The Senate approved a bipartisan funding package that includes nearly $75 million in earmarks for Hawai‘i, funding projects from community centers to highway planning across the islands.

A new WLC package would protect health-care access, create new penalties for image-based abuse, and require hotel staff anti-trafficking training.

Maui County Council passed Bill 15 on first reading to allow factory-built homes in the Lahaina burn zone. Supporters tout speed; critics warn about durability, warranties and local jobs.

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.