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Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study shows
Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.
Navy objects to recommendation it drain fuel tanks near Pearl Harbor
At issue is whether the Navy should be required, as ordered by Gov. David Ige earlier this month, to drain fuel from the tanks.
Hawaii hearing over tainted Navy water ends without a ruling
The Navy is contesting an order by the state Department of Health to suspend Red Hill storage facility’s operations and empty the underground tanks after tests in recent weeks detected petroleum in the Navy’s tap water system.
Hearing starts on Hawaii’s order to de-fuel Navy tanks amid contaminated water crisis
Thousands of families have been affected, including some who have been displaced from their military homes, said Dr. Diana Felton, state toxicologist.
Defense secretary ‘personally monitoring’ Navy efforts in Hawaii toxic water crisis
Deputy Secretary of Defense Katheen Hicks will talk with Navy leaders, local Hawaii officials, experts and affected personnel and families during a visit to Hawaii this week.
By Karen Jowers
Toxic water consumes daily lives of many Hawaii military families, with no end in sight
Nothing can alleviate 'the complete mental load that we’re all bearing right now.'
By Karen Jowers
Navy blames Hawaii water contamination on jet fuel spill
The overall water system and water systems in all homes and facilities that have been impacted will be flushed with clean water and Navy officials said they hope to complete that process by Christmas.
Military charities step up to assist families affected by tainted water in Hawaii
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Army Emergency Relief and Air Force Aid Society are providing grants.
By Karen Jowers
Navy contests Hawaii’s orders to suspend, drain fuel tanks
The order came shortly after Navy officials said they already had suspended fuel complex operations.
Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer
“This will allow us to implement new safety actions before resuming operations,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said.
Oil found in water for military families in Hawaii, Navy confirms; some residents moving to hotels
As officials flush the petroleum contaminants out of the system, some families have been offered hotel rooms; others will receive temporary lodging allowance.
By Karen Jowers