Governor Josh Green, M.D.

(HONOLULU) – New science shows increased need for cross jurisdictional coordination, funding, and capacity for sea level rise action as outlined in an updated report by the Hawai‘i State Climate ...
Read More DLNR News Release-Updated Hawaii Sea Level Rise Report Released

HONOLULU – The Department of Public Safety (PSD) is pleased to announce the selection of four new wardens, effective January 3, 2023.   Mr. Shannon Cluney – Halawa Correctional Facility ...
Read More PSD NEWS RELEASE – Department of Public Safety names four new wardens

HONOLULU, HI – Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced today a third round of nominees to serve as Director and/or Deputy Directors and other appointed positions for state departments.   “These ...
Read More Office of the Governor: News Release – Governor Green Announces Seven Additional Appointments Including the State’s First Director of Wellness and Resilience

HILO, Hawaii – More than 20 teenagers from 12-17 had the chance to enjoy Teen Day, which was sponsored by the East Hawaii Youth Leadership HI HOPES board. The acronym ...
Read More Hawaii State Judiciary News Release — Youth in Foster Care Revel in Teen Day Activities

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has announced the award of 579 grants, totaling $2,684,350, for small-scale agriculture; including home gardening, herding and livestock operations in areas ...
Read More News Release from Dept of Ag on Micro-Grant Awards

HONOLULU — The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to drought conditions in Honolulu, Maui and Kalawao counties. ...
Read More HIEMA NEWS RELEASE: Clock is Ticking to Apply for Small Business Administration Working Capital Loans for Drought

HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with ...
Read More HIEMA NEWS RELEASE: MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST FOR JANUARY 2023

HONOLULU – According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 735,340 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in November ...
Read More DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 2022 TOTAL VISTOR COUNT 90.9 PERCENT OF THE 2019 LEVEL

(HONOLULU) – Forestry and agricultural interests have been intertwined in the Hawaiian Islands since well before statehood.   In 1903, when Hawai‘i was a territory, the Board of Agriculture and ...
Read More DLNR News Release – FORESTRY AND AGRICULTURE CONNECTION PART OF HAWAIIAN HISTORY

HONOLULU, HI – Gov. Josh Green, M.D. extended the emergency proclamation today in response to the Hawaiʻi Life Flight incident. Currently, Hawaiʻi Life Flight is in a transition phase as ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release: Gov. Green Extends Emergency Proclamation in Response to Hawai’i Life Flight Incident