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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state more than $31 million for water infrastructure. The funding comes from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — allocating over $50 billion to the EPA.

The state Department of Health has detected low levels of two contaminants in water samples at the Waiawa Correctional Facility on Oʻahu.

Drought conditions in the islands are expected to worsen this summer, concerning water supply officials. Residents have been asked to conserve water. But what about visitors? HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

A drought affecting Maui will limit water supplies in Upcountry and West Maui later this week. Nonessential water activities like car-washing and landscaping will be prohibited. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports.

The Maui County Council is considering whether a question should be added to the ballot this November for voters to decide on creating a local water authority in East Maui. The proposed authority would hold and manage state water leases in the region. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has this story.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Commission on Water Resource Management is considering some modifications to the U.S. Navy’s three water-use permits associated with Red Hill.

The state Commission on Water Resource Management Tuesday approved new interim instream flow standards that will either fully or partially restore five streams on Molokaʻi.

Board of Water Supply updates ongoing water conservation efforts; Richardson law student snags prestigious national honor; Growers celebrate National Gardening Month

Board of Water Supply updates ongoing water conservation efforts; Richardson law student snags prestigious national honor; Growers celebrate National Gardening Month

A relocated military wife continues to wait for the all clear to return home; a Chinese businessman hopes for a better year as the Lunar New Year kicks off; a check on how Maui’s polystyrene ban has fared; and a quick Honolulu roundup of new exhibits opening this week.