The Legislature conducted a joint House and Senate hearing on the January 13th false missile alert statewide. The early morning mistake caused mass confusion and panic in some areas. Governor David Ige told lawmakers Friday that safeguards are in place and there will be consequences for the 38 minute delay to end the false alarm.
Governor David Ige addressed the state on network television last night. He said he will not take it out on Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency personnel for the false missile attack alert and asked those who call in death threats to EMA staff to stop.
Governor David Ige confirmed Saturday during a news conference that the emergency alert system warning of an imminent ballistic missile attack on Hawai’i was due to human error. He said the system operator clicked “actual” instead of “test” and triggered a statewide warning. The Governor also confirmed it took 38 minutes to issue a cancellation notice because it had to be done manually.
There are 10 days left before the end of the tax year. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawai’i hosted a seminar with some tax advice for businesses. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
The 9.5 billion dollar Honolulu Rail Transit Project is awaiting award of a contract to complete the line to Ala Moana Center. But, as HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, City lawmakers are looking beyond Ala Moana.
Governor David Ige submitted his 2019 Supplemental Budget to the Legislature today. He is requesting additional funding for construction projects for education, housing and improvements to correctional facilities.
Emergency medical care for Honolulu’s homeless cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year. Now, there’s a possible solution. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
The state and counties are trying to resolve illegal vacation rentals in residential areas but it’s a complicated issue throughout the state. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
O’ahu needs 2,600 housing units built each year to keep up with population growth. But, building housing that’s affordable is not that easy. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
Climate Change and what can and should be done about it. That was the focus of a round-table discussion hosted by Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa last week. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile over Japan today. At the same time, Hawai’i’s Governor provided a preview of the state’s warning siren in the event of a nuclear attack. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
Hawai’i’s first public-private rental housing project for homeless families should be completed in 2 months. As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, a number of social service providers support the project.
