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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
Controversial Hawaii fuel facility to begin defueling ahead of closing
Tank tightness of the pumps at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility was tested and approved
By Zamone Perez
Navy issues written reprimands for Red Hill fuel spill
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro issued censure letters to three now-retired military officers, the Navy said in a news release.
More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination
Another 1,002 people have filed claims seeking monetary damages related to current and future medical care due to the fuel-tainted water.
By Karen Jowers
Why the drinking water got tainted on the carriers Nimitz and Lincoln
The Navy has released its investigations into water contamination that plagued the two carriers last fall.
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
Toxic firefighting foam spills at Red Hill fuel storage facility
A cleanup is underway at the Red Hill facility after the spill of fire suppressant foam containing PFAS, a class of chemicals that can be toxic to humans.
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