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Tax relief for families impacted by Red Hill water contamination

The State of Hawai‘i will not require those families and individuals adversely impacted by the Red Hill fuel crisis to pay state taxes on relief provided by the federal government to cover expenses, according to an announcement made by Governor Josh Green, M.D.

Hawaiʻi lawmakers, environmental groups ‘disappointed’ with DoD plans to appeal emergency order at Red Hill

Earthjustice and the Sierra Club of Hawai‘i expressed “deep frustration” at the US Navy’s decision to appeal the state’s emergency order to defuel the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

State Water Commission takes positions on Red Hill water contamination emergency

The State Commission on Water Resource Management stands united alongside the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation and the Hawai‘i Department of Health calling on the Navy to immediately suspend operations at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

Survey Begins on civilians affected by Navy water system contamination at JBPPH

A public health team will conduct a survey beginning today, Jan. 4, 2022 to investigate the potential health impacts on the civilian population affected by the contamination of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Water Distribution System.  

Navy Detects Petroleum Products in Red Hill Well, Levels Below DOH Action Levels

The Navy has confirmed detection of petroleum products in the Red Hill well, which has been isolated since Sunday.  This comes after preliminary findings released by the state Department of Health earlier this week.