Hawai'i State News
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green, Secretary of the Army sign non-binding document about military use of state land
The document signed by Gov. Josh Green and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll reflects a shared understanding about how Hawaiʻi and the Army will discuss protecting lands used by the military, while also supporting national security.
Big Island Junior Championship held this weekend at Hualālai Golf Course
There were 79 participants in three age groups for boys and girls in the junior golf tournament.
Flags ordered at half-staff for victims of Michigan church shooting
A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.
UHERO Forecast: What federal cuts to the social safety net will mean for Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Hawaiʻi offering free service to help find life insurance policies from deceased relatives
The Life Insurance Policy Locator reunited $5.7 million with Hawaiʻi beneficiaries in 2025 by helping locate unclaimed life insurance policies.
Nationwide recall from two food companies impacts products in Hawaiʻi
A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.
UH Mānoa leads effort to protect coral reefs by creating ‘Noah’s Ark’
The global initiative seeks to prevent coral extinction and support long-term resilience by integrating innovative conservation strategies.
U.S. Army posthumously commissions 7 Nisei soldiers from Hawaiʻi, decades after WWII deaths
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
UHERO Forecast: Deteriorating U.S. economic outlook leading to imminent mild recession in Hawaiʻi
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
McKenna to become Acting Chief Justice of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court with retirement of Recktenwald
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.
Hawaiʻi recognized for community resilience, equity at Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting
Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.
Gut bacteria, human gene interactions have larger part in personal health, according to University of Hawaiʻi study
UH study reveals that the gut microbiome’s interaction with human genes opens new avenues for precision health strategies by influencing disease risk, aging, and medical treatments.
Legacy land conservation program in Hawaiʻi seeking applicants for grants
Since 2006, the Legacy Land Conservation Program has facilitated contributions of more than $65 million to help conserve 32,000 acres on more than 50 properties.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green to speak at annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green will speak at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Thursday, highlighting community resilience through science-driven policies and climate action.
University of Hawaiʻi’s four-year universities earn national recognition
UH Hilo, UH Mānoa, and UH West Oʻahu—shine in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, celebrating academic excellence and dedication to quality education across the islands.
U.S. Sen. Schatz of Hawaiʻi to deliver a keynote address today at Climate Mayors Leadership Forum
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz also will discuss how federal policy and private sector investment can bolster carbon dioxide removal efforts at Carbon Removal Alliance roundtable.
Legislation that grants U.S. citizenship to adoptees gains bipartisan support
The act addresses barriers faced by adoptees, ensuring their rightful access to higher education, employment, and protection from deportation.
What Hawaiʻi families need to know about upcoming federal changes to SNAP program
Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefit because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.
Gov. Josh Green issues proclamation protecting COVID-19 vaccine access
Emergency action ensures continued public access to COVID-19 vaccines for residents aged 3 and older, despite new federal limitations.
Hawaiʻi’s first high school state surfing championship will take place next year on Maui
The first state surfing tournament of the Hawai’i High School Athletic Association will take place May 1 and 2 of next year at Ho’okipa Beach Park on Maui.
