Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Fugitive In Massive Navy Bribery Case Caught In Venezuela
The defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard” had ties to Hawaii.
U.S. Pacific Fleet/2022
Quicker Defueling Plan Would Drain Red Hill By July 2024
The state health department rejected a previous version, saying it lacked specificity.
Naval History and Heritage Command
This WWII-Era Hangar Survived The Japanese Attack On Hawaii. The Marines Want To Tear It Down
The Marines have proposed demolishing the hangar and other historic buildings on their base in Kaneohe to make room for new aircraft. World War II historians call it an outrage.
Courtesy: Ariana Wyatt
Were You Impacted By Navy Water Contamination? Health Officials Want To Know
The survey is meant to help public health officials understand the impact of the contamination.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Navy Wastewater Bypasses Portion of Pearl Harbor Filtration System
About 300,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater were released into the sea from the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Courtesy: Ariana Wyatt
First Lawsuit Filed By Military Families Sickened By Red Hill Water Contamination
The case kicks off what is likely to be years of litigation over the public health crisis caused by the Navy on Oahu.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Agencies Criticize A Big Island Military Training Site Amid Push for Lease Renewal
The Army wants an extension of a 65-year lease to operate a military training site on the Big Island, a proposition Hawaii state officials question.
Courtesy: Garza Family
New Law Expanding Benefits For Exposure To Harmful Toxins Helps Hawaii Veterans
The PACT act makes veterans who served in several countries as well as those who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll eligible for VA health care and benefits.
EPA/2022
EPA Investigation Finds Flaws In Pearl Harbor Water Systems
Inspectors from the Environmental Protection Agency found potential violations of federal and state safe drinking water rules.
Marine Corps
Marines Seek Public Comment On Kaneohe Proposal
The public comment period ends Sept. 7.