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Military families feel betrayed over Navy response to jet fuel-tainted water at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii base
4 months, 1 week ago

Military families feel betrayed over Navy response to jet fuel-tainted water at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii base

CBS News  

Military families in Hawaii say water tainted by jet fuel made them sick | 60 Minutes This is an updated version of a story first published on April 28, 2024. Vice Admiral John Wade led us through the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility…seven miles of tunnels cut through volcanic rock – built to hold 250 million gallons of fuel. …

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Navy report: Multiple errors poisoned Pearl Harbor water
2 years, 5 months ago

Navy report: Multiple errors poisoned Pearl Harbor water

Associated Press  

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A Navy investigation released Thursday revealed that shoddy management and human error caused fuel to leak into Pearl Harbor’s tap water last year, poisoning thousands of people and forcing military families to evacuate their homes for hotels. It also noted key leaders at the scene of the November 2021 spill failed to exercise a sense of …

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US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks
2 years, 8 months ago

US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. government on Friday …

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EPA to eye Hawaii fuel tank operations after water tainted
2 years, 10 months ago

EPA to eye Hawaii fuel tank operations after water tainted

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The top official at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday an upcoming inspection of a Navy fuel tank facility that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor’s tap water will look at whether the tank farm was properly operated. Regan was in Hawaii for a two-day visit to see the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and meet officials …

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Hawaii congressmen back a bill to shut down Navy fuel tanks
2 years, 10 months ago

Hawaii congressmen back a bill to shut down Navy fuel tanks

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s U.S. Reps Ed Case and Kaiali‘i Kahele said Friday they have introduced legislation to permanently shut down the U.S. Navy’s fuel storage facility near Pearl Harbor. The military has failed to keep this commitment.” There are 20 fuel tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, each about 25 stories tall with the ability to hold …

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Spending bill has $403M for leaky Hawaii fuel tank facility
2 years, 10 months ago

Spending bill has $403M for leaky Hawaii fuel tank facility

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Hawaii members of Congress said Monday a spending bill that must pass to avoid a government shutdown includes $403 million to address the crisis caused by the leaking of petroleum from a Navy fuel storage tank facility into Pearl Harbor drinking water. U.S. Rep. Ed Case said U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz led the effort to include the Red …

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Hawaii congressional delegation seeks Navy fuel-leak probe
3 years, 1 month ago

Hawaii congressional delegation seeks Navy fuel-leak probe

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — The four members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation said Wednesday they are asking the Department of Defense’s inspector general to investigate whether the Navy properly investigated and notified state authorities about a fuel leak at Pearl Harbor. The lawmakers cited “extremely troubling” details in two recent news articles alleging Navy officials had evidence in January 2021 to conclude fuel …

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Arkansas race tests Democrats’ reach in solidly red state
4 years, 2 months ago

Arkansas race tests Democrats’ reach in solidly red state

Associated Press  

— When she ran for an Arkansas congressional seat a decade ago, Joyce Elliott lost by 20 points as Republicans took over nearly every major office. “It’s a much better race for her than 10 years ago when she ran,” said Jay Barth, emeritus professor of political science at Hendrix College and a member of the Democratic Party’s state committee. …

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