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.

Gov. Josh Green signs bills addressing Hawaii's housing and nonprofit funding, including streamlining construction defect resolution and allocating $50M for nonprofits.

Gov. Josh Green of Hawai'i signed legislation for a $807.5 million Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund and established the State Fire Marshal's office backed by $2.2 million funding.

Hawaii renames its Department of Agriculture to include Biosecurity and allocates $26.6 million plus 44 new positions to strengthen defenses against invasive species and support local agriculture.

Gov. Josh Green signed bills addressing insurance market issues and youth homelessness in Hawaii, aiming to stabilize insurance costs and provide services for homeless youth.

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is investigating local law enforcement's involvement in federal immigration efforts following a surge in arrests and the passage of a bill funding immigration enforcement.

Hawaii's Governor and congressional delegation condemned the new GOP tax bill, citing threats to healthcare and food assistance for over 60,000 residents. They are planning to mitigate the bill's impact on vulnerable communities.

Governor Josh Green of Honolulu signed bills to enhance water safety and elder care, including one mandating safety measures for water ponds and others extending support for seniors.