#Governor Josh Green

With President Donald Trump’s recent approval of a major disaster declaration, critical mortgage relief measures have been activated for affected residents, and federal aid is now available.

Under the new Hawaiʻi law, anyone who intentionally calls the police on another person with the purpose of harassing, humiliating or violating their rights based on a protected class can be held legally responsible.

HOPE Services is opening Hale Ulu Lehua, a supportive housing project, in the now transformed convent at Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Parish in Honokaʻa.

Green said earlier Tuesday afternoon that the state was bracing for “significant damage along the coastlines.”

Aug. 6, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—a pivotal and tragic moment in world history that continues to echo across generations. 

Civil Defense hopes to connect with ham radio operators, who play a crucial role in communication during an emergency, as hurricane season begins this month.

The effort, called Mission: Lifeline Stroke, is backed by a $5.8 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and $1 million from the American Heart Association.

President Joe Biden has also appointed Jan. 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning.

An estimated 47,000 people engaged in bird-related education events during 2024, proclaimed by Gov. Josh Green as “Makahiki o nā Manu Nahele: The Year of the Forest Birds,” all with the goal of raising awareness about Hawaiian forest birds and their plight.

The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.

Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.

Gov. Green signed the proclamation to heighten public awareness and promote proactive steps for preventing fires of all sorts.

The proclamation will make state resources available as needed, wrote Press Secretary Erika Engle in a brief statement.

As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.

Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green has enacted 253 of the 260 bills passed during the 2024 legislative session.

Twenty-seven countries are now in support of a moratorium or precautionary pause on seabed mining for metals used in electric vehicles.

Bills signed Monday included HB2400, which addresses teacher misconduct.

“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.

This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.

Gov. Green also signed Senate Bill 1035 on Monday, which exempts certain medical services from the state’s general excise tax.