#Nolan Espinda

Former PSD Director Nolan Espinda Dies

Former Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda died Thursday, May 19. He was 65.

Governor Appoints Special Master to Oversee Public Safety Dept.

Gov. David Ige is taking steps to replace the leadership at the top of Hawai‘i’s Department of Public Safety.

Ige Addresses Leadership Changes, UI Benefits, And Vetoes

If it proves necessary, the governor said he will divert funding from the $321 million in line-item vetoes he made earlier this year to bolster the UI program.

Directors of Department of Health, Public Safety to Retire

Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson and Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda will retire in September, Gov. David Ige’s office announced this morning.

New Appointment Announced for PSD Deputy Director for Corrections

The governor and public safety director have announced a new public safety deputy director for corrections, Shari Kimoto, who will begin her new position on Dec. 17.

Gov. Ige Appoints Seven to Cabinet Positions

Among Ige’s appointments, Carty Chang replaces William Aila Jr. as the acting director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.