Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed Act 96, enacting a "Green Fee" to support environmental protection and disaster resilience, funded by an increased transient accommodations tax and newly applied tax to cruise ships.

Gov. Josh Green of Honolulu was invited to testify before a Senate Subcommittee in D.C. about handling infectious diseases, based on his experience as a doctor and official during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yovo Stefanov hired as Director of Business Transformation Office to modernize Hawaii's DAGS financial systems.

The Hawai'i Arts Alliance is urging the public to request that Governor Green veto HB1378, a bill which threatens to cut funding for the arts and derail decades of cultural development in the state.

Mayor Bissen announces a new Deferred Payment Loan Program in partnership with local organizations to help middle-income families in Lahaina rebuild after wildfires.

Hawaii's BLNR rejected the U.S. Army's Final EIS on the Pōhakuloa Training Area. Governor Green called for unity and balance between heritage and national security.

Hawaii's judiciary receives legislative support with new funding, programs, and appointed judges, enhancing legal services for the community as acknowledged by Chief Justice Recktenwald.

The Hawaiʻi State Commission on the Status of Women plans to counteract federal rollbacks on women's rights by reinforcing state protections in healthcare, education, and workplace equity.

Senator Kurt Fevella calls for the resignation of Hawaii Tourism Authority's Isaac Choy and DBEDT Director James Tokioka over racism allegations and workplace issues.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green secured legislative approval for SB1396, instituting a "green fee" to fund environmental preservation and disaster mitigation efforts.

Hawaiʻi State Legislature's vote moves House Bill 477 forward, which aims to modernize the state's unemployment insurance system for better efficiency and accessibility.

Attorney General Anne Lopez leads a coalition of 20 attorneys general urging the Trump Administration to restore Title X funding essential for family planning services, highlighting its importance for low-income individuals and public health.

Hawaiʻi sues fossil fuel companies for climate deception, amidst federal attempts to block the state lawsuit. The state accuses them of deceptive practices and demands compensation for environmental damages.