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Department of Health closes Maui Brewing Company in Lahaina due to cockroach and rodent infestation

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

During a complaint and routine inspection on July 10, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard at Maui Brewing Company to protect public health due to a cockroach and rodent infestation.

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2023-29 Judge Sides With State In Lawsuit Regarding Alleged “strip Search” In Charter School

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Hawai‘i Circuit Court Judge Kevin T. Morikone has granted summary judgment in favor of Kapolei Charter School and its director Wanda Villareal, the Department of Education, and the Hawai‘i State Public Charter School Commission—the defendants in a lawsuit regarding an alleged “strip search” of three students.

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Increase Safety on Hawaiʻi’s Roadways

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed seven bills into law at a signing ceremony in the hope of increasing safety on Hawaiʻi’s roadways.

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Polihale State Park Focus Of Upcoming Community Meeting July 11, 2023

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP) is hosting a community meeting to share input regarding Polihale State Park

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New Deputy Director for Corrections Appointed

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

The Department of Public Safety (PSD) on July 11 announced the appointment of Sanna Muñoz to serve as the Deputy Director for Corrections (DEP-C), effective August 1, 2023.

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Protect Beaches, Shorelines and Public Land

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 6, Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed three bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Makapu‘u lookout in Waimānalo along with 14 bills signed earlier that support the protection of Hawaiʻi’s beaches, shorelines, and public lands.

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Video: Hirono Questions Nominee to Be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Leadership Accountability and Commitment to Modernization of Dod Infrastructure

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, during a full committee hearing, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, questioned General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., who has been nominated to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws Supporting the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, and Expanding Language Access

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has enacted laws that will strengthen protections for kūpuna and those living with disabilities; to support caregivers and provide funding for state departments and agencies that offer services and educational programs for elderly and disabled residents.

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Department of Health conditionally approves defueling of Red Hill surge tanks

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved Joint Task Force-Red Hill’s (JTF-RH) operational plan to defuel four fuel-containing surge tanks located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

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Climate Commission Receives Grant, July 6, 2023

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 6, at a press conference as part of the Investing in America Tour, representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in federal funding to the State of Hawaiʻi for climate mitigation planning.

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Governor Green Announces New Members Of The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Of Directors

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has named two new members of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) Board of Directors.

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Governor Green Issues Veto List

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has notified legislative leaders of his vetoes of 11 bills passed during the 2023 legislative session.

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Department of Health Warns of Voluntary Recall of belVita Breakfast Sandwich Products due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

he Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Mondelez Global LLC of two varieties of its belVita Breakfast Sandwich products because they may contain undeclared peanut contamination from cross-contact on a manufacturing line.

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Hawaii: 11 Hispanic lives lost in week ending June 17

By Aloha State News | Jul 9, 2023

There were 11 Hispanic people who died in Hawaii in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Promote a Clean Energy Future

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed several bills into law to help combat climate change and work towards the state’s zero-emission goal of 100-percent clean energy by 2045.

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Department of Health issues Voluntary Recall Warning for Van’s Gluten-Free Original Waffles due to Undeclared Wheat Allergan

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Van’s International Foods of certain packages of frozen Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles because they may contain undeclared wheat.

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Gov. Green Enacts Laws Supporting Local Agriculture

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed bills that support local agriculture in an effort to strengthen a crucial segment of Hawaiʻi’s economy.

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State Of Hawai‘i And City & County Of Honolulu Prevail In Case Regarding Vulgarity On Vanity Plates

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

he U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of the State of Hawai‘i and the City and County of Honolulu in a lawsuit challenging state and local rules prohibiting the use of expletives on personalized license plates, finding that the relevant state and local rules are constitutional.

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Department of Health approves fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary for Aloha Green Apothecary

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Aloha Green Holdings, Inc. dba Aloha Green Apothecary after passing the final on-site inspection of their fourth retail dispensary. Aloha Green Apothecary’s new retail location is at 92-1047 Olani St., Unit 1-110, Kapolei, HI, 96707, and expects to begin sales on July 3, 2023.

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Gov. Green Extends Family Tax Credit, Signs $37.2B Fiscal Biennium Operating Budget

By Aloha State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor Josh Green, M.D., on June 3o signed legislation to provide sweeping income support to Hawaiʻi’s working families, and to fund state operations for the coming fiscal biennium.