Governor Josh Green of Honolulu is heading to American Samoa for the 125th Flag Day celebration on April 17. Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will serve as acting Governor during his absence from April 14 to 18.

Attorney General Anne Lopez warned nine phone providers about transmitting illegal robocalls, as part of a task force's effort against such practices, urging them to mitigate suspicious calls.

Protestors in Hawaii rallied against the current administration's policies, voicing concerns over Social Security, Medicare, and other social programs, with a diverse crowd from veterans to young residents participating.

Hawai‘i joins a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that mandates changes to voting processes, citing it as an unconstitutional overreach of executive power.

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.