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Hirono secures key priorities for Hawaiʻi and Pacific Region in Committee markup of annual defense bill
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) secured several key priorities for Hawaiʻi and the US military during the Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
Kaua‘i supports disaster-proof domes at debut public meeting; organizers want concept to go statewide and beyond
The proposed Kaua‘i Resilience Center addresses what organizers say is a dire lack of emergency infrastructure.
UH launching space tech development center, student-training hub
The Space Sciences Initiative is expected to expand Hawaiʻi’s technology sector and create more high-paying jobs across the state.
Sen. Hirono secures priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Senate Armed Services Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Senator makes priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Mystery balloon floated above Hawai‘i, headed toward Mexico
The object, which is not believed to by a Chinese spy apparatus, is now floating toward Mexico and remains tracked by the U.S. military.
General dubs Pōhakuloa Training Area ‘center of gravity’ for military in Pacific
“We don’t want to start a conflict or a war with China because that’s something that nobody wants,” Maj. Gen. Joe Ryan said.
Hirono presses Pentagon about need for Hawai‘i unified missile defense plan
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Thursday during a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, about the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawai‘i.
Pōhakuloa Training Area receives funding to protect and restore native plants and species
Over $7 million of federal funds has been awarded to the state of Hawai‘i for restoration and recovery projects on military training installations located on O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, and Hawai‘i Island.
VIDEO: U.S. Coast Guard tracking Russian ship off coast of Hawaiian Islands
In recent weeks, the U.S. Coast Guard has continued to monitor a Russian vessel, believed to be an intelligence gathering ship, off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance to hold first informational briefings this week
The Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance will hold its first informational briefings of 2023, during which various state department representatives will provide updates and requests on their budget proposals.
Law to Curb Use of DoD Network for Child Pornography
More than 45 million online images and videos of child sexual abuse material were reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Military Bases
The READINESS Act of 2019 is legislation meant to protect military bases from extreme weather events by requiring them to prepare for environmental disasters.
Gov. Ige Reappoints Hawai‘i Defense Department Leaders
Gov. David Ige has reappointed Major General Arthur “Joe” Logan as adjutant general, Hawai‘i National Guard, Department of Defense.
Senators Press DOD to Halt Funding of Immigration Detention Centers
Senators demand answers following Trump’s claim that the DOD will build “massive cities of tents” for those seeking asylum.
