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DOH approves Cure Oahu's third medical cannabis dispensary in Kailua
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has granted TCG Retro Market 1, operating as Cure Oahu, permission to proceed with its third retail facility after passing a final on-site inspection.
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Hawai'i reports travel-related dengue case; total reaches 15 statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new case of travel-related dengue virus on Oʻahu.
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Good Jobs Hawai'i introduces new creative industry training courses for Spring 2025
Hawai‘i residents will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in the creative industry with two new courses available for Spring 2025.
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USDA allocates $2.6M for Hawaii's food system enhancement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $2.6 million to 17 projects in Hawai‘i under the Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program.
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Dredging completed at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor with increased costs
The dredging project at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo, Hawai‘i, has reached completion.
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Ten new deputy sheriffs join Hawaii's Department of Law Enforcement
The Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) has officially welcomed ten new deputy sheriffs in a graduation ceremony held at the DLE's Training Services Division in Iwilei.
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Hawai'i updates rules on hemp processing and product sales
On November 26, 2024, Governor Josh Green approved changes to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health's administrative rules concerning hemp processing and manufactured hemp products.
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Precautions urged for bird rescuers amid avian flu detection on Oʻahu
Avian influenza strain H5N1 was identified in backyard birds on Oʻahu on November 15, 2024.
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Bryan Chin receives 2024 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award for HIV service contributions
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Harm Reduction Services Branch has announced Bryan Chin as the recipient of the 2024 Suzanne Richmond-Crum Award.
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Hawaii prepares for statewide siren and alert system test on December 2
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has announced the upcoming monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System.
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Avian influenza detected in wild duck on O‘ahu’s North Shore
The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild duck on the North Shore of O‘ahu.
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Outreach efforts increase as young monk seal frequents Hawai'i Island harbor
A young Hawaiian monk seal, named Keaka, has been frequenting the Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor on Hawai‘i Island.
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DHHL awards largest agricultural lot offering in decades
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has awarded 68 agricultural lots on Hawaiʻi Island, marking the largest offering of its kind by the department since the late 1980s.
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Hawaiʻi DLIR launches new UI call center with enhanced language support
The Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is set to launch a new Unemployment Insurance (UI) Call Center on November 25, 2024.
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Hawaiʻi code challenge awards $18K in prizes at annual event
Nine teams from high schools, colleges, and professional backgrounds secured $18,000 in awards at the ninth Hawai‘i Annual Code Challenge (HACC) held on November 16 at the University of Hawai‘i West Oʻahu.
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State urges military personnel to claim refunds from Harris Jewelry settlement
The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection is calling on service members and veterans who were misled by Harris Jewelry to file claims for refunds.
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Hawaiʻi investigates human contacts linked to H5N1-infected flocks
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is currently investigating human contacts related to a flock infected with the H5N1 virus.
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Hawai'i extends rental aid for Maui wildfire survivors beyond February 2025
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced an extension of the rental assistance program for Maui wildfire survivors.
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Women's prison opens new fitness center through collaborative efforts
The Women's Community Correctional Center (WCCC) in Kailua has opened a new fitness center named "Ho‘ōla," following a dedication ceremony and blessing on November 21, 2024.
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Hawai'i labor department hosts job fair offering career resources
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) will host an in-house job and resource fair on Friday, November 22, 2024.