2013 in Hawaii

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Events from 2013 in Hawaiʻi.

Incumbents

• Governor: Neil Abercrombie
• Lieutenant Governor: Shan Tsutsui

Events

Ongoing – Puʻu ʻŌʻō eruption

• July 27 – Tropical Storm Flossie: A tropical storm warning is issued for Hawaiʻi and Maui counties. Tropical storm warnings for the rest of the state are issued on July 29.[1] Flossie causes only minor damage as it passes by the Hawaiian Islands before dissipating.[2][3]
• September 9 – Honolulu molasses spill: Matson workers discover a major spill of 1,400 tons (1,300 t) of molasses at their company's facilities in Honolulu Harbor.[4][5]
• October 28 – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature convenes a special session called by governor Neil Abercrombie to consider legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Hawaiʻi.[6] The Hawaiʻi Marriage Equality Act is passed by the Legislature on November 12,[7] signed into law by Abercrombie on November 13,[8][9] and goes into effect on December 2.[10]
• December 24 – 2013 Hawaiʻi Bowl: The Boise State Broncos lose to the Oregon State Beavers 23–38.[11]

References

1. "Weakening Tropical Storm Flossie takes aim on Hawaii". USA Today. Associated Press. July 29, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
2. Austin, Henry; Arkin, Daniel (July 29, 2013). "Now a tropical depression, Flossie dumps rain, knocks out power as it rakes Hawaii". NBC News. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
3. "Weather Service says Flossie never made landfall in Hawaii". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Associated Press. August 1, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
4. Honore, Marcel (September 10, 2013). "Molasses plume in Honolulu Harbor killing hundreds of fish". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. ProQuest 1431282993. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
5. Jones, Caleb (January 19, 2017). "Matson settles with EPA over massive molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Associated Press. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
6. Blair, Chad (October 28, 2013). "Tumultuous, Historic Week Expected at Hawaii Legislature". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
7. Blair, Chad; Eagle, Nathan (November 12, 2013). "Senate Sends 'Marriage Equality' Bill to Hawaii Governor". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
8. Eagle, Nathan (November 14, 2013). "A 'New Era of Aloha': Hawaii Governor Signs Marriage Equality Act". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
9. DePledge, Derrick (November 14, 2013). "Governor signs landmark law". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
10. Kalani, Nanea; Zoellick, Sarah (December 3, 2013). "'I do'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. ProQuest 1464489536. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
11. Conway, Tyler (December 24, 2013). "Boise State vs. Oregon State: Score, Grades and Analysis from 2013 Hawaii Bowl". Bleacher Report. Retrieved October 13, 2024.