Hawaii State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Hawaii State Executive - Governor
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Attorneys general urge FCC to enhance measures against robocallers
Attorney General Anne Lopez, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).
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Open enrollment for 2025 health insurance market begins in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi residents are being encouraged to review their health insurance coverage options as the open enrollment period for the 2025 health insurance market is now underway.
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Woman impersonates health inspector at Kahala Mall Whole Foods
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch reported an incident involving a woman impersonating a health inspector at Whole Foods Market in Kahala Mall.
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Avian flu detected in O‘ahu wastewater; vigilance urged among poultry owners
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has urged poultry and bird owners to remain vigilant following the detection of avian influenza in a wastewater sample on O‘ahu.
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Avian flu detected in Oʻahu wastewater prompts health department investigation
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is currently investigating the origins of H5 avian influenza, detected for the first time at a wastewater sampling site on Oʻahu.
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Hawaiian Home Lands receives $72M federal grant for broadband expansion
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has been awarded a $72 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.
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Study launched to examine diet of game birds on Hawaiʻi Island
The Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) under the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is conducting a study to analyze the diet of game birds in public hunting areas on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Dwight Young named new state's banking commissioner
Dwight Young has been appointed as the state's new Banking Commissioner, a role that involves ensuring the safety and soundness of state-chartered and state-licensed financial institutions.
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Hawaii Department of Agriculture seeks proposals for invasive species control projects
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has announced a series of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) aimed at controlling invasive species across the state.
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New travel-related dengue case reported on Maui
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new travel-related dengue virus case on Maui.
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Hawaii joins forces with UH on national strategy for suicide prevention
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UH) and various state, local, military, public, and private sector entities to support the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal...
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Real estate commission offers free webinar for condo owners
The Real Estate Commission, in collaboration with the Community Associations Institute Hawaii Chapter, is set to host a free virtual event titled "Condorama XIII."
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Mānele Small Boat Harbor road reopens after updates
The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has reopened the remaining roadway throughout Mānele Small Boat Harbor as of October 30, 2024.
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Hawai'i launches compost reimbursement program for farmers and landscapers
Act 231, passed by the State Legislature in its 2024 session, has enabled a new compost reimbursement program.
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Native Hawaiian filmmaker Erin Lau debuts directing TV episode on FOX
Hawai‘i's creative industry continues to gain recognition as Erin Lau, a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, directs an episode of the drama series "Rescue: HI-Surf."
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Hawai‘i commission educates on constitutional amendment regarding marriage laws
The inaugural Hawai‘i State LGBTQ+ Commission is focusing on educating the public about Constitutional Amendment One.
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Maui's mother reef restoration begins with feasibility study for sediment control
Work has commenced on the restoration of Maui's mother reef, with initial efforts focused on collecting soil samples in Manawaipueo Gulch.
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Kauaʻi set to host community climate fair with focus on environmental initiatives
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has announced a community climate fair scheduled to take place on Kauaʻi.
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Health department reopens Kat's Kau Kau Mo'opuna Style after compliance
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has given the green light for Kat’s Kau Kau Moʻopuna Style to resume operations.
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Small Business Regulatory Review Board announces leadership for fiscal year 2024-2025
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has announced the new officers for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025.