Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made his case to senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. But as lawmakers consider Kennedy's nomination,

HONOLULU (AP) — When Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a $4 billion settlement about a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina in 2023, he touted the speed of the deal to “avoid protracted and painful lawsuits.”

A fifth person has died from injuries suffered during a massive explosion of illegal fireworks at a Honolulu home over New Year’s. Police announced the death on Tuesday.

Earthjustice is suing Gov. Josh Green over appointing V.R. Hinano Rodrigues to the state Commission on Water Resource Management. Earthjustice said that since Green restarted the selection process, Rodrigues has been holding his position unlawfully.

Gov. Josh Green used his third State of the State address to recap accomplishments during the first two years of his administration and lay out future plans, but offered no specifics to a joint session of the House and Senate today on key questions over future fireworks legislation — and how much more tourists should pay to help the state respond to climate change.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii leaders are spreading awareness and outlining actions to combat human trafficking in the state. Gov. Josh Green was joined by several county, state, and federal law enforcement departments and crime prevention agencies as he signed a proclamation Friday acknowledging January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Gov. Josh Green delivered his third State of the State address to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature on Tuesday morning. Read his full speech, as written before the address.

Kauhale for the homeless come in a variety. Above, the U.S.VETS Kulia i ka Nu‘u kauhale opened Thursday in Waianae and implements an emergency bed program that addresses immediate shelter needs, food insecurities and access to care.

During his confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Gov. Josh Green’s allegation that he caused many deaths in Samoa by discouraging the measles vaccine.

Gov. Josh Green issued an executive order moving up the deadline for neighbor islands to be 100% renewable to 2035, right on the heels of a proposal from the state energy office suggesting Oʻahu import liquefied natural gas,

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denied Gov. Josh Green’s allegation that he caused many deaths in Samoa by discouraging the measles vaccine. A strong storm is expected to impact the entire state of Hawaii Wednesday night through Friday, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.