ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Allies unite in tactical and operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 * * Published Sept. 9, 2025 * By Deb Henley, 505th Command and Control Wing Public Affairs * 505th Command and Control Wing JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested env more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Allies unite in tactical and operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment. Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-n more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Allies unite in tactical, operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment. Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening speed more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Buddy Squadron 25-2 Kicks Off at Cheongju Air Base * CHEONGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 152nd Fighter Squadron from the 17th Fighter Wing hosts aircraft and personnel from the 36th Fighter Squadron as Buddy Squadron 25-5 kicks off at Cheongju Air Base, ROK, Sept 8, 2025. Previous F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron arrive at Cheongju Air B more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Headquarters in West Sacramento * West Sacramento, Calif. - (September 9, 2025) California American Water held a groundbreaking for its new headquarters facility at 700 Riverpoint Drive in West Sacramento. This milestone showcases the company's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional water  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Opposes Annual Labor, Health, Human Services And Education Measure That Slashes Support For Public Education, Workforce Development, Public Health and Other Core Programs * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in full Committee today against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Opposes Commerce-Justice-Science Funding Measure That Slashes Support For Law Enforcement, Minority Businesses, Domestic Violence, Scientific Research And Development, Legal Aid And Other Core Programs * U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in Committee last night against the proposed $79 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Proposal To Further Strengthen U.S. - Pacific Islands Partnerships Included In Bipartisan Foreign Policy Bill Approved By U.S. House * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i - First) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between the United States and o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Votes Against Initial House Version Of Annual Defense Measure That Fails To Exert Congressional Oversight Of Trump Administration Actions Undermining Our Nation's Military * U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) tonight voted against the initial U.S. House $893 billion version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) despite adoption of five of his floor amendments and vario more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Earthjustice, on behalf of the Center for Conservation Hawaii, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expressing strong opposition to the proposed consolidation of deep seabed mining license and permit processes. CCH asserts that such consolidation could pose severe threats to Hawaii's delicate marine ecosystems, particularly for endangered species that inhabit the region. CCH, dedicated to the protection of marine spe more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is undertaking 5-year status reviews for 122 species in Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. These reviews are a mandate of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The purpose of this process is to assess the status of endangered and threatened plants and animals to ensure their listing classifications are supported by the best available scientific and commercial data. The reviews will cover a total of 1 more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Forged in Fire: Arctic Artillery Sharpens Indo-Pacific Partnership * YUKON TRAINING AREA, Alaska -- The thunder of M119 howitzers echoed across the Yukon Training Area as Soldiers of the U.S. Army's 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment joined forces with the Indian Army to conduct a live-fire exercise Sept. 6, 2025 during Yudh Abhyas 2025. The bilateral training even more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Gen. Brunson Reaffirms UNC's Enduring Commitment to Peace and Regional Stability at Seoul Defense Dialogue 75th Anniversary Dinner * SEOUL, South Korea -- General Xavier Brunson, Commander of United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), and United States Forces Korea (USFK), participated in the Seoul Defense Dialogue hosted by the Republic of Korea Ministry of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Hawaii State Rep. Mahina Poepoe submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration opposing a petition for exemption from a minimum flight altitude for air tour operations. The letter, submitted by the representative for Hawai'i's 13th District, expressed strong opposition to a request by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters to fly at a lower altitude than the current 1,500-foot AGL minimum. The representative argued the petiti more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Hawaii State Sen. Michelle N. Kidani expressed strong opposition to the petition for exemption filed by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The public comment letter highlights concerns regarding the request to lower the minimum flight altitude for commercial air tours from 1,500 feet to 700 feet above ground level, a move that would affect multiple communities across the islands of Hawaii, including Oahu, Maui, and Molokai. In t more ST

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 9 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: * * * Hawaiian Electric ready to handle increase in rooftop solar applications as customers rush to claim expiring tax credit Federal incentives ending as of Dec. 31, 2025 * Hawaiian Electric is focused on approving applications for residential rooftop solar and battery storage systems as quickly as possible as customers rush to finish installations before the early expiration of the Residential Clean Energy T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Press Trump Administration Decision to Raise Student Loan Payments for Low-Income Americans * ~ Letter follows reporting that the Administration plans to gut Biden-era Income-Driven Repayment plans, which would force hundreds of thousands of borrowers to make higher monthly payments on their student loans ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Sept. 9 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Jolie Bush models for First American fashion brand in Hawaii * Embracing unexpected opportunities has led Jolie Bush to moments she never imagined for herself -- like walking a runway in Hawaii for First American designer Angela Howe. Bush, a Chickasaw citizen and impact banking officer for Local Bank in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, attended the Oweesta Annual Nati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana in a lawsuit against Homeworks Construction Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii. The lawsuit, filed under the Toxic Substances Control Act, seeks both injunctive relief and civil penalties from the company. The complaint alleges violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, which governs renovation projects performed by the defen more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii posted the following news release: * * * Kauai Man Sentenced to Over 29 Years' Imprisonment for Extortion, Drug Trafficking, and Carrying a Firearm Acting United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that David Borges, 43, of Koloa, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by Senior United States District Judge Helen Gillmor to 352 months' imprisonment followed by 5 years' supervised release on his guilty more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * MARMC Chief Petty Officer Receives Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. * Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) - Norfolk, VA - Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) Ollie Dunlap, a native of Waianae, Hawaii, assigned to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), was recently named a 2025 recipient of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award, which will be conferred upon him during a cerem more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ LEAD OVERSIGHT HEARING TO EXAMINE TRIBAL ENERGY PROGRAMS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA), and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Vice Chairman, held an Oversight Hearing entitled: "Unleashing Indian Energy - Examining Federal Programs  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * Navy Region Hawaii N-Focus: Spotlight on Strategy and Future Shore Integrated Requirements (N5) By Raquel Cloma, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Strategy and Future Shore Integrated Requirements (N5) focuses on strategic planning, business planning, and resource management to ensure the long-term effectiveness and efficiency of shore facilities in Hawaii. Strategy and Future Shore Integrated Requiremen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * October 2025 events & updates at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park * News Release Date: September 10, 2025 Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018 HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawai`i - Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park announces updates and events for October 2025. Photos are available. Kilauea Volcano's Ongoing Eruption. Kilauea continues to draw many visitors to Hawai`i  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: * * * Pacific Air Forces builds preparedness and strengthens capacity with partners and Allies through Pacific Angel 25-1 * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Angel 25-1 is Pacific Air Forces' annual medical aid and crisis response mission to promote the interoperability of regional military, interagency and civilian emergency response, and disaster management experts at Katunayake Air Base,  more PR

PACIFIC MISSLE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii, Sept. 13 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * PMRF Prepares for 'Dark Skies' and Shearwater Fledging Season on Kaua'i By Jonell Kaohelaulii, PMRF Public Affairs The annual fledging of Newell's shearwaters ('A'o) and Hawaiian petrels ('Ua'u) on Kaua'i, begins September 15 to December 15, marking a critical period for two of Hawai'i's most threatened seabirds. Each year, young seabirds leave their mountain burrows for the fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Markey Introduces Legislation to Refund Small Businesses for Trump Tariffs Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.) more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 231-196. "When the Armed Services Committee reported out this year's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * SCHATZ, MURKOWSKI LEAD OVERSIGHT HEARING TO EXAMINE TRIBAL ENERGY PROGRAMS AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Committee, held an Oversight Hearing titled: "Unleashing Indian Energy - Examining Feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Donald Trump's Economy Is Costing You More Money * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today about how Donald Trump's economic policies are raising prices on everything, killing jobs, and causing shortages. "Trump is raising the price of everything. Unless you are a billionaire getting enormous tax cuts and generous corporate giveaways, this economy more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * The 15th Medical Group, USTRANSCOM, and partners test critical medical evacuation capabilities * The 15th Medical Group supported U.S. Transportation Command's annual Ultimate Caduceus exercise recently, testing the Defense Department's ability to coordinate large-scale military patient movement from the Indo-Pacific region to medical facilities within the United States. Having taken place July 21 thr more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * US, Japan Conduct Bilateral Operations * Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted bilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 4-5. Participants included the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76), JMSDF Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 18 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- University of Hawaii at Manoa Master of Public Health student Taylor Fujisawa submitted a public comment letter raising concerns about obesity rates among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in response to a proposal from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to mandate front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labels on packaged foods. The letter highlighted alarming health disparities that place these communities at a greater risk for non-communicable diseases due t more ST

MANOA, Hawaii, Sept. 13 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * First-of-its-kind agriculture maps help Hawaii track crops, boost food security Newly released, first-of-its-kind agriculture maps of the state of Hawaii are expected to help policymakers, land managers and researchers better monitor crop diversity, evaluate land-use change and design programs that support food security and sustainable agriculture. Experts said the new resource can also a more PR