Honolulu District News

Honolulu District Safety Team Co-Publishes Case Study

Cortland Henderson — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Joshua Moskowitz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, and Jeremy McCranie, previous Honolulu District Safety & Occupational Health Manager, recently co-published a case study in the International Journal of Construction Management.

Fire debris cleared from final commercial property in Lahaina ahead of schedule

Pentagon News — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:30:00 GMT

The County of Maui and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with federal, state, and

Honolulu District Employee Dr. David Nguyen Co-Publishes International Standard

Cortland Henderson — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT

David Nguyen, PhD, a new Project Manager within Honolulu District’s Programs and Projects Civil and Public Works section, recently co-published an International Standard with the International Organization for Standardization.

USACE Honolulu District Staff Recipients of Numerous Small Business and Excellence in Contracting Awards

Bryan Cheplic, Public Affairs Specialist — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Contracting Office earned multiple honors for excellence in contracting and small business partnerships during the Excellence in Contracting Awards Program (ECAP) ceremony yesterday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The ceremony coincided with the Society of American Military Engineers’ annual Small Business Conference.

Honolulu District Wins Two Awards at 2024 USACE National Award Ceremony

Cortland Henderson — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District received National Recognition in two different categories this year awarded during 2024 USACE National Award Ceremony: USACE Project Delivery Team of the Year – Excellence and USACE Program Manager of the Year.

Honolulu District Hosts 30th Annual Fun Run/Walk and Safety Day

Cortland Henderson — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Honolulu District staff and family members participated in the District’s 30th Annual Fun Run/Walk and Safety Day October 18, 2024.

Acting ASD Rebecca Zimmerman Tours Lahaina Recovery

Cortland Henderson — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:00:00 GMT

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Rebecca Zimmerman, visited Maui August 29, 2024 where she visited key project sites and met with key leaders to develop a greater understanding of the Maui Wildfires Recovery Mission.

USACE Clearing Debris from Final Residential Properties in Lahaina

Susan Lee — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with federal, state, and local partners, is pleased to announce that debris removal on the last single- and multi-unit residential properties in Lahaina is underway. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Personal Property Debris Removal Program, as all residential properties will be cleared months ahead of the original January 2025 deadline—a testament to the dedication and efficiency of the teams involved.

Mission Maui: How USACE Engineered Lahaina's Remarkable Debris Cleanup

Susan Lee — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The August 8, 2023 wildfires didn’t just raze Lahaina’s homes and landscapes; they left an indelible scar on the hearts of its people. Fire ash and debris posed an immediate and grave threat, endangering lives, the environment, and the cultural fabric of this historic place. In this solemn hour, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stepped in with a mission that extended beyond debris removal—it was about safeguarding a community’s future and honoring the spirit of a resilient people.

Officials gather for Kilohana Sewer Main Ground Blessing in Lahaina

Susan Lee — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Lahaina, Hawaii – Today, Governor Josh Green, M.D., Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, FEMA Region 9 Administrator Bob Fenton, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Recovery Field Office Commander Col. Eric Swenson convened at Wahikuli Park for a ground blessing ceremony, marking the start of a critical sewer line installation at the Kilohana Temporary Group Housing site in Lahaina. This project part of the utility preparation for Kilohana, which will provide longer-term housing for survivors of the August 2023 Maui wildfires.

Maintenance Dredging Underway at Honolulu Harbor

Cortland Henderson — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Maintenance dredging is currently underway at the Honolulu Harbor, located on the southern coast of the island of O‘ahu, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. This is the third maintenance dredging project that the Corps has undertaken this year in Hawai‘i.

Honolulu District welcomes 74th commander

Honolulu District Public Affairs — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:48:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Adrian Biggerstaff became the 74th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, during a change of command ceremony July 10, at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Honolulu District Earns Prestigious Army Safety Award

Cortland Henderson — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT

The Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, received the prestigious Army Safety and Occupational Health Star Award here June 28, 2024, recognizing the district’s successful implementation of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupation Health Management System.

Honolulu District stays engaged with community at Waikoloa Maneuver Area RAB meeting

Stephen Baack — Fri, 31 May 2024 19:34:00 GMT

Members of the Waikoloa Village community took part in the spring 2024 Waikoloa Maneuver Area Formerly Used Defense Site Restoration Advisory Board meeting May 22 in Waikoloa Village on the Island of Hawaii.

USACE marks 100 days of debris removal in Lahaina

Bill Costlow — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

April 25 marked the 100th day of Lahaina debris removal for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the wake of the August 2023 wildfires that claimed more than 100 lives, displaced more than 6,000 families and caused around $5.5 billion in property damage on the Hawaiian Island of Maui.

USACE reaches milestone in Hawai‘i wildfire debris removal mission

Stacey Reese — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleared debris from the 500th residential property within Lahaina, Hawai’i, April 2.

April 1st a day for Lahaina’s young scholars to remember

Edward Rivera — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

April 1, 2024 marks the first day that King Kamehameha III Elementary School students attend classes at the temporary replacement campus. The Lahaina school, damaged beyond repair in the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, became an important project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After receiving a critical public facilities mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, USACE handled the $78 million elementary school installation, subcontracting Pono Aina Management, a Native Hawaiian organization.

USACE begins Phase 2 commercial debris removal operations in Lahaina

Edward Rivera — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor began hauling debris from commercial properties impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in the town of Lahaina, Hawai’i, March 22. This begins Phase 2 of the debris removal process that includes removal of remaining structural ash and debris, as well as soil testing.

Temporary King Kamehameha III Elementary School Campus Dedicated March 25

Edward Rivera — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

A blessing and dedication ceremony was hosted March 25, by the Hawaii Department of Education with federal, state and local partners coming together to celebrate the opening of a temporary replacement campus for the King Kamehameha III Elementary School, which was damaged beyond repair in the Aug. 8, 2024, Lahaina wildfires.

USACE completes vessel debris removal operations, reaches major milestone

Edward Rivera — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal mission on Maui reached an important milestone on March 15. Under the management and supervision of USACE, contractors completed the removal of vessel debris from 80 fire-damaged vessels received from the U.S. Coast Guard.