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Immigration protection, enforcement reform bills pass out of House Judiciary Committee
These bills are headed to the House floor for a final vote before they cross over to the Senate.
The top stories on the Big Island for 2025
Kīlaueaʻs dramatic episodic eruption, the unexpected death of the Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief and a new hospital for West Hawai‘i were among the top news of the year.
Hundreds line highway in Kona to protest Trump administration during ‘No Kings’ event
The Kona protest, one of four such rallies on the Big Island, was part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest organized by several grassroots groups to denounce authoritarianism and President Donald Trump.
About 1,000 people in Hilo participate in nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protest of Trump, Musk
Indivisible Hawaiʻi hosted four Big Island protests as part of the “Hands Off! National Day of Action” against the funding cuts, job cuts, immigration tactics and other policies being taken by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Department of Government Efficiency run by billionaire Elon Musk.
UHERO: Hawaiʻi’s economic expansion continues, but slowly
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
Economic bottom line: ‘Buckle up for the years ahead’
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
Sen. Hirono, Dems try to Block ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and 26 Senate Democrats introduced the Protect American Values Act to combat President Trump’s “public charge” rule.
NCAPA Condemns DHS Public Charge Rule
The rule would deny lawful permanent resident, green card and visa applications to immigrants receiving public benefits or are considered likely to do so.
Sen. Schatz Says Border Conditions ‘Inhumane’
Sen. Schatz toured southern border facilities in McAllen, Texas, with a 13-member Senate Democratic delegation.
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Help Minors Appearing in Immigration Court
Sen. Mazie Hirono led 12 Senators in introducing the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act to provide unaccompanied children with access to legal representation…
Hawai‘i Joins 16 States to Protect DREAMERs
Hawai‘i today joined a coalition of 16 states in filing suit to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) grantees.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i Comments on Rescission of DACA
The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i released a statement In response to the Trump’s administration decision to rescind the DACA…
UPDATE: Hawai‘i Legislators Comment on Trump’s DACA Decision
The Trump administration will rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that allows younger undocumented immigrants to live in the US…
