 579 grants, totaling $2,684,350, for small-scale agriculture; including home gardening, herding and livestock operations in areas ...
Read More News Release from Dept of Ag on Micro-Grant Awards

HONOLULU — The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to drought conditions in Honolulu, Maui and Kalawao counties. ...
Read More HIEMA NEWS RELEASE: Clock is Ticking to Apply for Small Business Administration Working Capital Loans for Drought