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Shapiro Administration Delivers More Than $410,000 for Free Period Products to NEPA Schools, Part of $3 Million Investment to All Pennsylvania Schools in 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Delivers More Than $410,000 for Free Period Products to NEPA Schools, Part of $3 Million Investment to All Pennsylvania Schools in 2026-27 Budget
Scranton School District will receive nearly $17,000 to provide free period products to its students.
Shapiro Administration's statewide investment for hygiene equity initiative now totals $9 million over three budgets.
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Scranton, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Delivers More Than $410,000 for Free Period Products to NEPA Schools, Part of $3 Million Investment to All Pennsylvania Schools in 2026-27 Budget
Scranton School District will receive nearly $17,000 to provide free period products to its students.
Shapiro Administration's statewide investment for hygiene equity initiative now totals $9 million over three budgets.
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Scranton, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visitedWest Scranton High School to highlight the Shapiro Administration's ongoing commitment to provide free period products in schools across the Commonwealth, emphasizing that no girl should have to choose between her health and her education.
National studies show that one in four girls struggle to afford period products, and a staggering 23% miss class entirely because they lack access to menstrual hygiene essentials.
With a newly secured $3 million in the recently signed 2026-27 state budget, Governor Shapiro has now delivered a total of $9 million over three consecutive budgets for this first-of-its-kind initiative, which removes a significant barrier to learning, ensuring that girls can focus on their schoolwork rather than worrying about unmet basic needs.
"Not having access to period products should never lead to a missed day of school. When a student is forced to stay home because she lacks basic health essentials, it doesn't just derail one lesson--it creates a ripple effect that impacts her grades, graduation, and future," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "By making free period products available to more than 650,000 girls across Pennsylvania, we are removing a silent barrier to education and ensuring every student can stay in class, and focus on learning."
The initiative has become an important resource for more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate units, career and technical centers, and brick-and-mortar charter schools. In northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) alone, schools will receive more than $412,604, with the Scranton School District allocated nearly $17,000 to remove this burden from its students.
School funding allocations announced today will be distributed to schools in the following northeastern Pennsylvania counties:
* Carbon County: $14,471.60
* Lackawanna County: $50,613.59
* Lehigh County: $101,753.22
* Luzerne County: $85,549.74
* Monroe County: $42,679.05
* Northampton County: $81,420.66
* Pike County: $12,593.29
* Susquehanna County: $11,071.10
* Wayne County: $7,301.79
* Wyoming County: $5,150.48
"While it seems small, this initiative is a massive investment in both education and the destigmatization of menstruation in our society," said Dr. Erin Keating, Scranton School District Superintendent. "When students know they can access these products for free whenever they need them, it encourages them to not only attend school, but also focus fully on their education rather than the stress that so often accompanies menstruation. We thank Dr. Bogen and Governor Shapiro for this continued initiative."
"Any time we remove a barrier to a student's attendance or ability to stay in school, we contribute to their long-term success in their education and future careers," said Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti.
All qualifying school entities will receive funding proportional to the total number of students enrolled as of October 2025. Driven by an increase from previous years, schools will be funded at a rate of $1.81 per student.
When making these essential products available, schools are encouraged to prioritize privacy, responsiveness, access, and education. Comprehensive strategies and suggestions are outlined in the state's Menstrual Equity for Pennsylvania Students - Guidance for School Entities (https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/health/documents/topics/documents/school-health/Menstrual%20Equity%20Guidance%20for%20Schools.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/newsroom/shapiro-administration-delivers-more-than--410-000-to-nepa-schoo
R.I. Education Dept. Secures More Than $18 Million in Federal Grants to Advance Literacy Achievement and Strengthen High-Quality Teaching and Learning
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 15 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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RIDE Secures More Than $18 Million in Federal Grants to Advance Literacy Achievement and Strengthen High-Quality Teaching and Learning
Today, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced that the agency has secured more than $18 million in competitive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education's Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program to advance two innovative literacy initiatives designed
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 15 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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RIDE Secures More Than $18 Million in Federal Grants to Advance Literacy Achievement and Strengthen High-Quality Teaching and Learning
Today, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced that the agency has secured more than $18 million in competitive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education's Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program to advance two innovative literacy initiatives designedto strengthen high-quality teaching and learning, support educators, and accelerate student achievement statewide.
The awards include $10 million for Project REACH: Responsive Evidence-based AI Coaching for High-Impact Literacy Instruction and $8.4 million for Rhode Island Students Excel through AI (RISE-AI).
"Securing more than $18 million in competitive federal grants demonstrates that Rhode Island's commitment to high-quality teaching and learning is being recognized at the national level," said Governor Dan McKee. "These resources will help us continue closing achievement gaps, improving literacy outcomes, and expanding opportunities for students in every community. My administration remains committed to investing in innovative strategies that support educators, strengthen student achievement, and ensure Rhode Island remains a national leader in public education."
"The awarding of these considerable federal funds reflects Rhode Island's bold commitment to educational excellence and our focus on improving student outcomes," said Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green. "These investments will help us continue strengthening high-quality teaching and learning, expand evidence-based literacy supports, and ensure more students have the skills they need to succeed in school, career, and life."
Through Project REACH, RIDE will partner with HILL for Literacy and B&W Evaluation to strengthen literacy instruction for middle-grade students through innovative educator support systems. The initiative will provide reading interventionists and literacy educators with evidence-based professional learning, video-based coaching, and AI-enhanced instructional supports designed to improve the implementation of high-impact literacy practices.
"Project REACH is an important investment in the educators who make high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction possible for students every day," said Dr. Darci Burns, Executive Director of HILL for Literacy. "HILL for Literacy is proud to partner with RIDE and B&W Evaluation on this forward-looking initiative, which reflects Rhode Island's strong commitment to literacy, educator excellence, and innovation. By combining professional learning, video-based coaching, and thoughtfully designed AI-enabled supports, Project REACH will extend educator expertise and help middle-grade students become stronger readers."
Through Rhode Island Students Excel through AI (RISE-AI), RIDE will partner with Amira Learning and WestEd to expand and evaluate the use of AI-powered tutoring for struggling readers in grades 4 through 8. The initiative seeks to address literacy challenges among upper-elementary and middle school students by providing personalized, evidence-based reading support and generating rigorous research on the effectiveness of AI-enabled literacy interventions at scale. The project is expected to reach thousands of students and help educators better support learners who need additional reading intervention.
"Amira Learning is proud to partner with RIDE on this important initiative to bring AI-powered reading support to students across Rhode Island," said Mark Angel, CEO of Amira Learning. "RISE-AI reflects our shared belief that every student deserves personalized, evidence-based literacy instruction -- and we're honored to help Rhode Island's educators reach struggling readers in grades 4 through 8 with tools grounded in the Science of Reading. We look forward to working alongside RIDE and WestEd to generate meaningful research and real results for students statewide."
"The Council on Elementary and Secondary Education applauds RIDE's commitment to academic excellence and its successful efforts to secure these competitive federal grants," said Council on Elementary and Secondary Education Chair Patti DiCenso. "By continuing to invest in evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, Rhode Island is building on a strong foundation that will benefit students for years to come."
"The Rhode Island Board of Education congratulates RIDE on securing these highly competitive federal grants, which will help advance some of our state's most important education priorities," said Rhode Island Board of Education Chair Michael Grey. "These investments reflect confidence in Rhode Island's vision for strengthening literacy, supporting educators, and ensuring high-quality instruction reaches every classroom."
These investments build on Rhode Island's ongoing commitment to the Science of Reading, educator excellence, and innovative approaches that strengthen both teaching and learning. By supporting educators with new tools, professional learning opportunities, and evidence-based resources, the initiatives will help accelerate literacy achievement, expand opportunities for students, and further Rhode Island's goal of becoming a national leader in public education.
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Original text here: https://ride.ri.gov/press-releases/ride-secures-more-18-million-federal-grants-advance-literacy-achievement-and-strengthen-high-quality-teaching-and-learning
N.M. Higher Education Dept. Concludes Statewide Capital Outlay Tours and Hearings
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 15 -- The New Mexico Department of Higher Education issued the following news release:
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Higher Education Department concludes statewide capital outlay tours and hearings
The New Mexico Higher Education Department has concluded its annual summer capital outlay tours and hearings, bringing together higher education leaders, state officials and members of the Higher Education Capital Outlay Committee to evaluate critical infrastructure needs at colleges and universities across the state.
During the hearings, public colleges, universities, tribal colleges and special
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SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 15 -- The New Mexico Department of Higher Education issued the following news release:
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Higher Education Department concludes statewide capital outlay tours and hearings
The New Mexico Higher Education Department has concluded its annual summer capital outlay tours and hearings, bringing together higher education leaders, state officials and members of the Higher Education Capital Outlay Committee to evaluate critical infrastructure needs at colleges and universities across the state.
During the hearings, public colleges, universities, tribal colleges and specialschools presented a combined $301.2 million state funding request in proposed capital projects to support modern learning environments, improve campus infrastructure, expand capacity, address deferred maintenance and demolition of facilities across New Mexico's higher education system.
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez and members of the Higher Education Capital Outlay Committee, including Chairman Luis Campos, traveled throughout the state to tour completed capital projects and hear presentations on future infrastructure priorities.
Tours took place in Albuquerque, Crownpoint, Farmington, Gadsden, Gallup, Grants, Portales, Ruidoso and Shiprock, with hearings hosted by Central New Mexico Community College, Eastern New Mexico University, Navajo Technical University, New Mexico State University and San Juan College.
"These annual tours give us the opportunity to see firsthand how capital investments are transforming campuses and creating better learning environments for students across New Mexico," said Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez. "Meeting directly with campus leaders and students allows us to better understand their long-term infrastructure needs and develop funding recommendations that will strengthen higher education for generations to come."
The department will evaluate project requests and develop recommendations for consideration by the executive and legislative branches during the statewide capital outlay process.
Over the course of the statewide tour, committee members visited completed projects and met with institutional leaders to discuss future capital priorities, helping ensure funding recommendations reflect the diverse infrastructure needs of campuses across New Mexico.
"These hearings are a critical part of ensuring we make thoughtful, strategic investments in higher education infrastructure," said Luis Campos, Chairman of the Higher Education Capital Outlay Committee. "By hearing directly from our institutions and seeing their facilities firsthand, we can better prioritize projects that improve campus safety, enhance the student experience and support New Mexico's long-term educational and workforce goals."
For more information about the New Mexico Higher Education Department and its programs, visit hed.nm.gov.
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Original text here: https://hed.nm.gov/news/higher-education-department-concludes-statewide-capital-outlay-tours-and-hearings
N.M. Environment Dept. Launches Circular Economy Plan, $11.5 Million in Funding
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 15 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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NMED launches circular economy plan, $11.5 million in funding
Initiative advances reuse, recovery and New Mexico supply chains
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New Mexico businesses, local governments, Tribal governments, schools and nonprofits can now apply for a share of $11.5 million in funding for projects that keep materials and resources in productive use through reuse, recycling and recovery.
The New Mexico Environment Department today issued a request for proposals for circular economy
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SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 15 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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NMED launches circular economy plan, $11.5 million in funding
Initiative advances reuse, recovery and New Mexico supply chains
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New Mexico businesses, local governments, Tribal governments, schools and nonprofits can now apply for a share of $11.5 million in funding for projects that keep materials and resources in productive use through reuse, recycling and recovery.
The New Mexico Environment Department today issued a request for proposals for circular economyprojects while also releasing the state's first Circular Economy Plan, a roadmap for reducing waste, strengthening in-state markets and infrastructure and keeping materials and economic value circulating in New Mexico.
A circular economy keeps products and materials in use through practices such as maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacturing, recycling and composting. These efforts can reduce pollution and resource extraction, create jobs and strengthen local supply chains. Projects can include recovering critical minerals from e-waste, transforming discarded textiles into reusable products and composting food waste for agricultural use.
"The circular economy is getting an $11.5 million kickstart in New Mexico for projects that can include any and all ideas -- from standing up critical mineral mining of e-waste to transforming textiles into durable goods to expanding commercial food waste composting," said Environment Secretary James Kenney. "An $11.5 million investment, alongside our firstever Circular Economy Plan, will build stronger and more sustainable local supply chains for the benefit of New Mexico communities by turning wastes into commodities."
$11.5 million for circular economy projects
Through the competitive procurement process, NMED will support businesses, public entities and nonprofit organizations undertaking circular economy projects with measurable environmental and economic benefits for New Mexico.
Eligible projects must take a systems-based approach to reducing waste and keeping materials and resources in productive use for as long as possible. Projects may recover, reuse or redesign materials, products or processes in ways that preserve their value, reduce demand for new resources or prevent waste at the source.
The request for proposals includes two funding categories:
* $1.5 million for feasibility and assessment projects.
* $10 million for project implementation.
"Circular economy projects turn materials once treated as waste into new economic opportunities for businesses and communities," said Economic Development Secretary Rob Black. "By investing in reuse, recovery and local processing, this new program helps New Mexico's businesses reduce costs, strengthen domestic supply chains all while creating new markets for materials that might otherwise end up in a landfill."
"New Mexico has an opportunity to grow our economy by getting more value out of the resources we already have," said Rep. Meredith Dixon. "This investment will help New Mexico businesses turn materials that would otherwise go to waste into new products, creating new economic opportunities and stronger supply chains while making sure we are getting measurable results for every public dollar we invest."
New Mexico Circular Economy Plan
The New Mexico Circular Economy Plan will guide NMED's broader circular economy work, with a focus on reducing waste and illegal dumping, strengthening in-state markets and improving materials management. The plan also identifies actions for priority materials including scrap tires, batteries, household hazardous waste and organics.
"By adopting its first Circular Economy Plan, New Mexico has positioned itself as a national leader in advancing the circular economy," said Heidi Sanborn, CEO of the Stewardship Action Foundation. "The Stewardship Action Foundation was honored to develop this flexible roadmap to achieving a Circular Economy in partnership with the New Mexico Environment Department."
NMED is inviting New Mexicans, businesses, local governments, Tribal entities and other interested parties to provide feedback on the plan to help inform its implementation and future circular economy initiatives.
Feedback can be submitted via NMED's SmartComment portal until 11:59 p.m. MDT on Sept. 14. To review NMED's Circular Economy Plan, click here.
To support that work, NMED is also expanding its Resource Recovery Bureau and hiring new employees to build the Department's capacity to advance the circular economy. The new positions will help implement the programs, investments and partnerships envisioned in the plan and will soon be posted on the New Mexico State Personnel Office website. NMED will also share the openings on its social media channels.
Details and deadlines
Proposals for the $11.5 million funding opportunity must be submitted electronically through NMED's Bonfire Procurement Portal by 5 p.m. MDT on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Key dates include:
* Friday, Aug. 21: Virtual pre-proposal conference.
* Monday, Aug. 24: Deadline to submit written questions.
* Friday, Aug. 28: NMED will post written responses to questions.
* Monday, Sept. 7: Proposals due by 5 p.m. MDT.
* Mid-October: NMED anticipates awarding contracts.
Details for the Aug. 21 virtual pre-proposal conference will be posted in the procurement library. Attendance is recommended but not required, and NMED will maintain a public log of participating organizations.
Potential respondents are encouraged to submit written questions to the procurement manager before the conference. The identity of organizations submitting questions will not be disclosed. Applicants may also submit written questions during the conference. Answers provided during the conference are unofficial until NMED posts them in writing in the procurement library.
View the RFP, No. 27-667-5189-00024, on NMED's Bonfire Procurement Portal (https://env-nm.bonfirehub.com/projects). Additional procurement documents, amendments and answers to questions will be posted on the portal.
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Original text here: https://www.env.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-14-COMMS-NMED-launches-circular-economy-plan-11.5-million-in-funding-Final.pdf
Minn. Secretary of State Simon Issues Statement on Hidden Camera Videos Inside Polling Places
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, on hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online:
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Secretary Simon Statement on Hidden Camera Videos Inside Polling Places
On August 14, 2026, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon released the following statement about hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online.
"During Minnesota's Primary on August 11, 2026, members of a widely discredited Florida-based political group visited several polling places in Minneapolis impersonating
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, on hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online:
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Secretary Simon Statement on Hidden Camera Videos Inside Polling Places
On August 14, 2026, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon released the following statement about hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online.
"During Minnesota's Primary on August 11, 2026, members of a widely discredited Florida-based political group visited several polling places in Minneapolis impersonatingMinnesota voters. Dressed in what they called "Muslim" costumes, and imitating foreign accents, they falsely claimed to be registered Minnesota voters. The group used concealed cameras to record their interactions with poll workers, releasing a heavily edited video of their encounters. Their apparent goal was to cast doubt on one or more Minnesota election laws that have been in force for over fifty years. Instead, they revealed their ignorance of how those laws actually work - while putting themselves in legal jeopardy.
Poll workers immediately reported these visits to local election officials and law enforcement is reviewing the situation.
The misconduct by this group is outrageous and totally unacceptable. We have zero tolerance for lying, lawbreaking, and disruptions at our polling places.
Voters deserve better, as do the tens of thousands of our neighbors and friends who serve as poll workers. Our aim, as always, is to ensure that our polling places are islands of calm. Minnesota laws are there to ensure that outcome."
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About Vouching
Minnesota law has allowed for vouching for more than 50 years. However, use of the process is very rare. In the 2024 general election, less than 0.6% of votes cast used this process. Around 71% of those voters were already registered to vote but needed to update their name or address in their voter record.
Vouching can only be used to provide proof of a potential voter's residence in the precinct. The potential voter must still provide their Minnesota driver's license or ID card number or the last four digits of their social security number for identity verification. Vouching is commonly used in senior living facilities by residents who have not updated their driver's licenses to reflect their current residence. It is also used in cases where an eligible voter has recently moved to a new address and lacks identification indicating the new address.
Under the law, the only persons eligible to vouch are voters registered in the same precinct as the person for whom they are vouching, or employees of authorized residential facilities who provide proof of their employment at the facility. Vouchers must sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury that they personally know the person being vouched for is a resident of the precinct.
Every voter who registers or updates their registration on Election Day, including those who are vouched for, is recorded by local election officials and verified in our state database after each election. If a discrepancy is found during this process it is referred to local law enforcement for investigation and possible prosecution.
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Original text here: https://www.sos.mn.gov/about-the-office/news-room/secretary-simon-statement-on-hidden-camera-videos-inside-polling-places/
Leadwood Wastewater Facility Makes Progress Toward Repairing Failing System: Mo. Natural Resources Dept.
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Leadwood wastewater facility makes progress toward repairing failing system: MoDNR
E. coli levels still high in Big River near facility
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According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Leadwood's wastewater facility is beginning to make progress toward repairing its failing treatment system. Recent sampling in the Big River upstream, at the facility's outfall and downstream, show E. coli levels are slightly improving. However, those levels are still high, indicating
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Leadwood wastewater facility makes progress toward repairing failing system: MoDNR
E. coli levels still high in Big River near facility
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According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Leadwood's wastewater facility is beginning to make progress toward repairing its failing treatment system. Recent sampling in the Big River upstream, at the facility's outfall and downstream, show E. coli levels are slightly improving. However, those levels are still high, indicatingthe facility is still unable to effectively treat the city's wastewater.
On Aug. 10, MoDNR continued its water sampling schedule in the Big River. Preliminary results from samples collected at the facility's outfall show E. coli levels at 1,732.9 colony forming units per 100 milliliters (CFU/100mL), down from >2,419.6. Sample results from other locations show E. coli at the time was 150.0 CFU/100mL at the Mounts Big River Access, 73.8 CFU/100mL at the Hunt Street Leadwood Access and 80.1 CFU/100mL at the Bone Hole Swimming Basin.
Until the treatment plant's capacity improves and starts attaining permitted effluent limits, people should heed the public health advisory signs posted at access points on the Big River from the Leadwood Access to Owl Creek Park in St. Francois County. The signs advise people to avoid water contact (swimming, wading, etc.) and to keep pets and livestock away from the water in that section of the Big River.
The department emphasizes that E. coli levels in natural water bodies can fluctuate dramatically over time, typically increasing after it has rained and decreasing when the weather is dry. Because of this phenomenon, people should always be careful when playing in and around lakes and streams.
In a concerted effort to address the facility's failing treatment equipment, the city is installing a replacement pump to move sludge and solids from the plant's clarifier to the sludge holding basin. Adding the new pump is designed to allow the plant to begin treating the wastewater more efficiently, which should help further reduce E. coli levels in the treated water the plant releases to the Big River. The city is also considering additional treatment options to further improve plant operations.
To find more permanent solutions, the department's Financial Assistance Center is working with the city to help identify emergency funds through the Department of Economic Development's Community Development Block Grant along with funds from the department for immediate repairs. The department is also working with the city on funding opportunities for long-term system upgrades with grants and loans to ultimately build a new treatment facility.
In the meantime, the department continues to make weekly site visits to monitor progress and to collect water quality samples.
"The department continues to work with the city and other partners to find both short-term and long-term solutions to Leadwood's wastewater treatment challenges, said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources. "We anticipate seeing improvements in the facility's operations, reflected in better sampling results in the Big River. This issue has developed over time, so it will take time to find and implement lasting solutions."
For background about this issue, see the previous department news release at: https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-takes-action-address-failing-leadwood-wastewater-treatment-facility.
More information about the Leadwood wastewater treatment facility is available at dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/sites-interest/leadwood-wastewater-treatment-facility.
General guidance on recreational water safety is also available from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at: Recreational Water Safety (https://health.mo.gov/prevention/environmental-factors/recreational-water-safety).
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Original text here: https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/leadwood-wastewater-facility-makes-progress-toward-repairing-failing-system-modnr
Hawaii Health Dept. Authorizes Reopening of Baan Thai Family Cuisine in Kailua-Kona
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 15 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF BAAN THAI FAMILY CUISINE IN KAILUA-KONA
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch (FSB) authorized the reopening of Baan Thai Family Cuisine, issuing a green "pass" placard during a follow-up inspection on Aug. 14, 2026.
The food establishment, located at 75-5744 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona is operated by Miyavadee Khamya.
DOH required the food establishment to complete the following corrective actions:
* Discard all contaminated
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HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 15 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF BAAN THAI FAMILY CUISINE IN KAILUA-KONA
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch (FSB) authorized the reopening of Baan Thai Family Cuisine, issuing a green "pass" placard during a follow-up inspection on Aug. 14, 2026.
The food establishment, located at 75-5744 Alii Drive in Kailua-Kona is operated by Miyavadee Khamya.
DOH required the food establishment to complete the following corrective actions:
* Discard all contaminatedfood products;
* Seal all holes and crevices;
* Have a professional pest control operator (PCO) service the establishment and submit the service report to the DOH;
* Thoroughly clean and disinfect all food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces;
* Remove unnecessary equipment and supplies;
* Retrain employees on proper food organization and date marking;
* Ensure all refrigeration units storing potentially hazardous food (PHF) maintain proper temperature;
* Have the mechanical dishwasher repaired; and
* Retrain employees on hand-washing sink use.
During the follow-up inspection, the DOH determined that all corrective actions had been completed.
The DOH FSB protects and promotes the health of Hawai'i residents and visitors through education of food industry workers and regulation of food establishments statewide. The branch conducts routine health inspections of food establishments where food products are prepared, manufactured, distributed, or sold.
For more information on the department's placarding program go to http://health.hawaii.gov/san/.
To view restaurant inspection reports, go to https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/soh.
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Original text here: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-authorizes-reopening-of-baan-thai-family-cuisine-in-kailua-kona/
