Office of Hawaii Governor
Recent News About Office of Hawaii Governor
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Community-built comfort station approved for Hā‘ena State Park
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has received approval from the Land Board for a community-built comfort station at Hā‘ena State Park.
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Former nonprofit executive charged with fraud and theft totaling over $81K
On February 14, 2025, Moanaoio Bjur was indicted by the O‘ahu Grand Jury on charges including Computer Fraud in the First Degree, Theft in the First Degree, Computer Fraud in the Second Degree, and Theft in the Second Degree.
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Adaptive ocean sports group gains new storage at Ala Wai harbor
The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) has approved a permit allowing AccesSurf, an adaptive ocean sports program, to use space at the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for storage and parking.
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Woman cited for entering closed Sacred Falls State Park
A woman has been cited for entering Sacred Falls State Park, a location closed under the Division of State Parks Administrative Rules.
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Kaua’i uses innovative mosquito release strategy to protect endangered forest birds
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has initiated a novel approach to protect Kaua'i's endangered forest birds by releasing mosquitoes.
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Attorneys general respond to Vice President Vance’s comments on judicial review
Attorney General Anne Lopez has issued a joint statement, supported by 17 state attorneys general, in response to Vice President Vance's remarks on judicial review made on February 9, 2025.
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Multistate lawsuit challenges Elon Musk's executive power delegation
Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with attorneys general from 13 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
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Attorney General Lopez joins coalition issuing guidance on workplace diversity initiatives
Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has released guidance aimed at helping businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations understand the role and legality of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility...
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Attorneys general applaud injunction against Trump's birthright citizenship order
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order to terminate birthright citizenship.
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Honolulu Habitat invites participation in home build program
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is encouraging applicants and lessees to engage in the Home Build Program offered by Honolulu Habitat for Humanity.
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Hawaiʻi Attorney General launches first online asset forfeiture auction
The Department of the Attorney General in Honolulu is set to conduct its first online asset forfeiture auction starting February 18.
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Hawai'i prepares for annual Day at the Capitol celebrating disability awareness
The Hawai‘i State Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council) is set to host the annual Day at the Capitol event on March 5, 2025, as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
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Diamond Head State Park announces temporary closures for safety improvements
During the ongoing rockfall mitigation project at Diamond Head State Park, temporary closures have been announced.
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Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's NIH funding cuts
Attorney General Anne Lopez, alongside 21 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Keanakolu Orchard closes temporarily for maintenance
Keanakolu Orchard, also known as the Humuʻula Orchard, will be temporarily closed for maintenance.
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Timothy Lee indicted for alleged false name campaign contributions
On February 7, 2025, Timothy Lee was indicted by the Oʻahu Grand Jury on charges related to campaign contribution offenses.
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Court blocks Trump administration's NIH funding cuts
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez released a statement following a federal judge's decision to issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Volunteers join efforts to control invasive coqui frog population on Oahu
Community members, volunteers, and staff from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA), and the O‘ahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) are working to remove coqui frogs from state lands.
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Court halts Elon Musk's access to sensitive American data
Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a significant legal victory following a federal judge's decision to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).
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Hawaii DCCA announces disciplinary actions against licensed professionals through January 2025
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) in Hawaii, along with its state Boards and Commissions, has released a summary of disciplinary actions for January 2025.