In case you missed it, there’s good news in time for summer travel: As of March 26, passengers arriving in Hawaiʻi from domestic points of origin don’t have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-travel negative test result. Incoming passengers also aren’t required to create a Safe Travels account or provide traveler information. International passengers will continue to follow the requirements put in place by the federal government. (Read more)

What will the next phase of the pandemic look like for the state?  The answer depends on any new variants, but the good news is we know more about responding to COVID-19 than we did two years ago. In a March legislative briefing, health director Dr. Libby Char and state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble outlined DOH’s plans to keep the community safe as restrictions drop. (Read more)

The news was stunning and a major win for the state: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced on March 7 that the Navy will defuel and permanently close the Red Hill storage facility. “Throughout the process, we will work closely with the Hawai‘i Department of Health and with the Environmental Protection Agency to safely defuel the Red Hill facility,” he said. (Read more)

With the approach of Earth Day, there’s never been a better time to explore the islands — either in person or virtually. To help, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources has launched a new website upgrade to make it easier to find a whole host of resources specific to each island. (Read more) 

The largest volunteer-focused campaign in the state – also marking Earth Day April 22 — gets under way this month with Kanu Hawai‘i, multiple community partners and thousands of volunteers. The annual event is an opportunity to encourage people to engage with their communities and recognize volunteers for their year-round contributions. (Read more)

It was a celebration Queen Lili‘uokalani would have loved – filled with music, singing and keiki dancing hula. But the March 31 event marking the 175^th anniversary of Washington Place was also a chance to step back in time, to bear witness to the residence’s place in history as a National Historic Landmark and home to many of Hawai‘i’s leaders. (Read more)

Whether it’s International Women’s Day or April’s Earth Month, celebrating the contributions of women and girls around the world and close to home has never been more important.  That’s especially true as Hawai‘i has emerged as a global leader in fighting climate change and creating a healthier, more sustainable planet. (Read more)

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