Coalition of States, Led by Attorney General Lopez, Secures Court Injunction Against Trump Administration's Mass Firing of Federal Probationary Employees
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.
Experienced Local Officer Elliott Kalani Ke Named Interim Chief of Kaua‘i Police Department
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.
Governor Josh Green Appoints Hannah Kihalani Springer to Hawai'i Water Management Commission, Nominates Kauanoe A.D. Jackson to Third Circuit Court
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 Mayor Bissen Unveils $1.5 Billion Budget Focused on Recovery, Resilience, and Hawaiian Cultural Values
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 and 20-State Coalition Launch Legal Blitz Against President Trump's Bid to Shutter Department of Education
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.
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen Heads to California for National City Design Summit; Josiah Nishita Steps in as Acting Mayor
Mayor Richard Bissen of Maui is temporarily visiting California until March 22 to attend the 80th National Session of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design. Josiah Nishita will serve as acting mayor during his absence.
Governor Josh Green Secures Federal Support for University, Restores 442nd Combat Team Webpage
Governor Josh Green successfully advocated for the University of Hawai'i to retain federal funding amid a Title VI investigation and for the restoration of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team's honorific webpage.












