The Hawai'i Governor is legally unable to intervene in a labor dispute between Hawai‘i Pacific Health and the Hawai‘i Nurses Association unless both parties request mediation.

Mayor Richard Bissen of Maui County invites residents to meetings for input on Fiscal Year 2026 budget priorities, with online submission also available.

Hawaiʻi AG Anne Lopez shared the Lahaina Fire Report, highlighting multiple contributing factors to the Maui wildfire and calling for state and county preparedness improvements.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff to honor the late Auntie Twinkle Borge, a homeless advocate and leader at Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae village.

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.