A proposed state bill would require businesses to display red, yellow or green signs showing whether guns and large knives are allowed; the plan is drawing sharp debate.

Gov. Josh Green told a Capitol rally he wants the Hawaiʻi Legislature to fast-track immigrant-protection bills after national protests and killings; sponsors have already filed measures limiting cooperation with federal agents.

Hawaii sets the candidate filing start date for the 2026 Elections on February 2, providing guidance for those seeking office including the governorship.

As the 2026 session opens, Hawaii's education debate centers on math coaches, meal expansions and fixing school transportation. Lawmakers are pitching classroom supports alongside services.

Hawaii officials condemn the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by an immigration officer, with U.S. Rep. Tokuda calling it an "execution," and Senator Schatz vowing to withhold DHS funding.

The city has proposed a land swap and temporary trailers at Ocean Safety’s Leahi Avenue base while officials vet Kewalo Basin and a Kakaako parcel for a permanent headquarters.

A WalletHub ranking places Hawaiʻi 48th for starting a business, highlighting steep costs and weak small-business growth while DBEDT and lawmakers pitch fixes.

A city audit found Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization lacked clear budget reporting even after handling roughly $325 million; auditors want a five-year plan and clearer performance reporting.

A DBEDT working group met at the Capitol to begin studying legalized gambling, focusing on the Aloha Stadium redevelopment and warnings from prosecutors about illegal game rooms.

Washington Place will be partially closed for a $7.3M restoration that repairs termite damage, updates systems and installs fire suppression.

Hawaiʻi plans to replace PFAS‑containing firefighting foam systems at Honolulu and Maui rental‑car centers at an estimated cost of about $23 million. Work will be staged to keep operations open.

Benjamin “Jimmy” Barros, a 31-year lifeguard veteran from Hanauma Bay, is Honolulu’s first deputy chief of Ocean Safety — a role meant to bolster training and operations across Oʻahu.

Planners will consider rezoning that could allow a 10,360‑sq‑ft Haʻikū fire station; public testimony will be heard next Tuesday and the staff report is posted online.