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Recent News About Office of Hawaii Governor
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DCCA to host consumer protection fair during National Consumer Protection Week
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is set to host a Consumer Protection Fair in observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW).
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Little fire ant leads to temporary trail closure for containment efforts
Starting today, a section of the Hauʻula Forest Reserve on Oʻahu, including hunting unit C and the Maʻakua Ridge-Papali Trail, will be temporarily closed.
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Coalition challenges Trump administration over FEMA funding freeze
Attorney General Anne Lopez has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement against the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding.
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Hawaiian communities recognized for wildfire mitigation efforts at summit
On New Year’s Eve 2023, a fire ignited by illegal fireworks in Papakōlea prompted Kalāwahine homesteader Noel Shaw to take action.
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DOH issues advisory amid ongoing Kīlauea eruptions affecting air quality
Since December 23, 2024, Kīlauea has been experiencing intermittent eruptions within the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
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Hawaiʻi and FEMA extend housing assistance for Lahaina wildfire survivors
The state of Hawaiʻi and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are collaborating to aid survivors of the Lahaina wildfires in their recovery efforts.
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Coalition supports Wilcox against Trump's dismissal from national labor board
Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Hawaiʻi State DLIR hosts job fair for federal employees facing employment transitions
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is organizing a hiring fair to address labor shortages and support workers affected by federal employment changes.
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Hawai’i Wildfire Summit addresses future challenges in fire management
The 2025 Hawai’i Wildfire Summit, themed "Exploring our Wildfire Future," commenced on February 24, 2025.
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Hawaiʻi Island spring turkey hunting season starts March 1
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has announced the opening of the 2025 Spring Bearded Turkey Hunting Season on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Coalition wins injunction against unauthorized Treasury access by Elon Musk
Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a significant legal victory for Hawaiʻi in a lawsuit involving Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE."
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New voyaging canoe replaces Mo‘olele lost in Lahaina wildfires
A voyaging canoe destroyed in the Lahaina wildfires is being replaced with a new vessel, thanks to the collaborative efforts of various individuals and organizations.
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Iolani School wins state competition; heads to national contest
Iolani School has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts State Competition, as announced by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division and Insurance Division, along with the Hawaiʻi Credit...
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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.