#emergency proclamation

The proclamation enables rapid deployment of resources to mitigate risks in an effort to address existing and potential impacts caused by inclement weather conditions, in this case critical fire weather that could lead to wildfires.

“On its current track, Hone will brush past the southern slopes of the Big Island tonight into Sunday morning, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large surf. Expect strong and gusty easterly winds and periods of heavy showers to continue Sunday into Monday as Hone passes south of the smaller islands.” — National Weather Service Hawai‘i Area Synopis from 12:08 p.m. today

Officials on Friday identified public transportation routes that can temporarily accommodate students and be adjusted in the short-term to prioritize student access in the affected Hilo-Waiākea and Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex Areas.

Sandwich Isle Communications recently announced to customers that services would cease on June 1.

Oʻahu and Maui County are in the crosshairs first, with Kauaʻi targeted into the weekend. The Big Island is being mostly spared.

Developers must now produce 60% of their units at 140% of the area median income or less – instead of the previous 50%-plus requirement.

The renewed emergency proclamation will be in effect through Jan. 5 unless terminated or superseded by separate proclamation, whichever shall occur first.

Gov. Josh Green issued a fifth emergency proclamation after leaving Maui on Sunday, Aug. 13.

The fourth proclamation helps to facilitate response, recovery, and rebuilding for West Maui.

Tourist Sarah Adams said she could not “morally or ethically” stay on Maui any longer knowing that she would be using resources that were needed by residents.

Hawai’i Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke issued an emergency proclamation to extend the state of emergency to all counties and discourage non-essential air travel to Maui.

The virtual question-and-answer session will begin at 2:30 p.m., and will be livestreamed on the Office of the Governor Facebook page and the Office of the Governor Instagram feed.

Firefighters on Maui have been battling wildfires and structure fires on Tuesday in Upcountry and Lahaina areas, including on the main tourist drag of Front Street. The fires are not contained, fueled by high winds and dry air as a result of Hurricane Dora.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, acting on behalf of Gov. Josh Green, issued an emergency proclamation on Tuesday afternoon relating to wildfires in Maui and Hawaiʻi Counties that are being fueled by windy and dry conditions created by Hurricane Dora.

The state has contracted Andrew’s Fencing of Hilo on the Big Island for the project. The company will start work this month, which will take about a month to complete.

Because of recent actions by the Hawai’i County Council and Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, there is a mandate to fast track demolition of the abandoned 148-bedroom structure that formerly was Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel along Banyan Drive.

Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday issued an emergency proclamation mandating the state take urgent action to deal with public safety issues at the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel, which once was an iconic resort and is now abandoned and a magnet for trespassers and illegal activity.

Green’s emergency proclamation, signed on July 17, seeks to expedite the construction of new homes through a slew of measures including appointing a state Lead Housing Officer, creating a working group and streamlining established regulatory processes.

Since taking office Dec. 5, 2022, not only has Gov. Josh Green diagnosed problems, he’s already prescribed and suggested solutions to treat many of Hawai‘i’s issues, including homelessness, affordability and climate change, as well as addressing government transparency and housing, among others. 

The move allows for a streamlined response and coordination of resources in the event of a disaster.