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Department of Accounting and General Services hires its first Communications Officer, Diane Ako

The state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has hired its first Communications Officer. Diane Ako, most recently of KITV4 (Hawaiʻi ABC affiliate), came on board in November. Ako brings 25 years of newscasting experience and four years of public relations background to this job. State Comptroller Keith Regan (formerly of Maui) leads DAGS.

Public Special Use Permit Events at State Capitol Suspended

The state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) is suspending all public special use permit events at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, Washington Place, and other facilities it manages beginning Monday, March 16. The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum will also be closed until further notice.

Deputy Director Appointments to DAGS, DLIR, Budget & Finance

Governor David Ige made several appointments and re-appointments on Tuesday, Jan. 15, all subject to Senate confirmation.

Deputy Directors Appointed to DHHL and DAGS

Governor Neil Abercrombie named Michelle Kauhane as Deputy to the Chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, and Jan Gouveia as Deputy Director at DAGS.