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Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-up
In the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.
By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller
Hawaii civilians don’t owe taxes on Red Hill reimbursements, IRS says
Some civilians, including some military retirees, would have been on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.
By Karen Jowers
Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny
Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.
By Joe Gould
Problems related to toxic water still affect Hawaii military families
Two-thirds of people surveyed believe their health symptoms are related to the fuel-tainted water.
By Karen Jowers
Military finishes draining Red Hill storage facility fuel pipelines
The Pentagon announced it would close Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility after it leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor’s tap water last year.
Military to begin draining Red Hill storage facility pipelines
Draining pipelines is part of an initial step toward closing the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii.
Austin visits Hawaii amid military families’ distrust after fuel spill
Austin visited the Red Hill fuel storage site, and met with several families affected by the fuel spill and Hawaii state officials.
Military families sickened by toxic Hawaii water sue US government
The Army, Navy, Air Force family members "rightly fear this is only the beginning" of medical problems, lawsuit alleges.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmakers push for review of military response to Hawaii water crisis
Service members and families don't think the military's response to the Hawaii water crisis has been adequate.
By Karen Jowers