4 Apr 2024

Army Corps invites public to attend Area 101 Right of Entry event in Yigo

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District is scheduled to host an informational Right of

17 Jan 2024

A Christmas Story – kind of…

MAUI, Hawaii – When a fire burns hot enough to melt engine blocks and granite countertops, it is at least 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Everything it touches at that point is compromised. So, when it’s time to clean up a destroyed house or structure, everything must be removed since the debris can contain lead, asbestos and other toxic particles. That can be a challenging reality for wildfire survivors when they must decide what to do about their property.

18 Dec 2023

Army Corps achieves response complete at Sector 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reached a significant milestone in the Waikoloa Maneuver Area

13 Sep 2023

Information key to Maui emergency response

USACE cartographers and geographers who work with Geographic Information Systems meet information demand by compiling data and converting it into a visual product that provides insight for decision-making vital for the Hawai'i wildfires response mission. Using a platform called USACE Common Operating Picture, or uCOP, they collect information from various sources and import or reference it to develop a visualization.

1 Jul 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Honolulu District welcomes 73rd commander

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District welcomed new leadership Friday, June 24 as Lt. Col. Ryan Pevey assumed command from Lt. Col. Eric S. Marshall during a modified change of command ceremony being held at Fort Shafter’s Palm Circle Gazebo.

11 Feb 2021

Threatened, Endangered Species team creates win-win situations for military

The role of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) program is to identify and understand areas of targeted endangered species management and conservation. Why is this important? The presence of TES on military lands can result in military training restrictions, but effective management and conservation has the potential to substantially deconflict military training and endangered species mandates. In many cases, this presents a win-win scenario where endangered species thrive on installations while military operations maintain flexibility. 

13 Oct 2020

Honolulu District awards $316 million in FY20 contracts in Hawaii, Pacific Region

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District recently completed a successful Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) during which 536 contract actions were awarded totaling $316 million, including $74.8 million for small business.

23 Jun 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Honolulu District welcomes 72nd commander

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District welcomes new leadership Wednesday, June 24 as Lt. Col. Eric S. Marshall assumes command from Lt. Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn during a modified change of command ceremony being held at Fort Shafter’s Palm Circle Gazebo. Marshall, who most recently served as the deputy commander, 130th Engineer Brigade at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, is the 72nd commander in the District's 115 year history.

2 Apr 2020

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers evaluate Hawaii county facilities for potential use as alternate care sites

In response to the spread of coronavirus in Hawaii, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District technical survey team conducted five initial planning and site assessments of facilities on the island of Hawaii April 1 for potential conversion into alternate care facilities (ACFs). The team evaluated locations chosen by the state in Hilo and Kailua-Kona.

6 Feb 2019

Employee Spotlight: Vicky Cummings

Honolulu District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Employee Spotlight: Vicky Cummings