State News

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health today outlined state- and community-based initiatives to address racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 infection and Hawaii’s vaccination efforts. DOH also released …

Under a bankruptcy plan filed late Monday night, Purdue Pharma would pay roughly $500 million in cash up front to settle hundreds of thousands of injury claims linked to the …

In a letter released by the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture today. Jonathan Ho acting manager of The Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant (Quarantine Branch) Proposes Administrative Rules in hopes to …

The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced updates for unemployment insurance and assistance benefits because of President Biden signing the new federal stimulus bill. Title IX of …

The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January was 10.2 percent compared to the revised rate of 10.3 …

With the increasing number of students projected to return to in-person learning during the fourth quarter, the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) has worked in partnership with the state …

HONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Securities Enforcement Branch urges Hawaii investors victimized in an alleged $185 million precious metals investment scheme targeting the elderly …

(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) presented its Beneficiary Consultation Report on the Proposed Limited Gaming Legislation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) on Monday, March …

(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ (DHHL) postponement of mortgage loan payments for DHHL direct loans and loans assigned to the Department has been extended for an …

In recognition of Prince Kūhiō’s 150th birthday, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) will receive Hoʻokupu from Hawaiian Homes Commission Act beneficiaries at its Hale Kalanianaʻole office building in …

(HONOLULU) – An extension of the Ka‘ena Point Natural Area Reserve and the addition of Pia Valley in east O‘ahu, to the state’s Natural Area Reserves (NAR) System are on the table …

The severe weather which has caused widespread flooding across the state has been very destructive and has impacted many residents, damaging their belongings, and property. The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency …