News 2024
December 19, 2024
Maui Now News
Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act containing over $11B in Hirono-led provisions
The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 85-14 and now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. -- Hirono said. “I am also glad the bill contains a provision I introduced following the Red Hill fuel spills to create a new classification for major mishaps within the DOD to ensure a more thorough investigative process and provide for greater oversight and accountability of such incidents.”
Spectrum News
U.S. Senate passes defense bill that includes funds for Hawaii
"The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, passed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, includes many provisions that directly impact Hawaii — Authorizes over $2.2 billion in DOD investment in Hawaii facilities, including $1.2 billion for Dry Dock 3 replacement at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, $505 million for the Water Treatment Plant at Red Hill..."
December 17, 2024
Board of Water Supply
Board of Water Supply manager calls proposed landfill site ‘Red Hill Two’
“It’s a no go. I call it Red Hill No. 2 because there are some parallels,” said Lau.
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/12/18/bws-ernie-lau-calls-landfill-site-red-hill-two/
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp9GkdNCVr4
December 13, 2024
Red Hill CRI
CRI Meeting #15 (December 12, 2024)
Navy a no-show.
Hawaii News Now
Frustration mounts after Navy no-shows Red Hill meeting
Board of Water Supply
BWS Board of Directors Meeting November 25, 2024
December 11, 2024
Sen. Ed Case
Case Announces Final U.S. House Approval Of The Annual National Defense Authorization Act Including $1.4 Billion In Military Construction Projects For Hawaii
As requested by Case, the NDAA authorizes $505 million for a multi-year project by the Navy to build a water treatment plant to treat water from the Red Hill shaft, which would allow the shaft to be reopened and help remove any residual contaminants from the ground surrounding Red Hill. To begin this important project, the NDAA recommends appropriating $75 million for the project in FY 2025.
https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3472
December 10, 2024
Civil Beat
New Oʻahu Landfill Site Is Above Island’s Water Supply
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposes the decision, but the mayor and the director of the Department of Environmental Services think they can prevent leaks.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/city-announces-new-landfill-location-above-islands-water-supply/
December 6, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill November Operational Update
November 26, 2024
Board of Water Supply
October 17, 2024 BWS Stakeholder Advisory Group
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EubJYog6DwY
November 21, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Three years since the Red Hill fuel spill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6CCwwP0U_I
November 20, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Process to shut down Red Hill ongoing three years after devastating fuel spill
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Reflecting on Red Hill
https://youtu.be/c7CrRff-MR4?si=iZskNme__hZhmwt4
KITV News
Three years since Red Hill fuel spill contaminated water for 90,000 residents
Responsible Statecraft
Fallout from Navy-flubbed jet fuel spill at Hawaii base
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/navy-hawaii-drinking-water/
November 19, 2024
Spectrum News
UH seeking community participants to help develop Red Hill Registry
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2024/11/19/help-develop-red-hill-registry
DLNR Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management
November 19, 2024 Monthly Water Commission Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/live/pQcG-2kfjao
November 18, 2024
Hawaiʻi Public Radio
Whistleblower on feeling vindicated by latest DOD report on Red Hill fuel spills
November 15, 2024
KITV News
Report reveals Navy failures in 2020-21 Red Hill fuel spill crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seBE3PJnb5U
Board of Water Supply
BWS Board of Directors Meeting October 28, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgci0xrfzII
November 14, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Scathing report released detailing Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel spill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6QduE-2xCo
November 8, 2024
USNI News
GAO Report on Red Hill Fuel Storage Depot
https://news.usni.org/2024/11/08/gao-report-on-red-hill-fuel-storage-depot
see the full report here
see the highlights here
November 5, 2024
Stars and Stripes
Navy contractors had key roles in lead-up to Red Hill water disaster, watchdog says
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-11-05/gao-navy-contractors-red-hill-15740659.html
November 6, 2024
Star Advertiser
Letter: Navy can’t be trusted on Hawaii water, aquifer issues
see letter here
November 2, 2024
Red Hill CRI
CRI Meeting #13 (October 17, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTrfsmW_3mo
October 30, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Governor defends controversial water commission appointment in exclusive interview
Civil Beat
Corrections Officials Deny Prison Water Made Hawaii Inmates Sick
But in an 'abundance of caution,' water filters have been ordered for housing units in Arizona where Hawaii prisoners are held.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/corrections-officials-deny-prison-water-made-hawaii-inmates-sick/
October 29, 2024
Civil Beat
Gov. Green Fills Vacancy On Water Resource Commission
https://www.civilbeat.org/beat/gov-green-fills-vacancy-on-water-resource-commission/
October 28, 2024
Hawaii News Now
‘It scared the hell out of me’: Emotions pour over Red Hill crisis at BWS meeting
Navy accuses Honolulu Board of Water Supply of “misinformation” and being “grossly inaccurate.”
October 21, 2024
Hawaiʻi Public Radio
Environmental Protection Agency reports mixed bag of Red Hill water results
October 17, 2024
Hawaiʻi State Department of Health
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee #13 – October 9, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAXmrJIlTwg
Star Advertiser
Navy says EPA report that found low-level contamination proves water is ‘safe’
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill Webinar: Groundwater Model
https://youtu.be/9StGcL9u_dY?si=sa8MfaBjaqM1I7mz
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Let's Talk Red Hill Episode 3, Part II: Community Engagement Opportunities
https://youtu.be/pf-nf7f2uQs?si=Ti0bUnti5lSDHh4v
September 30, 2024
Spectrum News
Navy ready to vent fourth of 14 tanks at Red Hill
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2024/10/01/navy-vents-fourth-of-14-tanks-at-red-hill
September 20, 2024
KITV News
Navy launches podcast, app dashboard to update public on Red Hill closure
September 4, 2024
Hawaii News Now
City Council passes Navy resolution over ‘emergency state’ on contamination plume
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG7LCIBeMDg
KITV News
Navy begins second round of fuel tank cleanup on Red Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJKeuue_Z7g
KITV News
Honolulu City Council sent a strong message to the Navy about the Red Hill water contamination
September 3, 2024
Stars and Stripes
Oahu’s chief water engineer urges Navy, EPA to revamp water testing near Red Hill
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-09-02/navy-water-testing-hawaii-15055047.html
September 1, 2024
Honolulu City Council introduces resolution urging Navy to do more water testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_U5xVyESsc
August 27, 2024
Civil Beat
BWS Consultants: Thousands Of Navy Water Tests After The Red Fuel Leak Are Invalid
Residents who use the water system affected by that spill say the experts' findings support their concerns that there's still something in the water.
August 21, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Navy to provide updated timeline Red Hill fuel storage facility closure
August 18, 2024
Board of Water Supply
July 18, 2024 BWS Stakeholder Advisory Group
https://youtu.be/_TpAeeScxPU?si=SD8QlMheJdSYPpbQ
August 17, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Contamination possibly linked to Red Hill could shut down another water well, BWS confirms
https://youtu.be/3a6lRu4QVn0?si=UZyCCGddElZnyCQF
August 16, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Contamination possibly linked to Red Hill could shut down another water well, BWS confirms
"[...] Now, the the agency confirmed to Hawaii News Now that its Ka’amilo well could be the next close, though it is unclear when this might happen."
August 15, 2024
Board of Water Supply
July 18, 2024 BWS Stakeholder Advisory Group
https://youtu.be/_TpAeeScxPU?si=CiIVCaJab_lPfQA1
August 14, 2024
Board of Water Supply
April 20, 2023 BWS Stakeholder Advisory Group
https://youtu.be/FcDsYC02zZM?si=nMY1ZZqnRo9locwx
August 13, 2024
Civil Beat
Chemical Plume Found In Closed Aiea Drinking Wells May Come From Red Hill
August 12, 2024
KITV News
Fuel contaminants found in Aiea well has residents worried about drinking water
video
https://youtu.be/ebfiJyY2S6Q?si=1_TzrViocj6pN5X3
Hawaii News Now
BWS: 'We have a serious situation' over detection of crude oil chemicals at shuttered well
“Based on the information provided in the BWS letter, the Navy does not concur with their conclusions. The Navy conducts extensive biweekly sampling of a network of 40+ groundwater monitoring wells around Red Hill where test results do not support similar conclusions,” said a spokesperson for Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill.
video
https://youtu.be/acBBnLFMOZk?si=lnIiztp238T5rvx7
Big Island Video News
Hawaiʻi Island Dairy Faces Lawsuit For Dumping Milk, Animal Waste
"A lawsuit is in the works, alleging a Hawaiʻi island dairy is dumping milk and animal waste into local waterways."
August 9, 2024
Board of Water Supply
BWS Board of Directors Meeting July 24, 2024
https://youtu.be/_KontLmck4U?si=iC6q6DxSPXVguXKJ
August 2, 2024
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Red Hill In Focus Webinar: Drinking Water Monitoring Update for Red Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j7ThY5c8hQ
July 17, 2024
EPA completes drinking water and wastewater mission in Lahaina
"The US Environmental Protection Agency recently completed its Drinking Water and Wastewater mission in Lahaina as part of a multi-agency emergency response to the 2023 Maui wildfires..."
https://mauinow.com/2024/07/17/epa-completes-drinking-water-and-wastewater-mission-in-lahaina/
July 11, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill Operational Update July 2024
July 9, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Government pushes back against damages sought in high-stakes Red Hill water crisis case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swblhC4KrlQ
July 8, 2024
Board of Water Supply
BWS Letter to EPA & DOH regarding PAH detection at Aiea Wells
July 2, 2024
Hawaii News Now
‘It was all preventable’: Red Hill whistleblower claims her repeated safety warnings were ignored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ2olsuCYh8
June 28, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Department Of The Navy Submits Red Hill Tank Closure Plan Supplement 3
June 26, 2024
Civil Beat
Hawaii Supreme Court Sides With Community Groups In Long-Running Maui Water Case
June 25, 2024
Civil Beat
Red Hill Whistleblower Details How Her Warnings Were Ignored Even As Disaster Loomed
June 24, 2024
Board of Water Supply
BWS Board of Directors Meeting June 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVDFDh0U5hI
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Begins Cleaning Tank 8 At Red Hill
June 21, 2024
Board of Water Supply
Waianae Moku Water Conference - May 18, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUN-ssbwVw
June 20, 2024
Red Hill CRI
Red Hill CRI Meeting #9 (June 20, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOidOU9A580
June 16, 2024
Board of Water Supply
BWS Public Hearing and Board of Directors Meeting May 28, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT9AhU8Z1q4
June 13, 2024
EPA
Webinar - Red Hill in Focus Webinar Series: Drinking Water Monitoring Update for Red Hill
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm HST
https://www.epa.gov/red-hill/red-hill-in-focus-webinar-series-4
Civil Beat
Hawaii Congressional Leaders Deny Supporting Shutdown Of Red Hill Oversight Panel
"An EPA official was captured on video characterizing the delegation's stance, but the EPA now says that never happened."
Hawaii News Now
Amid uproar, EPA makes conflicting statements about decision to disband Red Hill group
June 12, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill Operational Update: June 2024
Civil Beat
EPA To Disband Red Hill Oversight Group Amid Navy Complaints
"The Navy wanted to control the agenda. Community members said no. Now the group is being cancelled."
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/epa-to-disband-red-hill-oversight-group-amid-navy-complaints/
June 7, 2024
Civil Beat
The Sunshine Blog: The Navy Would Like To Recall This Press Release
"The U.S. Navy has pledged to be transparent about its work at the Red Hill fuel storage facility, but on Wednesday, the service was a little more forthcoming than it intended..."
June 6, 2024
Civil Beat
New Red Hill Defueling Deal With EPA Provides Little Accountability
June 5, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy To Start Venting Red Hill Facility Tank 7, Air Quality Monitoring Continues
June 2, 2024
Star Advertiser
Navy’s Red Hill tank ventilation rattles some residents
May 29, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy To Begin Tank Ventilation, Air Quality Monitoring
May 24, 2024
Board of Water Supply
Letter with BWS Comments on DOH's Spring 2024 Draft EAL
Star Advertiser
Hawaii Department of Health probe in February didn’t detect petroleum in water
May 23, 2024
KITV News
DOH confirms no jet fuel in Navy water, disputes Navy's contamination claims
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Q1nmWuufM
May 22, 2024
Red Hill CRI
CRI for Red Hill Meeting #8 (May 16, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tKPDjc-jco
Hawaii News Now
Legal analysts: Board of Water Supply’s $1.2B claim with Navy likely headed to lawsuit
"BWS and Navy are corresponding with each other as part of the utility’s $1.2 billion claim aimed at recouping costs associated with the Red Hill fuel leaks."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy_Fein536g
May 17, 2024
Red Hill CRI
CRI Press Conference on PFAS -- May 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VqeKqkO4E
Red Hill CRI
CRI Meeting #8 (May 16, 2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pREvWiPnet0
May 21, 2024
Red Hill CRI
CRI for Red Hill Meeting #8 (May 16, 2024)
https://youtu.be/8tKPDjc-jco?si=yEDGMwFRZt2eviEs
May 15, 2024
KHON2 News
Forever chemicals have been detected in homes on Navy water lines, according to independent lab results.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CG4U28FZh0
Red Hill CRI
CRI Press Conference on PFAS -- May 15, 2024
https://youtu.be/l4VqeKqkO4E?si=k7vpQ1ALMnshMeT-
May 14, 2024
University of Hawaiʻi News
Petroleum, chlorine mix could yield harmful byproducts in new UH study
"[...] chlorine mixed with petroleum in water can potentially produce inadvertent byproducts harmful to human health"
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/05/14/petroleum-chlorine-mix-byproducts/
May 10, 2024
Stars and Stripes
Jet-fuel exposure from Navy spill did not cause long-term neurological injury to plaintiff, expert testifies.
https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-05-09/navy-trial-jet-fuel-exposure-13811528.html
Red Hill CRI
CRI Meeting #8, May 16, 2024, 5-8P at
ʻŌlelo Community Media, 1122 Mapunapuna St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
https://redhillcri.my.canva.site
Board of Water Supply
BWS Board of Directors Meeting April 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH5Edlv6Wuk
May 9, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill Operational Update
May 7, 2024
Hawaii News Now
Some Navy leaders who responded to Red Hill spill testify in trial, but not all
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcWuuOAhg7A
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill To Host Open House At Oahu Veterans Center
May 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Oahu Veterans Center located at 1298 Kukila St., Honolulu, HI 96818.
May 1, 2024
Hawaii News Now
DOH rejects Navy’s Red Hill groundwater sampling plan, asks for more monitoring
Hawaii News Now
18-year-old battling uncontrollable tremors takes stand on day 2 of Red Hill tainted water trial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=539VOETfT_Y
April 30, 2024
Civil Beat
Navy Groundwater Sampling Plan Is Insufficient, Hawaii Health Officials Say
"The Navy's third attempt at a plan did not include key steps that the state wants to see."
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Reduces Water Pumping Operations At Red Hill Shaft
April 29, 2024
CBS News - 60 Minutes [full-length episode]
Military families in Hawaii say water tainted by jet fuel made them sick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DUJX58JwSA
Civil Beat
Families Testify In Red Hill Trial How Fuel Made Them Sick As Feds Express Doubt
"Witnesses testified they became extremely ill after drinking the Navy's contaminated water. Government attorneys countered their exposure was brief."
Hawaii News Now
‘We’re going to tell our truths’: Red Hill trial starts Monday with sickened families to testify
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyaU7tG9dS4
Hawaii News Now
Tears in court as families sickened by fuel-tainted tap water went before a federal judge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoMdtwbvdWM
April 26, 2024
Red Hill CRI
Red Hill CRI Meeting #7: April 18, 2024
https://youtu.be/kP7IyCK0J2c?si=wWOsSsdkLooVQ_RL
Civil Beat
Navy: Recent Elevated Petroleum Levels In Pearl Harbor Water Are False Positives
"Chlorine in water samples skewed the results, the Navy says. Residents fear their drinking water remains unsafe."
Hawaii News Now
Navy says no jet fuel in its drinking water after concerning spike in chemical detections
https://youtu.be/SmpKX0Oz-Z8?si=5oF26DC9hmfS2cN8
Hawaii News Now
Lawsuit over Red Hill fuel spill makes its way to court
https://youtu.be/CJgMeMr2hys?si=fS4IQ0I5Q5eqLoNo
Hawaii News Now
‘We’re ready to tell our stories’: Red Hill trial starts Monday with sickened families to testify
April 25, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Announces Swarm Team Results
"Recently detected low levels of total petroleum hydrocarbons, or TPH, in the Navy’s drinking water system were the result of laboratory contamination..."
April 24, 2024
Civil Beat
Red Hill Families Describe Litany Of Harms From Tainted Water In Lead-Up To Federal Trial
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Red Hill: Afff Removal Update
"[...] 32 55-gallon drums of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrate (removed) from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, April 23"
April 22, 2024
Civil Beat
Navy Declines To Identify Its Pearl Harbor Water Quality Experts
"A spokesman cited unspecified privacy concerns when rejecting a Civil Beat request to reveal the names."
https://www.civilbeat.org/beat/navy-declines-to-identify-its-pearl-harbor-water-quality-experts/
April 17, 2024
Civil Beat
Not Just Red Hill: Hundreds Of Military Fuel Depots Threaten Environment And Public Health
April 11, 2024
CBS News
Hawaii is "on the verge of a greater catastrophe," locals say, as water crisis continues
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hawaii-water-crisis-climate-change/
April 10, 2024
EPA Press Office
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100M People from PFAS Pollution
PBS
What new EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' mean for U.S. drinking water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpobOQ54bWc
CBS News
Trouble in the Water: Hawaii's Climate Crisis
April 1, 2024
Civil Beat
‘1,000 Steps Backward’: Navy Says Its Vast Testing Of Pearl Harbor Water Has Been Flawed
"For two years, the Navy said water test results indicated no problems. Now, officials are suggesting there is something in the water samples, but they don’t know what it is."
March 30, 2024
Civil Beat
Navy Whistleblower Pursued Fraud Case Against Red Hill Contractors, Unsealed Documents Show
March 28, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH) to stand down and turnover Red Hill shutdown and cleanup efforts to Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH).
Star Advertiser
EPA’s integrity is questioned for withholding Red Hill tests
KHON2 News
The completion of the defueling at Red Hill is celebrated with a transfer of authority
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S6bcPHokjU
March 26, 2024
USNI News
Navy Doubles Down on Submarine Industrial Base Funding in Unfunded Request
"The top item on that list is $505 million for a water treatment plant in Honolulu, Hawaii that would address clean water issues following the Red Hill fuel leak on the island. In its justification for the ask, the Navy says the planning for the water treatment facility was premature, so the service did not incorporate it into the budget request."
https://news.usni.org/2024/03/26/navy-doubles-down-on-submarine-industrial-base-funding-in-unfunded-request | see the document
Hawaii News Now
EPA completes Red Hill inspection, says Navy task force ready to take over shutdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ugqimnf6jE
March 25, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Passes EPA Inspection
"JTF-RH has met all eleven exit criteria listed in Defueling Plan Supplement 3." "[...] TF-RH is now focused on their turnover with the newly established Navy Closure Task Force to ensure continuity of mission for safety, security, and community engagement."
https://www.pacom.mil/JTF-Red-Hill/Press-Room/News/Article/3718271/joint-task-force-red-hill-passes-epa-inspection/ | see letter
March 13, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Hawaii State Legislature Honors Joint Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
March 8, 2024
Civil Beat
Navy Says Indications Of Petroleum In Pearl Harbor Water May Be ‘False Positives’
Hawaii News Now
Military removes millions of gallons of fuel from Red Hill, but must now clean up toxic chemicals
https://youtu.be/fSJr8apUzDs?si=0h9sAS9PEMraYjrA
March 7, 2024
Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH)
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee Meeting #12
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Expands How It Addresses Drinking Water Concerns On Oahu
Hawaii News Now
Military removes millions of gallons of fuel from Red Hill, but must now clean up toxic chemicals
Hawaii News Now
‘Mistakes were made’: As Red Hill closure begins, military continues to battle community distrust
Civil Beat
‘Forever Chemicals’ In Red Hill Groundwater Warrant More Investigation, Regulators Say
Navy Says Indications Of Petroleum In Pearl Harbor Water May Be ‘False Positives’
March 6, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
JTF-Red Hill Concludes Removal of Accessible Residual Fuel; Regulatory Inspection in Progress
March 4, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Residual Fuel Update
59,888 gallons of residual fuel removed from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF).
March 2, 2024
Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill (NCTF-RH)
Navy Voluntarily Extends Long-Term Monitoring Program
"The Navy will voluntarily continue extensive sampling of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam water distribution system for an additional year."
March 1, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Defueling Information Sharing Forum (DISF) Meeting Notes Thursday, February 22, 2024
February 26, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Residual Fuel Update
59,552 gallons of residual fuel removed from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF).
Civil Beat
This Navy Admiral Is In Charge Of Closing Red Hill
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/this-navy-admiral-is-in-charge-of-closing-red-hill/
Hawaii News Now
Green discusses escalating costs on Maui, state's housing crisis, Red Hill water
February 20, 2024
Island News KITV
Red Hill Task Force successfully removes over 59,000 gallons of residual fuel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ7LyuDn_rg
February 19, 2024
Star Advertiser
Editorial: Navy still in hot seat over Red Hill
February 15, 2024
Hawaii News Now
'Swarm team' investigates increasing chemical detections in Pearl Harbor's drinking water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H03kzkJyA5s
Red Hill Community Representation Initiative (CRI)
Red Hill CRI Meeting #5 (February 15, 2024)
February 14, 2024
GAO - U.S. Government Accountability Office
Environmental Cleanup:DOD Should Communicate Future Costs for Red Hill Remediation and Closure
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106185
see the highlights here
see the full report here
February 13, 2024
Island News KITV
US Navy, Hawaii Department of Health collect water samples connected to Red Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GLOIOZ60EE
February 12, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Residual Fuel Update
29,273 gallons of residual fuel removed from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF).
February 11, 2024
Civil Beat
Tenants hurt by Red Hill water crisis sent to collections: Civil Beat on Hawaii News Now Sunrise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1we-rzn9_Y
February 7, 2024
Civil Beat
Families Stopped Paying Rent During The Red Hill Water Crisis. Now Their Landlord Wants To Collect
Hawaii News Now
BWS starts drilling first monitor well since 2021 Red Hill tainted water crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5w3ptMq5N0
KHON2 News
Oahu water bills paying for monitoring near Red Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxNSjllEACg
Island News KITV
Board of Water Supply drilling new 'monitor well' to look for possible Red Hill contaminants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0VlaIXvaDk
Island News KITV
Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility closure event after 2-year journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njOi6xeFc_E
February 5, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Residual Fuel Update
25,002 gallons of residual fuel removed from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF).
Hawaii News Now
New Red Hill suit with 2,200 plaintiffs claims contamination of Navy water continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGRkIfgTMQg
January 31, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force – Red Hill, Navy Closure Task Force – Red Hill to Host Transition Open House Feb. 7th, 4 p.m. Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial Park
January 29, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Residual Fuel Update
18,255 gallons of residual fuel removed from the Red Hill.
January 22, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Red Hill Transition Open House to be held Feb 7 at Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial Park
JTF to transition to Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill
https://www.navyclosuretaskforce.navy.mil/
Joint Task Force Red Hill
Joint Task Force-Red Hill Residual Fuel Update
12,345 gallons of residual fuel from the Red Hill removed.
January 18, 2024
University of Hawaii - UHERO
Social, economic, and health impacts of the Red Hill fuel spill: preliminary survey results
"[...] new survey of those affected by the Red Hill fuel leak shows nearly 80% of respondents are experiencing at least one new or worsening physical and/or mental health symptom nearly two years after the November 2021 spill."
Red Hill Community Representation Initiative (CRI)
CRI Meeting #4 (Jan 18, 2024)
Island News KITV
Members if the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative are set to meet
"Despite the Navy saying it won't be in attendance, the members of the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative are expected to meet."
January 17, 2024
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Military begins removal of ‘residual’ fuel at Red Hill
January 16, 2024
KITV Island News
Military removing a majority of fuel at Red Hill by end of March
Hawaii News Now
Environmental concerns linger as defueling of Red Hill facility transitions to closure
January 8, 2024
Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH)
Residual fuel removal set to begin January 15
USA Today
The Navy says contaminated Hawaii water is now safe. Citing an EPA report, residents say otherwise.
January 3, 2024
Hawaii Public Radio
EPA official on concerns over low levels of petroleum hydrocarbons in Navy water
2014
27,000 Gallons spilled
1948
46,000 Gallons spilled
1943
Tanks open
1940
Construction begins
Action: NOW
It is more than time for this massive source of pollution to be removed – for the fuel to be removed from the tanks, and for the tanks to be decommissioned, and for the land and the water to be cleaned. The Navy has made this a fight about national security, but how can we the people be secure if our water is poisoned and life begins to stress in a place where thriving is what we are about? It is not a win to flush pipes or filter every drop of water we use from now on. It is not a win to be fearful of the water that comes out of the tap.
Mālama i ka wai - Protect our water. It is our responsibility to be good stewards and to leave this place better than when we were born into it. This most definitely includes caring for the water. Water is life.