Leadership in public health isn’t something you can fake. Governor Josh Green knows firsthand the dangers of misinformation and warns RFK Jr.’s inexperience would be disastrous for America’s health.
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I had the opportunity to meet with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to discuss our shared commitment to rebuilding Maui stronger, more resilient, and ready for the future after the devastating wildfires. We’ve made great strides, but there is still much work to do to support our families, restore our communities, and honor the lives forever changed by this tragedy.
The partnership between the State of Hawaiʻi and FEMA has been instrumental in moving our recovery forward, and we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support and resources they’ve provided. As we continue this important work, we look forward to FEMA’s continued collaboration and support to help make Maui whole again. Together, we will rebuild, restore and ensure that we continue to care for our people.
Mahalo nui loa to Administrator Criswell and her team for their dedication to the people of Hawaiʻi.
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This week we’re talking about our budget. This budget is designed to take action on Hawai‘i’s biggest challenges — reducing the high cost of living, building more affordable housing, addressing homelessness, improving education for our keiki, and investing in critical areas like health care, wildfire mitigation, biosecurity, and infrastructure.
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This week, I took an important step by submitting the Executive Budget for Fiscal Biennium 2025-2027 to the Legislature. This budget is designed to take action on Hawai‘i’s biggest challenges — reducing the high cost of living, building more affordable housing, addressing homelessness, improving education for our keiki, and investing in critical areas like health care, wildfire mitigation, biosecurity, and infrastructure.
This plan reflects the values we share as a state, prioritizing support for working families, vulnerable residents, and future generations. We engaged early with legislative leaders to ensure these priorities align with the needs of our communities. Now, it’s time to work together to turn these proposals into real solutions that will make a lasting impact for Hawai‘i’s people.
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Shortly after 3:00 p.m. HDOT responded to a plane crash into an unoccupied building on Ualena Street.
All airport facilities are operational; however, the roads surrounding the plane crash are closed. HDOT is coordinating with airport employees and Terminal 3 occupants to provide safe transportation to areas not needed for the response to the crash.
Jaime’s and my hearts go out to the pilot and passenger and their families as well as to all who have experienced this traumatic event. Services are available to help you process what you have witnessed; call 2-1-1, Aloha United Way, for assistance. Our Department of Transportation team will provide all necessary support to federal officials, whose job it will be to investigate this incident and determine a cause, which may not be known for some time.
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