Senate bill aims to prevent repeat of Hawaii false missile alert
The legislation includes a provision giving the U.S. government, not local authorities, the job of notifying residents of incoming missile threats. Read more
Hawaii missile scare
Stories related to the Jan. 13, 2018, false alert warning Hawaii of an incoming missile.
Feds may take lead on future missile alerts
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s attempt to give the federal government responsibility for alerting the public of a missile threat was passed by the U.S. Senate as part of a $750 billion National Defense Authorization Act for 2020 that focuses on evolving threats from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. Read more
Star-Advertiser’s breaking news coverage of false missile alert wins first place in Best of the West contest
The judge said “no stone was left unturned” in the coverage of the event that became a national story. Read more
A CDC study reveals Twitter posts show need for effective crisis messaging
No one needed a scientific study to figure out the false ballistic missile alert Jan. 13, 2018, set off “shock, fear, panic or terror” in Hawaii. Read more
A look back: Miscommunication led to confusion about test alert
The events leading to the botched ballistic missile defense drill on Jan. 13, 2018, began with an 8 a.m. shift change at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency headquarters at Diamond Head. Read more
1 year after false missile alert, Hawaii residents recall 38 minutes of terror
One year since the false missile attack alert, residents recall a sense of doom and scrambling to be with their families. Read more
Lee Cataluna: Plan now to mark anniversary of false missile
Man who suffered heart attack during Hawaii’s false missile alert sues state
New U.S. rule requires broadcasters to report false alerts after Hawaii blunder
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Emails a reminder of lack of leadership
Memos name ‘button pusher’ who sent false missile alert in January
Botched missile alert inspires broad FCC recommendations
FCC’s final report on false missile alert cites human error and poor safeguards
Delegation calls on military to handle missile warnings
Hawaii congressional delegation pushes military to take over missile alerts
Confusion, relief, anger in 911 calls during Oahu missile scare
Retired Navy captain takes helm of HI-EMA
Hawaii releases redacted recording of missile alert drill
Hanabusa challenges Ige on missile alert records
Transparency after the missile alarm
False missile alert sets off creative burst
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