Thousands of Hawaii workers in hotels, healthcare, and airports are pushing for new contracts as UNITE HERE Local 5 launches another major bargaining cycle.

Former HPD Chief Joe Logan is demanding $784K from Honolulu, alleging Mayor Blangiardi threatened him and his family to force his resignation.

Jayson Watts has been elected as the new chair of the Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation, focusing on enhancing local food production and agricultural land stewardship.

Oahu homeowners are facing shocking property tax assessment increases, with some properties jumping nearly 50% in value and one case seeing an 85% spike from $1.3 million to $2.4 million.

Mayor Kawakami visited Japan for a sister city trip, strengthening cultural and economic ties through various events and signing a new Sister City agreement.

Hawaii Governor Green signed 313 new laws, including climate impact fees and wildfire readiness measures, to improve community well-being and enhance safety regulations.

Governor Josh Green of Honolulu has been elected to key roles within the National Governors Association and the Western Governors’ Association, boosting Hawai‘i's influence in national policy discussions.

University of Hawaiʻi community college students risk losing access to federal loans if their programs' graduates fail to outearn high school diploma holders, impacting education and workforce readiness.

The Maui County Council committee voted to phase out about 7,000 vacation rentals to aid local housing needs, despite tourism industry concerns and debate over the bill's impact on housing prices.

The SFCA will hold a Board of Commissioners meeting on July 17, 2025, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options, and invites public testimonies.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a $65,000 fine for an unauthorized stream crossing at 47-400 Waiheʻe Road in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, after a joint inspection revealed environmental violations.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed 313 bills into law, covering the state budget, environmental policy, education reform, and community safety. Key measures include a Green Fee, free school meals, and a new State Fire Marshal appointment.

Jonathan Shick re-elected as chair of Hawaii's Small Business Regulatory Review Board for FY 2025-2026, with Morioka as vice chair and Albitz as second vice chair.