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U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono - Proudly Serving the People of Hawaii

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Joined November 2009

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    Hawaii Island residents, stay safe and watch for the latest updates from , , and your local radio and tv stations.

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  2. The is NOT a tool to rally the President’s base. It’s a constitutionally mandated count of every single PERSON living in this country We must pass my bill to ensure w/ & many -->

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  3. . & the GOP haven't stopped their efforts to dismantle our healthcare system- and their sabotage will hurt millions of American families.

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  4. 18 hours ago

    As a two-time Olympic medalist and a nine-time U.S. champion, inspired generations of girls to become figure skaters.

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  5. Disappointed to see Chairman plans to hold a hearing for a judicial nominee to the 9th Circuit from Oregon without the consent of both home-state Senators. This has never been done before and should not happen now. These are not normal times.

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  6. In 2005, Sarinya Srisakul became the first woman of Asian descent to serve in the . Through her work as President of the United Women Firefighters, she continues to fight for gender equality.

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  7. May 5

    Volcanoes are unpredictable. has asked those who evacuate, to bring medicine, food, and items for your comfort, if possible. If you are on the , prepare by gathering a bag of essentials you can take with you if asked to evacuate.

    When You Evacuate: Grab a Bag: Pack a bag for 72 hours including medicine, ready-to-eat food, bottled water, cell phone and charger, important documents, emergency money, change of clothes, hygiene products, first aid kit, battery-operated radio.  Yellow backpack pictured with items described above listed.
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  8. May 4

    Follow and for updates. Stay tuned to local radio and TV for evacuation orders. The Fire Department warns high levels of sulfur dioxide gas in the affected areas are a serious threat to life. For more tips:

    Be prepared for a volcano fact sheet.  Visit https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/162060 for the pdf accessible version.
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  9. Passing down the knowledge her mother taught her about Hawaiian seaweed, Dr. Isabella Kauakea Yau Yung Aiona was the first Native Hawaiian woman to receive a PhD in science. She became the world's leading expert in limu earning her the nickname of First Lady of Limu.

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  10. Tonight, I spoke with Governor Ige and Mayor Kim to get an update on the state and local response to the eruption and lava flow at Leilani Estates and offered my support as a member of the Congressional delegation to assist affected communities.

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  11. May 3

    National Guard deployed, emergency proclamations in effect for Kilauea eruption

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  12. May 3

    Evacuation orders in place, shelters open on Hawaii Island. Click for a list of closures and shelter locations:

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  13. May 3

    Second shelter open at Keaau Community Center, 16-186 Pili Mua Street, for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kilauea lava threat. Pahoa Community Center also open.

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  14. May 3

    Mandatory evacuation of Leilani Estates & Lanipuna Gardens Subdivisions now in effect.

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  15. Connie Chung was the first Asian woman to co-anchor the nightly news on a major network. This & , we celebrate her contributions to journalism.

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  16. Throughout Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I'll be highlighting the accomplishments of AAPI women trailblazers, starting with my friend Patsy Mink.

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  17. May 1

    Happy to spend time with Mililani High School students to learn about the Aina Pono Farm-to-School and Harvest of the Month programs, which connect Hawaii’s agriculture community and our public schools to supply our keiki with nutritious, locally grown school lunches.

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  18. Apr 30

    Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen an overwhelming outpouring of aloha from the entire state to support recovery efforts on Kauai’s North Shore. Today, I saw first-hand how these communities are working together to rebuild and recover.

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  19. On Kauai today to visit communities affected by recent flooding & meet with county & officials.

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  20. It applies to all Special Counsels going forward. Now we call on to bring this bill to the Senate floor for a vote.

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