California AG and a coalition seek a Surgeon General warning on social media due to its impact on youth, amid a wave of state lawsuits against Meta and TikTok.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Hawaii's gun control law, reversing a lower court's injunction, thus supporting restrictions on firearms on private property and in public spaces.

Hawaii receives $18 million from the U.S. DOE to enhance energy efficiency in large commercial buildings, a step towards its renewable energy and decarbonization goals.

Brig. Gen. Phillip L. Mallory is set to become Hawaii's Deputy Adjutant General in October, following an announcement by Governor Josh Green. Mallory will oversee the Hawaiʻi National Guard and other defense areas, promoting readiness and leadership.

Governor Josh Green of Honolulu travels to Japan to strengthen ties and form a new sister-state agreement, engaging in business and cultural exchanges.

Hawaii's DLIR has added Ilocano, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese to its Unemployment Insurance portal to improve accessibility for non-English speakers.

Hawaii DHS receives an additional $7.9 million from FEMA to expand its Maui wildfire recovery program, aiming to assist 3,000 households with new disaster case managers and care navigators.

Ciara Kahahane has been appointed as the new First Deputy of Hawaii's Commission on Water Resource Management by Governor Josh Green, pending the Commission's approval.

Maui County now requires appointments for new U.S. passport applications after staff training; the Immigration Services office will close for one day for the transition.

Maui Mayor Richard Bissen has initiated an ethics overhaul, placing OED Director Luana Mahi on leave amid a grant management audit and implementing mandatory ethics training for senior officials.

Līhu'e Refuse Transfer Station in Kaua'i will close from Sept. 11 to Nov. 1 for renovations aimed at improving efficiency and environmental protection. Residents must use alternative sites for waste disposal.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are pursuing a $1.9 billion merger, aiming to increase travel options and preserve union jobs, according to Hawaii's Governor Josh Green. A lawsuit opposing the merger was dismissed.

Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green heads to the mainland to attend the Democratic National Convention in Illinois, with Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and then Attorney General Anne Lopez covering his duties during his absence.