Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to Veto Bill Reversing Fireworks Ban Amid Safety Concerns and Fire Department Opposition
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi plans to veto a bill reversing the ban on consumer fireworks citing safety concerns and alignment with the Honolulu Fire Department's recommendations.
Governor Josh Green Appoints Todd Apo to HTA Board, Aims to Boost Hawaiian Tourism and Cultural Alignment
Gov. Josh Green appointed Todd Apo to the HTA board, where he'll serve till 2028 pending Senate confirmation. Apo's diverse background is expected to support HTA's cultural and tourism goals.
Hawaii Launches Online Unemployment Insurance Tools to Enhance Employer Experience
Hawaii's DLIR is launching online SIDES tools for improved UI claims processing for employers, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce fraud. The system allows secure, web-based management of UI claims and integrates new features for ease of use.
Hawai'i Declares October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Governor Josh Green Endorses Statewide Cyber Defense Initiatives
Hawai'i designates October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with Governor Josh Green promoting cyber education and safety in the digital space. Initiatives support developing skills and defending online infrastructures.
Maui Mayor Bissen Reshuffles Staff to Boost Renewable Energy, Appointing Cynthia Lallo Chief of Staff and Leo Caires Energy Commissioner
Mayor Richard Bissen of Maui restructured his executive leadership, appointing Cynthia Lallo as Chief of Staff and Leo Caires as Energy Commissioner to advance renewable energy initiatives.
Governor Josh Green Calls for Federal Mediation in Hawai‘i Nurses Labor Dispute, Offers State Support
Governor Josh Green of Hawaii seeks federal mediation to resolve a labor dispute between Hawai‘i Pacific Health and the Hawai‘i Nurses Association, emphasizing the crucial role of nurses.