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Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination
A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.
Sink or swim: More rigorous swimming standards coming for all Marines
Marines across all military occupational specialties can expect their swim standards to be reevaluated.
New DoD specs for firefighting foam, now free of ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS-containing foam has to be phased out by October 2024.
Water crisis once again disrupts Hawaii military families’ lives
A "boil water" advisory affects about 93,000 service members, families and civilians in Hawaii after four water line breaks.
By Karen Jowers
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
DoD wants another $1 billion to fix Hawaii water crisis
The money will go toward covering expenses related to military families' needs after the fuel spill, the cleanup and the draining of the fuel from the underground tanks.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii
The tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility had leaked into a drinking water well and contaminated water at Pearl Harbor homes and offices.
Contaminants found in Hawaii water after Navy’s purification efforts
The Navy secretary held a limited town hall with selected residents last weekend. Now, residents are calling for a more comprehensive in-person event.
By Karen Jowers
Hawaii OKs water in one Pearl Harbor neighborhood after Navy fuel facility leak
Petroleum from the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility leaked into a Navy drinking water well and entered the Navy’s water system in late November.
Military families in Hawaii water crisis ask lawmakers for better medical care, more answers
“I want to know what my 1-year-old and 4-year-old ingested. They have their whole lives ahead of them,” says Army major.
By Karen Jowers