Hawai'i State News

“Just yesterday, we remembered Officer Bronson Kaliloa, who made the ultimate sacrifice 8 years ago after being shot during a traffic stop. His loss remains a powerful reminder that firearms in the wrong hands can have devastating consequences,” said Hawaiʻi Island Police Chief Reed Mahuna.

Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.

New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.

The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.

The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.

Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.

Authorities are requesting the public’s help in finding Hannah Jackson, a 39-year-old resident of Keaʻau who has been missing since June 21, 2026.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

Gov. Josh Green has signed 266 of the 267 measures into law following the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Legislative session.

Gov. Josh Green has signed pivotal bills that set Hawaiʻi on a path towards a clean energy economy while making residents safer.

While five students from Ka ‘Umeke Kā‘eo Public Charter School demonstrated the cultural heritage and history of Hawai‘i, sixty-two Hawaiʻi students competed in the National History Day National Contest.

Gov. Josh Green enacts laws that promote safer schools, improve access to nutritious meals, and help with college expenses.

The dealership’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.

These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green, Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will headline the pre-election event, which will be campaign central July 25 with dozens of Democratic candidates making their cases to voters before ballots arrive for the Aug. 8 state primary elections.

More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Option.

Gov. Josh Green signed SB 2494, which extends statue of limitations for bribery offenses and SB 3253, which recognizes the Hawaiʻi Conservation Sanctuary as a model for ecosystem restoration.

State’s largest 5 commercial airports achieve global Level 3 airport carbon accreditation milestone, driving toward 2045 emissions goal.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state’s film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.