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Indigenous leaders join former Secretary of State John Kerry in push to protect Pacific Remote Islands
The region of islands and atolls in the Central Pacific holds deep historical significance for Hawaiians, Marshallese, CHamorus and other Pacific cultures. They are also home to resilient coral reef ecosystems and threatened and endangered wildlife.
Big Island residents encouraged to continue showing support and solidarity for Maui
Ceremonies and events were hosted Thursday throughout Hawai‘i — including in Hilo — to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that ravaged parts of Maui, especially the blaze that decimated historic Lahaina.
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signs bill banning seabed mining in state waters
Twenty-seven countries are now in support of a moratorium or precautionary pause on seabed mining for metals used in electric vehicles.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacifc Islander stories, cultures inextricably tied to that of US
U.S. Senate, unanimously adopting resolution introduced by Hawai’i Democrat Sen. Maie Hirono, and President Joe Biden mark May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Gov. Green lowers flags to honor Sandra Day O’Connor
Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor died at 93 years old on Dec. 1.
Maui wildfires update: 3 more victims identified; 95% of the Lāhainā disaster area has been searched
The death toll in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past century remains at 115; a total of 38 victims have been identified so far.
Maui wildfires update: 115 people confirmed dead with 850 still unaccounted for
As of Monday, 100% of the single-story residential properties were searched in the disaster area in Lāhainā, that spanned approximately 3.5 miles.
Maui wildfires update: President Joe Biden and First Lady visit Maui to meet with first responders and survivors
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Maui today, to observe the impacts of three Maui fires ignited on Aug. 8.
Bidens traveling to Maui on Aug. 21 to meet first responders, survivors, officials of wildfires
In Maui, the Bidens will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort.
Biden Administration student loan forgiveness plan to help nearly 1,700 Hawai‘i borrowers
The plan would also eliminate a total of $90.2 million of debt from student loan borrowers throughout the state.
President Biden supports national marine sanctuary for Pacific Remote Islands
The potential new National Marine Sanctuary identified in the Presidential Memorandum would conserve 777,000 square miles, including the existing Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Gov. Josh Green’s order, at the direction of President Joe Biden, is in effect until sunset today.
‘Grief is the Price We Pay for Love’: President, National Mark 9/11 Anniversary
The nation commemorated on Sunday one of the worst days the county has had to endure, paying tribute in ceremonies to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
