Federal bill approves funding to drain Red Hill fuel tanks.
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Federal bill OK’d with funding to drain Red Hill fuel tanks The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a short-term funding bill that includes a provision that pushes the Department of Defense to abide by a state emergency order to drain the tanks at the Navy’s underground Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and provides $100 million in funding for the process. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now. Top state investigator says white collar crime unit sat on government corruption cases Hawai‘i creates conduct commission Pay raises negotiated for Hawai‘i public worker union Not in the cards: Gambling bills among dead proposals at the Hawai‘i Legislature Hawai‘i Senate recommends passing bill allowing anyone 65 or older to use cannabis for medical purposes State agencies were tasked with buying more local food. Can Hawai‘i supply it? DOE plan for virtual school gets thumbs down from board for lack of details Vaccine booster not required for University of Hawai‘i students, staff |
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MAUI COUNTY |
Maui Police Chief Pelletier highlights first 60 days in office, says morale is good Maui Police Chief John Pelletier discussed his first 60 days in office during Wednesday’s regularly scheduled Police Commission meeting, summarizing what is being done, and the upcoming plans he has for the department. Maui Now. Maui News. As MPD faces staffing crisis, county is in desperate need of more 911 dispatchers Should Maui hotels pay more for water? This council member thinks so |
KAUAʻI |
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