HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 30 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) was notified this afternoon of a release of approximately 1,100 gallons of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), which is used as a fire suppressant, above Adit 6 at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. Adit 6 is located at the mauka point of the Red Hill facility. DOH was notified of the release around 3:00 PM. A DOH On-Scene Coordinator responded and prelimin more PR

HAWAII, LANAI, Nov. 30 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Experience healing and awakening through the power of horses at an Unbridled Retreat for women July 26-30, 2023 at the wellness enclave Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. During the five-day, four-night program, guests at the adults-only Resort will experience empowering daily coaching sessions in the arena designed to break down inhibitions, stimulate creativity and help participants achieve sustain more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 30 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2022: Gov. David Ige issued an Emergency Proclamation relating to Mauna Loa last night. "We're thankful the lava flow is not affecting residential areas at this time, allowing schools and businesses to remain open," said Governor Ige. "I'm issuing this Emergency Proclamation now to allow responders to respond quickly or limit access, if necessary, as the eruption continues." The disaster relie more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 3 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Gov. David Ige announced the State of Hawai'i has finished distributing tax refunds to all eligible taxpayers who filed their 2021 Hawai'i individual tax returns on time. "I applaud the employees at the Department of Taxation, Department of Accounting and General Services, Office of Enterprise Services, and Department of Budget and Finance for their months of work on this enormous task to issue over 600,00 more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 1 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2022: Gov. David Ige announced today the award of $5,570,883 in "Internet for All" planning grants to Hawai'i from the Biden-Harris administration - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden to provide affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed internet service throughout the state. The grants from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Informa more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 2 -- Lt. Gov. Joshua Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2022: Governor-elect Josh Green today announced nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Director for fourteen state departments in his cabinet. Green said, "I am assembling a cabinet that will move the State of Hawai'i forward and commit to a strong sense of service to the people of Hawai'i. This is a group of high caliber individuals with strengths in their respective fields. They joi more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 29 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) Harm Reduction Services Branch announced that Heather Lusk will receive the 2022 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award. Heather is being honored for her outstanding contributions to increasing access to HIV/AIDS services in Hawai'i. "Heather has dedicated her career to expanding access to HIV/AIDS services and advocating for health equity," said Dr. Glenn Wasserman more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 3 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) continues to respond to a release of approximately 1,100 gallons of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), which is used as a fire suppressant, above Adit 6 at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. DOH continues to work quickly and methodically in coordination with federal regulators. * On Dec. 1, DOH approved the Navy's plan to sample groundwater and soil for per more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 3 (TNSfund) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: The University of Hawaii women's soccer team has received its largest-ever gift, $50,000 from an old friend of the Rainbow Wahine team's head coach. Nan Chul "Patrick" Shin, founder of Hawaii general contracting company Nan Inc., delivered the check to Rainbow Wahine Head Coach Michele Nagamine in November. Coach Bud, as Nagamine is known, had reached out to Shin earlier this year to ask if he wo more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 1 (TNSfund) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Honolulu Community College will work with local employers, such as the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund, Johnson Controls, KINIZAMORA and Pacxa, to develop and expand employer advisory boards to more deeply integrate labor market needs and standards into academic programs and create career pathways for students. A recently announced $387,586 grant from the Strada Education Netwo more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: An investigation into National Science Foundation (NSF) data on funding rates, award types, and proposal ratings from 1996 to 2019 found pervasive racial disparities. The study, recently published in eLife by a team of researchers including University of Hawaii at Manoa Associate Professor Rosie Alegado, revealed that white principal investigators (PIs) are consistently funded at higher rates than m more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 26 (TNSper) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: University of Hawaii Vice President for Community Colleges Erika Lacro has recommended the appointment of Karen Lee as the next chancellor for Honolulu Community College to UH President David Lassner. The effective date of the appointment is December 2, 2022. Currently, Lee leads Honolulu CC in Honolulu, Hawaii as the interim chancellor after serving as the vice chancellor for academic affairs. "D more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 26 (TNSper) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Misaki Takabayashi has been recommended to be the next Kapi'olani Community College chancellor by Vice President for Community Colleges Erika Lacro to University of Hawaii President David Lassner. Her effective date of appointment is March 1, 2023. "Dr. Misaki Takabayashi brings global and diverse perspectives through her life experiences growing up in Australia, working in Hilo, Hawaii, and now i more PR