The Maui County Board of Ethics has made significant progress in its first 100 days, led by Lauren Akitake, with increased efficiency in ethics advice delivery and improved trust among county employees.

Facing multi‑year revenue hits, Gov. Josh Green said he may pare parts of 2024’s income‑tax cuts and draw hundreds of millions from the rainy‑day fund to balance the budget.

Tightened county rules and slow payments have left Maui nonprofits waiting for funds, prompting furloughs and stalling community projects. Groups say clearer guidance and advances are needed.

Captain Roylen Valera of the Hawaiʻi Police Department was honored by the Hawaiʻi County Council and the State Senate for his 28 years of service and community engagement.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green orders flags at half-staff to honor Pearl Harbor victims on December 7, 2025, with ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

Val Okimoto says a senior administration official warned that district appropriations would be contingent on a housing‑director vote; she voted to confirm the nominee with reservations.

Governor Josh Green appointed Rachele Lamosao as state Senator for District 19, replacing retired Sen. Henry Aquino, with a focus on education and community engagement.

A Hawaii State Hospital patient transferred to a South Carolina psychiatric center died in November, prompting lawmakers to demand a review of the mainland transfer program.

The Trump administration is threatening to withhold SNAP funds from states that refuse to provide certain beneficiary data, a move that could affect millions relying on food aid.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green's advisory committee, including Native Hawaiian leaders, discusses the future of military-leased lands as U.S. Army lease expiration in 2029 approaches.

The Hawaii OIP has issued new guidelines for boards under the Sunshine Law, detailing the proper conduct for public testimony and explaining the treatment of such records.

Seth Colby, Ph.D., has been appointed as the director of the Hawai‘i Department of Budget and Finance by Governor Josh Green, effective December 8, 2025.

Former Ocean Safety chief John Titchen is back on the shortlist to lead Honolulu lifeguards, setting up a high-stakes public hearing in early December.