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.

Kaua‘i Mayor signs deal for free healthcare premiums for county workers starting FY 2025 to alleviate living costs.

Sen. Mazie Hirono won Hawaii's Democratic primary and is favored to win in November's general election, contributing to Democrats' efforts to maintain Senate control.

Rick Blangiardi won re-election as Honolulu Mayor with over 50% of votes, avoiding a run-off and setting a second-term agenda tackling housing, permitting, and rail projects.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green announced a $4 billion settlement for the 2023 Maui wildfires to expedite healing and avoid protracted lawsuits. The settlement involves multiple defendants and aims to compensate the affected parties swiftly.