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Business mākeke in Hilo set for Saturday
Presented by Hawai‘i County's Department of Research and Development, the event features a lineup of 60 vendors.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 10, 2025
New law aims to stabilize Hawai‘i's insurance market
"This bill is here because it has become increasingly clear that our housing market was unstable," Gov. Josh Green said during a bill signing at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol on Monday, July 7. Aloha State Daily also spoke to insurance officials and real estate leaders to see what this means for residents and the real estate market.
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 09, 2025
Hawai‘i solar providers uncertain as sun sets on federal energy tax credits
Trump administration tax credit cuts to "cause havoc" for solar energy nationwide, providers warn.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 09, 2025
How to help ʻohana following the Māʻili wildfire
A GoFundMe page has been created for the Ahuna family, which lost their dog, home and event business equipment, in the blaze this past weekend in Waiʻanae. A GoFundMe was also created for the family of a 94-year-old woman who died of fire injuries. Gov. Josh Green comments on fire response and Aloha State Daily lists a few resources for those who were impacted.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJuly 08, 2025
Solitary confinement reform escapes Green veto
The 2025 legislative session ends with governor signing 12 bills from his Intent to Veto list.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 08, 2025
Honolulu selects partner for Iwilei-Kapālama planning effort
Last month, the city issued a request for proposal seeking a multidisciplinary planning and development team to prepare a transit-oriented development plan called "Transforming Iwilei-Kapālama: Connecting People and Places."
Stephanie SalmonsJuly 08, 2025
DMV promises end to registration delays in 'next few weeks'
Weeks-long wait times for registrations to shorten as DMV works through thousands of backlogged registrations
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 05, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Hawai‘i lawmakers warn of economic impacts should "Big Beautiful Bill" advance
Congressional delegation and Gov. Josh Green issued a statement decrying Republican tax bill that was passed Thursday by The U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is now on President Donald Trumpʻs desk to sign.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 03, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Hawai‘i delegation divided over letter condemning ICE
Three out of four congressional delegates signed a letter condemning ICE actions in the state. The fourth refused.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 03, 2025
Gov. Green signs new fireworks control measures
Deadly fireworks accidents can now get you up to 20 years in prison.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 02, 2025
New deputy director named for Honolulu's Department of Enterprise Services
The new hire replaces Tracy Kubota, who retired last month after a 30-year career in public service. The department manages several entertainment venues, including the Neal S. Blaisdell Center and the Tom Moffat Waikīkī Shell.
Katie HellandJuly 02, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Hawai‘i senators speak against "Big Beautiful Bill"
What lawmakers are saying about the controversial budget reconciliation bill on track to become law this week.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 01, 2025
EV incentives and hydrogen planes: What's inside HDOT's decarbonization plan?
HDOT proposes strategies to bring Hawai‘i's transportation industries to 100% clean energy within 20 years.
Michael BrestovanskyJuly 01, 2025
Lawsuit challenges “Dam Special Fund”
A suit between the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and state of Hawaiʻi alleges that this special fund is being used to undermine constitutional expenditure controls.
ASD StaffJuly 01, 2025
Bloomberg Philanthropies selects Honolulu as finalist in global competition
The City and County of Honolulu will receive $50,000 to prototype a program that would add new rooftops and community gardens to public places, including its new rail line, as part of a plan to grow fresh produce for underserved populations.
Katie HellandJuly 01, 2025
State rejects another Army land plan
Plans by the U.S. Army to retain the use of O‘ahu land for training purposes were found wanting after public outcry
Michael BrestovanskyJune 30, 2025
Community Voices: Twenty years of nickels
You buy your bottled beverage. You pay your five cent deposit. What happens next is a mess, and has been for decades.
Tom YamachikaJune 30, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Impeachment, illegals and pirates
Hawai‘i's representatives voted against a military construction budget bill, for sanctions against pirates, and were split on Trump impeachment.
Michael BrestovanskyJune 28, 2025
Pipikaula Corner: How 13 teenagers and some California lawyers rule Hawai’i
State officials are set to unveil new rules to decarbonize the transportation sector. No one voted for this. It wasn't discussed. They committed us to this plan by settling a lawsuit last year that compels state government to protect us from the entire planet.
A. Kam NapierJune 27, 2025
Hawai‘i experts disagree on interstate telehealth to solve doctor shortage — here's why
In this deep dive, Aloha State Daily spoke with Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi Policy Director Malia Hill and Wellness Partners Hawaiʻi President and CEO Bradley Kuo on the issue of permitting out-of-state physicians to treat local patients.
Kelsey Kukaua MedeirosJune 27, 2025
Environmentalists take further legal action against Trump commercial fishing proclamation
Hawai‘i groups urge court to overturn ruling allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
Michael BrestovanskyJune 27, 2025
Pipikaula Corner: Sen. Mazie Hirono teaches us a lesson
Only it's not the lesson she might have had in mind. The senator recently went off on a Republican plan to introduce nationwide vouchers. Here's why she — and Republicans — are wrong about how to fix education.
A. Kam NapierJune 26, 2025
Earlier retirements for state employees on Green's intent to veto list
Last-minute addition to list would have investigated allowing teachers and other state employees to receive retirement benefits after 5 years
Michael BrestovanskyJune 26, 2025
Deadline extended for New Aloha Stadium negotiations
The demolition of the existing Aloha Stadium is still expected to commence by the end of August.
Stephanie SalmonsJune 25, 2025