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Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Bills to Enhance Water Safety and Kūpuna Care
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed four measures into law today to strengthen Hawai‘i’s public safety through the enactment of safety measures and protocols surrounding retention and detention ponds, as well as legislation that...

Coming Soon: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Returns to Kapolei, HI Under New Management
Kapolei, HI, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big flavor is making a comeback in West Oahu. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is coming soon to Kapolei, Hawaii, under dynamic new management, bringing back its beloved Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to the local...

24-hour detour at Old Fort Weaver Road for Farrington Highway widening project
Posted on Jul 2, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of the full closure of the eastbound Farrington Highway between Old Fort Weaver Road and the Fort Weaver Road...

24-hour detour at Old Fort Weaver Road for Farrington Highway widening project
Posted on Jul 2, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies road users of the full closure of the eastbound Farrington Highway between Old Fort Weaver Road and the Fort Weaver Road...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts State Budget
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed House Bill 300 (Act 250), the Executive Biennium Budget that funds critical state operations and supports the sustainability and development of our state through capital improvement projects...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts State Budget
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed House Bill 300 (Act 250), the Executive Biennium Budget that funds critical state operations and supports the sustainability and development of our state through capital improvement projects...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Increases Public Safety with the Signing of Fireworks Bills
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed two notable pieces of legislation into law, marking a significant milestone in the effort to curb the illegal use, sale and distribution of fireworks in the state of Hawai‘i. The passage of House...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Increases Public Safety with the Signing of Fireworks Bills
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed two notable pieces of legislation into law, marking a significant milestone in the effort to curb the illegal use, sale and distribution of fireworks in the state of Hawai‘i. The passage of House...

Purdue Research Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute to embark on expedition to identify Amelia Earhart’s missing plane
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the 88th anniversary of her mysterious disappearance, Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) announced a remarkable joint effort to locate Amelia...

Westgate Resorts and Chuck E. Cheese Sign Strategic Arcade, Tech & Marketing Relationship
ORLANDO, Fla. and IRVING, Texas, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westgate Resorts, the largest privately held timeshare and vacation experience company, and Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s leading family entertainment center, announced a...

SlapBak Drops the Mic with 'It’s Only America' — The Protest Anthem of a Generation
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a cultural moment where shouting often replaces listening and ideology overshadows empathy, SlapBak frontman Jara Harris is making noise for all the right reasons. The band’s...

Early morning work along Honoapi‘ilani Highway near Mile Post 14
Posted on Jul 2, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users that there will be short holds of traffic for approximately 20 minutes or less on Honoapi‘ilani Highway...

Early morning work along Honoapi‘ilani Highway near Mile Post 14
Posted on Jul 2, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users that there will be short holds of traffic for approximately 20 minutes or less on Honoapi‘ilani Highway...

DBEDT E-newsletter – June 2025
Aloha kākou, This past month reminded us of the power of partnership, innovation, and resilience. From Washington, D.C. to Wailuku, Hawai‘i was well represented—thanks to the local businesses who traveled to the nation’s capital for Hawai‘i on the...

Changes to crosswalk at Fort Weaver Road and Makule Road near ‘Ilima Intermediate
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be moving the raised crosswalk on Fort Weaver Road at its intersection with Makule Road to separate crossing pedestrians from the...

Changes to crosswalk at Fort Weaver Road and Makule Road near ‘Ilima Intermediate
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be moving the raised crosswalk on Fort Weaver Road at its intersection with Makule Road to separate crossing pedestrians from the...

PumpAlarm.com Offers TextLight Air Pressure Monitoring Kit
Indianapolis company offers cellular-enabled air pressure monitoring solution for industrial and commercial pneumatic systems. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PumpAlarm.com, a leading provider of remote...

HAWAI‘I GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND EVENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE...

Radius Recycling Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Significant Improvements Sequentially and Year-Over-Year Higher Ferrous, Nonferrous and Finished Steel Sales Volumes Radius Board Declares Quarterly Dividend PORTLAND, Ore., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radius Recycling, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDUS)...

HAWAI‘I GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND EVENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE...