DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it has been awarded a five-year, multiple-award contract from the U.S. Army Environmental Command to provide environmental remediation services, including investigation and remediation services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), at various locations throughout the contiguous United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska. "We are proud to continue lev more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: In the wake of the deadly Maui wildfires, the University of Hawaii is working to develop a new wildfire forecast system using artificial intelligence for the state of Hawaii to enhance public safety, preparedness and risk mitigation. The project is supported by a $1-million grant from the Hawaii State Legislature. This early detection system will allow authorities to issue timely warnings to enhance the preparedness of first responders  more PR

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, May 30 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: FRAMINGHAM, MA and O'AHU, HI -- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced its Kupono Solar project in Hawaii has been recognized with the prestigious SEAL Environmental Initiatives Award. This esteemed accolade, presented by SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards, ce more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is continuing the yearlong celebration of five years of Hawaii service by announcing a collaboration with Waikiki Improvement Association as Presenting Sponsor of a revitalized Sunset on the Beach movie screening series. Premiering June 22, 2024, Hawaii locals, and visitors to the Aloha State, can join Southwest(R) each month on Queen's Beach in Waikiki for these free, family-friendly events with live music, games,  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 31 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Today, Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., and fitness icon Jake (Body by Jake) Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), announced the three Hawaii schools that were each selected to receive a state-of-the-art $100,000 DON'T QUIT! Fitness Center. The multimillion dollar DON'T QUIT! Campaign has named Kahaluu Elementary School in Kaneohe, Aliamanu Middle School in Honolulu, and Major Sheldon Whee more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 31 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D., has announced the retirement of Hawaii Chief Information Officer (CIO) Doug Murdock from public service, effective today. "CIO Doug Murdock was responsible for leading Hawaii's technology efforts through the very difficult pandemic years, while continuing to move the state forward with the modernization and consolidation of our IT infrastructure," said Governor Green. "We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement."  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 29 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced a second extension of the One 'Ohana Fund registration deadline to June 15, 2024, with completed claim forms now due no later than July 15, 2024. This will provide survivors additional time to determine whether they want to seek compensation from the fund. The previous deadline was May 31, 2024. Initially announced on November 8, 2023, the One Ohana Fund was established to help aid the recovery of families who l more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 29 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Governor Josh Green, M.D., today highlighted the achievements of the 2024 legislative session to unlock more affordable housing across the state. In a ceremony at the Capitol, Governor Green underscored the collaborative efforts behind several significant bills aimed at addressing the state's housing crisis. "Housing has been and continues to be a top priority for my administration. This afternoon, I signed several bills that are aimed at more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 31 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: In a significant step toward addressing the housing challenges in Hawaii, Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed a series of bills today aimed at benefiting condominium owners, associations, and residents throughout the state. This legislative package is designed to streamline processes, enhance management practices, and increase accessibility to clean energy programs for condominium communities. Governor Green emphasized the importance of the more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 29 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers announced today that Hawaii is prepared and ready to host the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC), the world's largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders, which will convene on Oahu from June 6-16, 2024. "Serving as host of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture is an honor and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Hawaii, in partn more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 31 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved the Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill (NCTF-RH) Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) Plan, which will be implemented during the cleaning and venting of the primary tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. DOH used its authority under its May 2022 Emergency Order to require the Navy to develop a comprehensive Tank Cleaning Ventilation Air Quality Monitoring Plan that meets department requi more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 27 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release dated May 24, 2024: The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Emergency Medical Services Injury Prevention Systems Branch has issued two Notices of Award to International Life Support, Inc., doing business as American Medical Response (AMR). The Notices of Award are the result of required competitive procurements. The DOH published two requests for proposals (RFPs) in April, seeking vendors to provide Comprehensive 911 Ground Ambulance Emergency Me more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, May 29 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: A pair of Idaho State University employees took the lead in planning a gathering of nearly 300 of their counterparts. Recently, Mia Benkenstein, animal facilities manager, and Rhonda Buchanan, laboratory animal technician, helped to organize the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) District 8 meeting. Held over three days in Seattle, the annual event brought together animal research and care professionals from Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawa more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: Research led by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) has led to a new tool for forecasting coral disease that could help conservationists step in at the right times with key interventions. Ecological forecasts are critical tools for conserving and managing marine ecosystems, but few forecasting systems can account for the wide range of ecological complexities in near-real-time. Using ecological and more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 30 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: A University of Hawai'i at Hilo alumna and two faculty members participated in an innovative online program this spring with students from three Japan universities and the University of Northern Colorado focusing on the topic, "AI and the Future of an Aging Society." The four-week program, held February 26 - March 23, was offered virtually using the VR education platform Virbela. Alise Jackson received her BA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in December more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 30 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: A University of Hawaii at Hilo alumna and two faculty members participated in an innovative online program this spring with students from three Japan universities and the University of Northern Colorado focusing on the topic, "AI and the Future of an Aging Society." The four-week program, held February 26 - March 23, was offered virtually using the VR education platform Virbela. Alise Jackson received her BA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, May 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: Full-time working women in Hawaii made 86 cents for every dollar earned by a man, while the national average was 84 cents for every dollar, according to data between 2015 to 2022 from the American Community Survey (ACS). A new University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO) report, authored by UHERO Research Economist Rachel Inafuku, uses data from ACS to take a deeper look into Hawaii's gender pay gap to further understand t more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 31 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Sunoco v. Honolulu, asking the nation's high court to hear arguments in a case where state courts have mistakenly allowed local jurisdictions to bind energy policies and promotions of companies engaging in interstate and international commerce. The City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply sued several oil and gas prod more PR