Trina Thomas News
Levins: ‘Servicemembers should not be taken advantage of by businesses’
By Trina Thomas | Aug 2, 2022
The Executive Director of Hawaii’s Office of Consumer Protection, Stephen Levins, recently announced that $34.2 million will be repaid to 46,000 service members and veterans who were deceived and defrauded by Harris Jewelry.
Leah Laramee 'honored' for promotion to climate change, adaptation coordinator
By Trina Thomas | Aug 1, 2022
The State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission announced July 19 that Leah Laramee has been selected to serve as the commission’s interim climate change mitigation and adaptation coordinator.
Ige attends affordable housing ceremonies: ‘this comprehensive approach is making a real difference here'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 25, 2022
Governor David Ige participated in ceremonies on Tuesday for the Kahului Lani senior affordable project in Kahului and the ground blessing for the affordable Kaiāulu o Kūku’ia complex in Lahaina.
Hirono cosponsors Affordable Insulin Now Act: 'We must cap insulin costs at $35 a month'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 30, 2022
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) cosponsored a partisan bill that, if approved, would cap insulin costs at $35 a month.
Hawaii State Hospital administrator on New Patient Facility: 'This is a day we've been looking forward to for more than 20 years'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 29, 2022
The Hawaii Department of Health announced the opening of the Hawaii State Hospital New Patient Facility.
Schatz announces $2.6 million EV charging station investment to 'help Hawaii achieve its goal to build a clean economy'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced $2.6 million in federal funding for Hawaii to build a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Schatz announces more than $10 million in funding for 'fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors' in Hawaii
By Trina Thomas | Feb 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) recently announced more than $10.7 million in federal funding for sustainable fishing, hunting and wildlife conservation in the islands of Hawaii.
Schatz announces $339 million in federal funds for bridge repairs: 'I was proud to support this legislation'
By Trina Thomas | Jan 28, 2022
On Jan. 14, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced that Hawaii will receive federal funds over the next five years for state bridge repairs and improvements.
Kahele and other Democrats introduce bill for 'better access to available, affordable testing' for COVID-19
By Trina Thomas | Jan 27, 2022
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would make rapid at-home tests for COVID-19 more readily available for Americans.
Hawaii Forest Institute 'invites you to explore the wonders of Hawaii's magnificent and unique forests'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 22, 2021
The Hawaii Forest Institute (HFI) is working tirelessly to manage sustainable forestry throughout the state.
Current Kilauea volcano alert level is 'Watch' and current aviation color code is 'Orange'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 10, 2021
On the evening of Aug. 23, a swarm of earthquakes was noticed under Kilauea caldera, creating the possibility that the volcano's magma has shifted.
University of Hawaii implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccine for 'health, safety and well-being of our campus community'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 10, 2021
University of Hawaii (UH) students have new guidelines that must be followed because of the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Cutting sugar in packaged foods and beverages 'can generate major improvements in health'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 7, 2021
A new study shows that dropping that daily soda from your diet -- or taking other steps to reduce sugar intake from prepackaged foods and beverages -- could be the determining factor in preventing a stroke, heart attack or cardiac arrest.
Ige reassures Hawaii: 'There are currently no plans to shut down'
By Trina Thomas | Sep 7, 2021
Some experts in the medical field are calling for Hawaii to be shut down for 30 days as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens and there is no crisis plan in sight.
'Entirely different real estate market' on Big Island compared to a year ago, Luva says
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
The Big Island real estate market did not experience a large shift in July as there is still a high demand for inventory and more buyers than what's available on the market.
Trafalgar Group poll: Public shaming does not help boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Do the unvaccinated need public shaming to encourage them to get a vaccine? According to a recent poll, most American's don't believe this is the correct approach.
New Kilauea volcano study provides guidance on how to 'forecast the evolution of a collapse sequence once it begins'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 10, 2021
New research of the 2018 Kilauea volcano revealed a paradigm on friction in earthquake faults, which could potentially help create hazard assessments and mitigation efforts in future volcanic eruptions.
Hawaii eviction moratorium scheduled to end in August: 'Many residents are now back at work'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 28, 2021
The eviction moratorium is seeing its final days after Gov. David Ige (D) notified the public that the last day will be Friday, Aug. 6.
Three counties receive $5 million for the purchase of electric buses: 'Hawaii has been a leader in clean energy'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 11, 2021
The Hawaii Department of Transportation and surrounding counties are taking a ride on the green side after receiving over $5 million in federal funding for the purchase of electric buses, announced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on July 2.
Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition is looking for qualified candidates: 'Hawaii is evolving'
By Trina Thomas | Jul 10, 2021
Kona Commons Shopping Center is holding an event on Sunday, July 18, for young women who are interested in candidate registration for the UCC Hawaii Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition.