Office of the Governor Press Releases

LAHAINA, HAWAI‘I — Governor Josh Green, M.D., and First Lady Jaime Kanani Green accompanied President Joseph Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation members, Federal ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Assesses Lahaina Devastation with President Biden

GOVERNOR JOSH GREEN:  Aloha, good evening, and thank you for joining us as we address the devastating crisis on Maui.  Ten days ago, fires fanned by hurricane-force winds swept through ...
Read More Address on the Maui Wildfire Disaster – Friday, August 18, 2023

WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAI‘I – Governor Josh Green, M.D., Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and other officials addressed the public to provide important updates on the Maui wildfires, and responded to ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green, Mayor Bissen, Officials Provide Updates on Maui Wildfires and Emergency Response Efforts

HONOLULU  ̶  President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Hawai‘i on Monday, August 21, to observe the impact of the Maui fires and join the state in mourning the devastating ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Extends Invitation for President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to Visit Maui

HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green today announced that after direct discussions with Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen; Maui County Fire and Public Safety Department Chief Bradley Ventura; Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier, ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Announces Opening of key Lahaina roadways

WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAI‘I – Governor Josh Green, M.D., Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and other officials addressed serious community concerns relating to the disaster recovery process and provided updates on ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Governor Green, Local Officials Address Community Concerns Relating to Wildfire Response, Recovery

HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., returned from Maui today and issued the fifth Emergency Proclamation (EP) relating to the ongoing devastation created by the wildfires on Maui and in ...
Read More Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Issues Fifth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires