Navy’s Insistence on Red Hill Fuel Tank Secrecy Raises Alarms
State and city agencies push back against a military effort to require non-disclosure agreements in work to prevent more fuel leaks that could threaten Oahu’s water.
Gabbard Blasts Red Hill Agreement
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard says the need to protect water sources from fuel leaks cannot be underestimated.
U.S. Navy Has 20 Years to Fix Leak-Prone Red Hill Fuel Tanks
Hawaii Gov. David Ige and the EPA praise a new agreement to fix the underground storage tanks, but critics say it’s not enough.
Air Force to Develop Renewable Fuels Through $20 Million Microgrid Project
The demonstration project at Pearl Harbor-Hickam will be driven by hydrogen fuel and other renewables to help increase the Air Force’s energy resiliency.
Red Hill Fuel Leak May Be Over 39,000 Gallons, KITV Reports
The Navy denies a new estimate provided to KITV by a whistleblower.
Hirono Named to Key Conference Committee on Defense Budget
Hirono is now one of 16 senators who will work with House conferees to resolve differences between each body’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Public Comment Deadline Extended for Upgrade of Red Hill Fuel Tanks
You now have until July 20 to weigh in on a plan for聽the storage facility where dozens of leaks have occurred.
Takai Pushes to Withdraw Troops if Iraq-Syria Authorization Isn’t Passed
The resolution failed by a lopsided margin, but Takai uses a House Armed Services Committee hearing to grill Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on “the limits of American commitment” in the conflict.
Navy Agrees to Upgrade Red Hill Fuel Storage Tanks
In January 2014, the tanks spilled 27,000 gallons of fuel, raising concerns about potential drinking water contamination.
Getting Into Hot Water in the South China Sea
America is getting closer to the edge of conflict as a dispute between China and other Asia-Pacific nations escalates.