HONOLULU – Hawai‘i’s first Foreign-Trade Zone administrator, Homer A. Maxey, is being honored by the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) with its first ever, annual award inaugurated in his name. The 2020 Homer Maxey Award will be presented in Washington, D.C. this February and given to the trade professional who has made outstanding contributions and provided significant support to advocacy in the industry. Maxey led the establishment of Hawai‘i’s Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 (FTZ9) in 1966 and the NAFTZ in 1973. He was elected as the association’s first president and is an honorary life member. “Homer Maxey was an active and passionate advocate for local and federal policy change that helped to make the foreign-trade zone program the success it is today for the nation’s import-export businesses and manufacturers”, said Mike McCartney, director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. “I can’t think of a more deserving individual for this award to be named after than Homer Maxey,” said David Sikkink, the current administrator of FTZ9. “Homer has been a lifelong advocate of the program and his work and accomplishments are a testament to his dedication to advance the program.” Through Maxey’s pioneering work, including establishing the first oil refinery in the nation to be located in a Foreign-Trade Zone, the first flour mill to use FTZ procedures to blend bakery mixes for export markets, and the first food processing and canning facility at Dole Pineapple to operate under FTZ procedures; Hawai‘i’s FTZ9 is one of the oldest and most respected zones in the nation. Under Maxey’s lead, FTZ9 became the first zone in the nation to receive the prestigious President’s “E” Award for excellence in export service. FTZ9 still serves more companies than any other FTZ in the country. “For some time, the NAFTZ Board has been considering ideas for honoring Homer’s considerable contributions to the FTZ program and the NAFTZ. We realized the important role Homer had played of many years as an advocate for the FTZ program and stakeholders, “said Erik Autor, president of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones. “We are very pleased to provide a continuing way to recognize and honor Homer’s advocacy role, which was critical in achieving many of the milestone reforms that built the FTZ program into what it is today.” This is NAFTZ’s first award of its kind, to be awarded on a national basis, that recognizes FTZ professionals who made outstanding contributions and provided significant support to NAFTZ advocacy. Mr. Maxey is a Kaua‘i native and retired as administrator of the Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 in 1993. He currently lives with his wife, Mahina, on the island of O‘ahu. About Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 (FTZ9) FTZ9 is a federal program administered by a state agency under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, with the mission of helping Hawai‘i companies import as efficiently as possible. FTZ9, located at Pier 2 between downtown Honolulu and Kaka‘ako, offers secure and economical warehousing and inventory control.  Importers can take advantage of the FTZ9 to defer, reduce, or even eliminate their import duties. FTZ9 is Hawai‘i’s one-stop-shop for international trade, housing the majority of the state’s customs brokers as well as shipping logistics firms, and other international trade support organizations. U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones allow companies to take advantage of Federal import and export benefits to compete on a level playing field with foreign manufacturers. About the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ): The NAFTZ (National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones) represents the interests of the foreign-trade zone community in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, uniting more than 670 grantees, operator/user companies, and industry service providers. About Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) DBEDT is Hawai‘i’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages. DBEDT’s mission is to achieve a Hawai‘i economy that embraces innovation and is globally competitive, dynamic and productive, providing opportunities for all Hawai‘i’s citizens. Through its attached agencies, the department fosters planned community development, creates affordable workforce housing units in high-quality living environments, and promotes innovation sector job growth. #HomerMaxey #ForeignTradeZone #2020HomerMaxeyAward #NAFTZ #HawaiiState #MikeMcCartney #NationalAssociationofForeignTradeZones

HONOLULU — As a mark of respect for the late Honolulu Police Officer Tiffany-Victoria Enriquez, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard on Jan. 30, 2020 --  the day of Enriquez’s memorial service. Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Enriquez was a seven year veteran assigned to District 6 (Waikīkī). She was killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19, 2020. Officer Kaulike Kalama was also killed. Gov. Ige will order flags to fly at half-staff on the day of Officer Kalama’s memorial service, which has not yet been confirmed. #TiffanyEnriquez #HonoluluPoliceDepartment #HawaiiNationalGuard #HonoluluPoliceOfficer

HAWAII ATTORNEY GENERAL URGES SUPREME COURT TO ACKNOWLEDGE LACK OF VITAL PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTS IN IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES HONOLULU – Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in filing an amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to acknowledge the severe shortcomings in federal procedures used to remove individuals from the country and their harmful effects on the states, and to hold that individuals who receive a negative decision in the expedited removal process are entitled to review by a court before being deported. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the respondent in Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam, who was subject to these procedures after being apprehended in the United States. In the brief, the attorneys general argue that the process of expedited removal can result in an order of removal from the United States being issued on the spot and offers no meaningful review for individuals who receive such orders and wish to claim incorrect legal principles or a misuse of the process. Likewise under the expedited removal process, people who announce an intention to seek asylum receive a critical interview to assess their credible fear of returning home that is stacked against them from the start. “Expedited review dangerously exposes residents to the possibility of deportation without legal safeguards,” said Attorney General Connors. “Requiring individuals to go through an unfair process also undermines community and family stability.” Expedited removal was historically applied only to individuals who had been present in the United States for less than 14 days and were found within 100 air miles of an international U.S. land border. However, in July 2019 the federal government issued a new rule that removed the border proximity requirement and extended the presence requirement to two years. As a result, residents of all 50 states may now be potentially subject to expedited removal without the protections afforded in normal removal proceedings, such as the right to an attorney or a hearing before a judge. In the brief, the coalition highlights the flaws of federal procedures to remove individuals from the country, including expedited removal and credible fear interviews: Expedited removal puts residents at risk of immediate deportation without a hearing or any form of review. The expedited removal process offers no limitations on how or where the initial stop and subsequent inquiry can occur, meaning an immigration officer can approach individuals at any time or place and begin an expedited removal inquiry. The individual must then present, to the satisfaction of a rank-and-file immigration officer, that they have continuously resided in the United States for up to two years. Without that evidence, the individual may be ordered to be removed immediately. There is virtually no possibility of claims of legal errors being reviewed by a judge in this process. This system exposes even United States citizens, legal permanent residents, individuals who have been granted asylum, and refugees to the risk of erroneous deportation. Credible fear interviews do not provide sufficient safeguards against erroneous decisions. A person in expedited removal proceedings is permitted to claim asylum, which is supposed to lead to an interview with an asylum officer to determine the person’s “credible fear” of returning to their home country. The case is then referred to an asylum officer to determine if that fear of persecution is credible. But the federal government has repeatedly revised the credible fear inquiry to make it more difficult for immigrants to fairly navigate this process. If an officer makes a negative credible fear determination, the only recourse available is a review by an immigration judge. The regulations contain no requirement that reasons be given for the immigration judge’s final decision. The coalition argues that these flaws within expedited removal procedures harm the states in several ways. States lose valuable contributions of residents when expedited removal causes their deportation or spreads fear that forces them to live in the shadows. Additionally, remedying the harm to state residents caused by expedited removal and similar policies places a strain on state services intended to assist newcomers. Attorney General Connors and the attorneys general also note that the abrupt and erroneous deportations that could result from these procedures will inflict serious harm on families and communities. Mixed-status households with both citizens or permanent residents and undocumented residents may be torn apart with little or no time to prepare or seek legal representation. The prospect of sudden and unexpected separation can cause children to experience serious mental health problems, including depression and anxiety. Joining Attorney General Raoul and Attorney General Connors in the brief are the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. A copy of the amicus brief can be found here. #ClareConners #KwameRaoul #AmicusBrief #HawaiiAttorneyGeneral #Immigration #ImmigrationProcedures #UnitedStatesSupremeCourt #HawaiiState

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today issued a 12th supplementary emergency proclamation, extending the emergency relief period for the 2018 Kaua‘i floods. The proclamation extends authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors. The proclamation supports the state’s efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage and losses caused by the flooding. Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamation for the Kaua‘i floods on April 15, 2018, followed by: Supplementary proclamation issued April 18, 2018 Second supplementary proclamation issued June 17, 2018 Third supplementary proclamation issued by Acting Gov. Douglas S. Chin on Aug.16, 2018 Fourth supplementary proclamation issued Oct. 15, 2018 Fifth supplementary proclamation issued Dec. 14, 2018 Sixth supplementary proclamation issued Feb. 12, 2019 Seventh supplementary proclamation issued April 12, 2019 Eighth supplementary proclamation issued June 7, 2019 Ninth supplementary proclamation issued Aug. 6, 2019 Tenth supplementary proclamation issued Oct. 2, 2019 Eleventh supplementary issued by Acting Gov. Joshua B. Green on Nov. 29, 2019 The twelfth supplementary proclamation continues until March 28, 2020, unless it is terminated by a separate proclamation. #Kauai #DavidIge #EmergencyProclamation #Flooding #Kauai

Measures tackle housing, childcare, wage issues highlighted in ALICE report Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The House and Senate yesterday introduced eight bills that make up the 2020 joint legislative package to provide real economic benefits for Hawaiʻi's working-class families and individuals. The joint legislative bill package tackles the issues highlighted in the Aloha United Way sponsored report, "ALICE: A Study of Financial Hardship in Hawaii." The ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report describes the economic hardships facing many working individuals and families in Hawaiʻi. According to the report, after allocating monies to pay for expenses such as housing, child care, food, taxes, health care, and transportation, a family of four needs to earn roughly $77,000 a year simply to survive. To address these concerns, the bills filed yesterday include measures to provide tax relief for working families and individuals, to increase the minimum wage, to develop leasehold housing and provide tax exemptions for developers to build market price homes, to fund infrastructure development near rail stations in West Oahu and on the neighbor islands, to expand childcare options for parents near their work places, and to establish the School Facilities Agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction. HB2541 SB3102 RELATING TO HELPING WORKING FAMILIES Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Increases and amends the refundable food/excise tax credit by basing the amount of the credit on a taxpayer's Hawaiʻi earned income, rather than federal adjusted gross income. Increases minimum wage rate to $11 per hour beginning on January 1, 2021, $12 per hour beginning on January 1, 2022, $12.50 per hour beginning on January 1, 2023, and $13 per hour beginning on January 1, 2024. HB2542 SB3104 RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to lease real property for a period not to exceed 99 years for the development of certain projects that include affordable housing. Requires the HHFDC to submit a report to the legislature that identifies all state lands that may be developed for multi-unit dwellings. Authorizes the issuance of $200 million in general obligation bonds, with the proceeds used for the establishment of infrastructure to support the development of housing on lands near the University of Hawaiʻi West Oahu campus. Authorizes the issuance of $75 million in general obligation bonds, with the proceeds used for affordable housing infrastructure in counties with a resident population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes a state or county department or agency to petition the appropriate county land use decision-making authority, rather than the Land Use Commission, for a change in the boundary of a district involving land areas between 15 acres and 25 acres where the majority of the development will be for affordable housing. Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to delegate the responsibility of historic preservation project reviews to the impacted county. Establishes the Office of the Housing Ombudsman. Removes the existing statutory cap on the amount of conveyance tax revenues that are deposited into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. HB2543 SB3101 RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING Transfers the Executive Office on Early Learning from the Department of Education to the Department of Human Services and renames the office as the Learning to Grow Agency. Focuses the jurisdiction of the agency to children who are 3 to 4 years old or will be eligible for kindergarten within two years. Establishes the goal of providing all children who are 3 to 4 years old or will be eligible for kindergarten within two years with access to learning through an early learning program by the year 2030. Appropriates funds. HB2544 SB3103 RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES AGENCY Establishes the School Facilities Agency to be responsible for all public school development, planning, and construction, related to capital improvement projects assigned by the Legislature, Governor, or Board of Education. Transfers statutes pertaining to the Hawaii 3R's and 3T's programs to a new School Facilities Agency statutory subpart. Places management of school impact fees with the agency. Appropriates funds. Links to all House Bills and Senate Bills with action taken in 2020. #HILeg2020 #HawaiiSenate #HawaiiHouse #HawaiiStateLegislature #GovernorDavidIge # #SchoolFacilitiesProgram #AccessToLearning #LandDevelopment #Aice #DavidIge #EconomicSupport #HawaiiState #HelpingWorkingFamilies #2020Legislature

HONOLULU – Majority Floor Leader Senator Kai Kahele (D-Hilo, Hawai‘i Island) will be honored by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Men’s Volleyball program this Sunday with the Pae Makaukau Alumni Recognition Award. “I am deeply humbled to receive this year's Pae Makaukau Alumni Recognition Award,” said Senator Kahele. “I have always been, and always will be, proud to have earned the privilege of being called a ‘Rainbow Warrior.’ My time playing volleyball at the University of Hawai‘i shaped who I am as a person today. The values of teamwork, hard work, dedication and perseverance are all traits that continue to guide me through every aspect of my life. I want to thank my coaches, former teammates, fellow alumni, boosters - especially the aunties who always made sure we were taken care of and well fed - and of course, the fans from across the state who continue to make the program the success it is today. I share this award and recognition with all of you.” Senator Kahele played for the Rainbow Warrior volleyball team from 1995 to 1997. He was a three-year letterman and a member of back-to-back NCAA Championship tournament teams in 1995 and 1996. During his senior year, he was recognized as the team's Most Inspirational Player and was named a scholar-athlete. He is also a lifetime member of the school's Letterwinners Club. Senator Kahele will receive his award at the 10th Annual A'o a Koa Scholarship Dinner, this Sunday, January 26 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Senator Kahele will also play in the Rainbow Warriors annual alumni match tonight at 7 p.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center, free admission. #UniversityOfHawaii #RainbowWarriors #KaiKahele #UHVolleyball #Hawaii

HONOLULU – This week, Senator Gil Riviere introduced the POWER Bill Package – People Overwhelmed by Wind Energy Ramifications. The gigantic wind turbines being built in Kahuku by Na Pua Makani surround the small rural community with industrial machinery towering as high as 57 stories and as close as 1650 feet from homes and schools.  "The rally cry, 'Too big, too close' is no exaggeration," says the Senator. The residents of Kahuku have lived within ¾ of a mile of 420' turbines since Kahuku Wind began operations in 2011.  During the first year, that project experienced three fires from its battery system; the final, catastrophic fire spewed toxic gases for days and knocked the system off the grid for more than a year. Kahuku residents are concerned about health and safety risks associated with living so close to these new, massive turbines. They are concerned about tower collapse and blade throw that has occurred at other projects, including Auwahi Wind on Maui.  They are concerned about health risks and annoyance from infrasound, low frequency sound, incessant whoosh and grinding noises of the turbines, stray voltage, nighttime flashing lights, and shadow flicker. The POWER Bill Package includes measures targeting the need for health studies and discounted electricity rates for residents burdened by living near the turbines, reasonable setbacks, and a siting process for renewable energy.  The siting process will be critical to help prevent similar crises from happening again. "I also introduced a measure calling on Governor Ige to begin negotiations with Na Pua Makani to terminate this poorly located project.  Something this big and this close to residents should never have been approved. "This divisive project threatens the health and well-being of the people of Kahuku and could harm the implementation of future renewable energy projects the State is relying on to meet its clean energy initiative.  The Governor is in the best position to help reverse this terrible mistake." The Na Pua Makani turbines are a third taller and more than twice as close to residents as the original project, Kahuku Wind.  Together, these two industrial wind projects will surround the residents, whose objections to the project have been ignored for years. Senator Riviere introduced the POWER Bill package to offer these solutions: SB 2801 - requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish preferential electricity rates for residential properties located within a five-mile radius of a utility scale wind energy facility. SB 2802 - requires all wind turbines that are equipped with obstruction lighting and located within five miles of a residential community to be equipped with aircraft detection lighting systems and turn off lights when there are no aircrafts in the area to reduce light pollution. SB 2803 - requires all utility scale wind energy facilities operating within two miles of a residential area to provide a longitudinal monitoring study of residents living within two miles of the facility. SB 2804 - requires each county to adopt ordinances that require wind turbines and other wind-powered energy systems to be setback at least fifteen feet for each foot of height. SB 3048 - Prohibits utility-scale energy projects from being constructed or located within half a mile from the boundary of any residential area. SB 2805 - requires the Office of Planning to prepare a comprehensive renewable energy siting plan. SB 3051 - authorizes the Governor, or the Governor's designee, to terminate the Na Pua Makani wind energy project. The measures in the POWER Bill Package have not yet been scheduled for public hearing. Links to the bills and related documents are online at www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Senator Riviere can be reached at 586-7330 or SenRiviere@capitol.hawaii.gov. #PowerBillPackage #Turbines #NorthShore #WindEnergyRamifications #Kahuku #NaPuaMakani #GilRiviere #HawaiiSenate

Kate Helbush, a senior at Moanalua High School, and Jennifer Kamimura, a senior at Hilo High School, will represent Hawai‘i at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., this March. Kate Helbush, a senior at Moanalua High School, and Jennifer Kamimura, a senior at Hilo High School, will represent Hawai‘i at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., this March. “This year’s delegates display strong leadership as active members in their community. We are proud to have these students represent the state in our nation’s capital,” said Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto. “It is an exciting opportunity for Kate and Jennifer to get a deeper understanding of the American political process and we encourage them to share their experiences with their community, school and peers.” The USSYP is a competitive merit-based program that invites two outstanding selected students to Washington, D.C., for a week-long study of the federal government and the people who lead it. Student delegates attend meetings and briefings with elected officials, a Supreme Court justice, cabinet members, U.S. ambassador and senior members of the national media. In addition to the program week, each student receives a $10,000 college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs. Helbush is a senior at Moanalua High School and serves as a member of the Hawai‘i State Student Council. She has demonstrated leadership as a student senator, Air Force JROTC squadron commander, and student government chairperson. Kamimura is a senior at Hilo High School and has been the president of the student association since freshman year. She maintains a 4.0 GPA, holds the title of National Honor Society vice president, and is an active Key Club member, volunteering more than 300 hours of service to her school and community. For more information on the program, visit http://ussenateyouth.org.

Everyone is advised to get a flu vaccination HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is advising physicians statewide to be alert for patients who have traveled from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The department sent out a detailed medical advisory to healthcare providers today on reporting, testing, specimen collection, and interim healthcare infection control recommendations for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Providers are advised to notify the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division immediately if a patient meets the case criteria. The DOH is also advising everyone (six months of age or older) and especially those who travel to receive a flu vaccination. Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist, said, “With current seasonal influenza activity, it is likely that there may be confusion as persons with influenza will exhibit similar signs and symptoms such as fever and cough. The more people vaccinated against flu, the more helpful that will be.” The DOH is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019-nCoV occurring in China and regularly coordinating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to issuing a Medical Advisory today to ensure all clinical providers are informed, the DOH is coordinating with Emergency Medical Service personnel/first responders, the Department of Transportation, and infection control partners in medical facilities throughout the state. DOH is also monitoring its well-established respiratory surveillance network which reviews flu activity in the state. Online resources for the 2019-nCoV are posted at https://health.hawaii.gov/prepare/cdc-issues-warning-about-pneumonia-cases-in-wuhan-china-caused-by-novel-coronavirus/. An outbreak of a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China has been developing since December 2019. This outbreak now includes more than 300 confirmed infections and several deaths in China with confirmed cases also in Thailand, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States (one case in Washington State). While human-to-human transmission appears limited, the situation continues to evolve. Nearly all travelers from China enter the state from other U.S. or international ports of entry that are being monitored. If you have traveled to Wuhan and feel sick, you should do the following: Seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. Stay home. Except for seeking medical care, avoid contact with others. Not travel while sick. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. For more information, including information for clinicians and public health professionals, please go to the following CDC and WHO webpages: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/novel-coronavirus-china www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/novel-coronavirus-2019.html www.who.int/csr/don/05-january-2020-pneumonia-of-unkown-cause-china/en/ PDF: DOH provides guidance to healthcare providers for 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China #HawaiiDepartmentofHealth #DOH #CoronaVirus #2019nCoV #Health #SarahPark #WashHands #CoverYourMouth #China #WuhanCity #HubeiProvince #HawaiiState #OneHawaii

HOUSE, SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEES TO HEAR TESTIMONY ON FIGHTING THE STATEWIDE OPIOID EPIDEMIC WITH HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES WHO:       Representative John Mizuno, Chair, House Committee on Health Senator Rosalyn Baker, Chair, Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Health WHAT:       Info. Briefing on fighting the statewide opioid epidemic with health alternatives WHEN:     Thursday, January 23 at 9:00 a.m. WHERE:    Hawaii State Capitol / Room 329 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi –The House Committee on Health and the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health Committee will review alternatives in addressing the opioid addiction crisis at 9 a.m. Jan. 23 in room 329 at the State Capitol. This briefing will provide a snapshot of provider perspectives for alternative treatment modalities that prevent or reduce the abuse of prescribed opioids that alleviate pain from injury or chronic health conditions. The collaboration of alternatives to opioids is based on a model of multi-disciplinary care that is used in other settings referred to as the “quad” model. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency: 200 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose,2,000 Americans suffer an overdose every day,From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose. In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic the focus will be on supporting healthcare providers in the following categories: Medical Management (20 minutes), Body and Pain Management – Physical Therapy (20 minutes), Acupuncture (20 minutes), Massage Therapy (20 minutes), Transforming to a Quad Model – Department of Health's Hawaii Opioid Initiative on Education, Prevention and Pain Management (20 minutes), and Mind/Behavioral/Cultural Practices (20 minutes). The hearing will be televised LIVE on ‘Olelo channel 53 and available islandwide. This event may be viewed online at ‘Ōlelo Community Media No public testimony will be accepted #Health #HawaiiSenate #CDC #Opioid #OpioidEpidemic #HawaiiLegislature #OleloCommunityMedia #HealthyAlternatives #HawaiiState #Addiction

HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawai‘i State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, immediately until sunset on Friday, Jan. 24. This action is taken to honor Honolulu Police Department officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama who were shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 19. Flags will also be flown at half-mast from sunrise until sunset on the day of services for each of the fallen officers. Notification will be provided when information about the services is available. “These officers paid the ultimate price to ensure the safety of our community. As we honor their sacrifice, we grieve with their families,” Gov. Ige said. #TiffanyEnriquez #KaulikeKalama #HonoluluPoliceOfficers #HPD #FlagOrder #HonoluluPoliceDepartment #DavidIge #HawaiiStateCapitol #HawaiiNationalGuard

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. The Corporation for National and Community service has been charged to lead this effort for the last quarter century. Source: https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/mlk-day-service #MartinLutherKingJr #DayOfService #MLK #MLKDay #HawaiiHonorsMLK #CivilRights #IHaveADream #BeOfService #ServeYourCommunity #HawaiiSenate #OneHawaii #HawaiiStateLegislature