Gov. Josh Green appoints Karen T. Nakasone as Chief Judge of Hawaii's ICA, succeeding Judge Lisa M. Ginoza who became an Associate Justice of the state’s Supreme Court.

The DHHL announced a rehabilitation project for wildfire-affected areas in Maui, seeking HUD approval for using federal funds to repair homes and infrastructure with minimal environmental impact. Public comments are open until April 20.

A court grants a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration's mass firing of federal probationary employees, following a lawsuit led by Attorney General Anne Lopez.

AG Anne Lopez sues HHS and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over a $12 billion cut in public health grants, risking services like disease management in 23 states and DC.

Governor Josh Green has appointed three women to Hawaii's judiciary, marking a historic moment for the state's legal landscape, awaiting Senate confirmation.

Elliott Kalani Ke was named interim Chief of Police for Kaua‘i, succeeding outgoing Chief Raybuck, with a solid local background and numerous qualifications, including an FBI National Academy education.

Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke led a Hawaii delegation to the USDA in Washington, D.C., to strengthen ties and address the state's unique agricultural challenges.

Governor Josh Green named Hannah Kihalani Springer to the Commission on Water Resource Management and nominated Kauanoe A. D. Jackson to Hawai‘i's Third Circuit Court, highlighting their respective expertise in water management and legal experience.

Maui County Mayor Richard T. Bissen Jr. introduced the FY 2026 budget, focusing on recovery, resilience, and cultural emphasis, with plans for housing, disaster preparedness, and cultural inclusion.

Attorney General Lopez leads 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit and a motion for preliminary injunction to stop President Trump from dismantling the Department of Education.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke of Honolulu is attending the 2nd Annual Hawaiʻi-USDA Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., to address challenges in Hawaiʻi's agriculture.

HDOA introduces a free treatment program to eliminate little fire ant infestations from O'ahu homes, investing $1.1M for pest control treatments at up to 580 residences.

Hawaiʻi DOH issued a NOVO to MCBH for water pollution law violations, including a failed toxicity test and unreported chemical use, leading to a $95,000 fine.