The County of Kaua'i Finance Department received the cashVest 90+ Award in 2025 from analytics firm threeplusone for its outstanding public funds management throughout four quarters.

Maui entrepreneur Justin Herrmann launched a mayoral bid this week, promising accountability, housing focus and to rebuild trust after the wildfires.

The ACLU of Hawai‘i announces its legislative plans focusing on immigrant rights, criminal system reform, and LGBTQ+ rights, including limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE and advocating for gender-affirming health care.

State officials completed final design and will seek bids for a $48M Halawa medical unit meant to expand in‑prison psychiatric and medical care. Funding and staffing plans will determine its impact.

Daisy Hartsfield is appointed by Hawaii Governor Josh Green as the State Representative for House District 36, bringing her local experience and diverse professional background to the role.

Dominic Yagong, a former Hawai‘i County council chair and the longtime public‑address voice at Honokaa High, died last week at 66 after a second stroke.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi removed Common Cause Hawaiʻi director Camron Hurt from the city grants advisory panel after Hurt criticized city leadership. The dismissal has watchdogs warning about a chilling effect on civic volunteers.

Gov. Green appoints Jay Carpio to Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources, highlighting his conservation experience and commitment to traditional resource management.

Maui County advanced an interim ban on new private pools in West Maui to reserve scarce water for rebuilding and housing.

Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui County Council vice chair, launched a mayoral challenge to Richard Bissen, centering her campaign on infrastructure, permitting speed and fiscal caution.

Hawaii's Attorney General halts a state investigation into a $35,000 incident to avoid conflict with a federal case that already led to convictions of two former legislators.

Hawaiʻi flags were at half-staff to honor Rep. Doug LaMalfa, directed by the President and implemented by Governor Green, marking his passing and service.

Hawai‘i health regulators issued notices ordering Ulta Lab Tests to cut ties with three island collecting depots and fined the local partners $15,000 each after finding illegal direct-to-consumer testing.