HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Giailex Kitchen (WNC 544) due to improper cold holding, no consumer ...
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HONOLULU ̶ Shortly after arriving back in the state, Governor Josh Green, M.D., issued a fourth emergency proclamation (EP) relating to the ongoing emergency due to the wildfire disasters in ...
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WAILUKU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Maui Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is offering crisis mental health services and expanding hours to those experiencing emotional or psychological ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will be establishing an emergency agricultural loan program to assist Maui and Hawai‘i Island farmers and ranchers suffering damage from the high ...
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HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., was notified this morning that President Joseph Biden has approved his request for a federal disaster declaration. “This is a tragic day for everyone ...
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HONOLULU, HI – Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and at ...
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LAHAINA — On Wednesday afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke joined the United States Coast Guard for an aerial damage assessment of the areas affected by the wildfires. The flight also included ...
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MAUI COUNTY – Governor Josh Green, M.D., notified all State Department and Agency Heads that due to severe wildfires affecting the Island of Maui, nonessential state employees on the Island ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Grants Administrative Leave for State Offices on the Island of Maui Due to Severe Wildfires
HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, August 9, approved the State of Hawai‘i’s request for a disaster declaration to provide assistance with the wind-whipped wildfires burning ...
Read More FEMA Approves Requests for Assistance with Maui County Blazes Under Fire Management Assistance Grant Program
HONOLULU —Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has activated a Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of media operations regarding the August 2023 wildfires in Maui and Hawai‘i counties. The JIC ...
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