#Clean Air Branch
DOH warns of potential health hazards from Kīlauea vog as eruption pauses
April 26, 2025 · 1:30 AM UTC
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is urging residents and visitors to take precautions as elevated volcanic gas emissions from the recently paused Kīlauea eruption continue to produce vog and poor air quality across the islands.
Health officials issue smoke advisory due to fire at Maui’s Hammerhead Metal Recycling
April 21, 2024 · 1:48 AM UTC
The state Department of Health Clean Air Branch has issued a smoke advisory due to an ongoing fire at Hammerhead Metal Recycling in Puʻunēnē, Maui. The fire was first reported at 10:36 a.m., and has generated dense smoke in surrounding areas. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch advises residents and visitors on […]
State Health Department cites Mahi Pono for “fugitive dust” violations
July 19, 2023 · 9:45 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Clean Air Branch has issued a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order to Mahi Pono, LLC, for fugitive dust violations.
Two Maui Companies Cited by Health Department for Alleged Air Permit Violations
August 8, 2020 · 1:52 AM UTC
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued Notices and Finding of Violation and Orders against four companies, including two on Maui.
Study: Hawai‘i on Target to Beat 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal
January 17, 2020 · 7:23 PM UTC
Projections in the report indicate Hawai‘i is on target to meet the state’s goal established by the legislature in 2007 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to be equal to or below 1990 levels.
Seven Hawaiʻi Companies Cited for Air Permit Violations
November 1, 2018 · 7:44 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch has issued Notices and Finding of Violation and Orders against seven companies across the state.
16 Hawaii Companies Cited by Clean Air Branch
January 24, 2013 · 9:09 PM UTC
A total of nearly $80,000 in penalties was imposed, the largest of which was $25,000, assessed against Hawaiian Electric Light Company in part for exceeding the ammonia emission limit. The violation was self reported.
Anti-Cane Burning Petition Includes 8,730 Signatures
September 26, 2012 · 4:18 PM UTC
A group that is seeking to end the burning of sugar cane on Maui delivered petitions with more than 8,700 signatures to the State Department of Health on Tuesday.
HC&S Explains Air Permit Violation
April 11, 2012 · 8:18 PM UTC
A “malicious fire” at an HC&S field in Kahului last year led to the early harvest of sugar cane in the area, and a subsequent air permit violation. “These circumstances led to confusion about the remaining cane in field 716 and resulted in 25 acres of field 716 being burned when HC&S completed the harvest in November 2011, rather than in 2012,” said Volner.
New Rules Prohibit Backyard Burning of Household Trash
April 10, 2012 · 12:25 AM UTC
According to Capt. Haake, the Fire Prevention receives about one call per month in regards to people wanting to burn yard waste and trash; but numerous calls per month in regards to people complaining about smoke issues from such fires.
Maui Company Cited for Air Permit Violations
March 13, 2012 · 5:05 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Clean Air Branch has issued Notices of Violations and Orders against eight companies for air permit violations—two of them were from Maui County.
Air Quality Worsens During 2010 New Year Celebration
January 9, 2010 · 1:10 AM UTC
Light and variable winds are to blame for an drop in air quality on New Year’s day. The air particulates exceeded the federal 24-hour standard at several monitoring locations. The Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch monitored air quality at five stations located at Honolulu, Sand Island, Pearl City, Kapolei, and Kihei on Maui. Three […]
Hazy Skies and Light Winds Expected During New Year Celebration
December 31, 2009 · 9:15 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s (DOH) Clean Air Branch will be monitoring Hawai’i’s air quality during New Year’s and comparing it with national ambient air quality standards. Health officials say the heavy use of fireworks during the annual holiday celebration can significantly increase the amount of particulates in the air, especially on Oahu. The […]
HAWAII’S NEW YEAR’S AIR QUALITY BETTER THAN EXPECTED
January 9, 2009 · 5:44 PM UTC
Hawaii’s air quality on New Year’s Eve was better than expected according to a report released by the state Department of Health. The highest concentration of particulate matter was recorded at Pearl City. All other locations monitored including Kihei on Maui recorded levels lower or equal to last year’s New Year’s celebration. The state’s Clean […]