Editorial: More Red Hill missteps by Navy

TL;DR - In the latest disappointment by the Navy in addressing the Red Hill catastrophe, the deadline was missed for a report on what caused at least 1,300 gallons of toxic aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), used to extinguish fuel fires, to spill from a pipe at Red Hill on Nov. 29.

The military says that report will be submitted to Joint Task Force-Red Hill leadership today, a week late — but don’t hold your breath expecting details: The Navy also won’t commit to a timeframe for releasing it to the public.

Pair the delay with continuing lack of true transparency, and community anxiety spikes with each new development.

January 6, 2023: Editorial: More Red Hill missteps by Navy, Honolulu Star Advertiser