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- Updated SNAP Benefit Information: Federal Changes Continue Through FFY 2029 Friday, September 25, 2026 04:25 PM from Department of Human Services Updated SNAP Benefit Information FFY 2026-2027 The Department of Human Services (DHS) is providing updated information regarding ongoing federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This update follows last year’s announcement on federally mandated adjustments to Hawaii’s Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) and reflects newly released figures for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2026 and […]
- Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Announces Approval of Pre-Landfall Presidential Declaration for Hurricane Nolo Friday, September 25, 2026 03:04 PM from Office of the Governor STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF PRE-LANDFALL PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION FOR HURRICANE NOLO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE […]
- Anticipated Weather Conditions May Impact Lānaʻi Game Management Area Friday, September 25, 2026 12:55 PM from Department of Land and Natural Resources Lānaʻi hunters are advised that a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Lānaʻi and that anticipated weather conditions may affect access to and conditions within the Lānaʻi Game Management Area (GMA).
- News Release – Low Levels of PFAS Detected in Fort Shafter Water System on Oʻahu Friday, September 25, 2026 12:30 PM from Office of the Governor STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR […]
- Nonessential travel on Hāna Highway discouraged as Hurricane Nolo passes Maui Friday, September 25, 2026 11:05 AM from Department of Transportation KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is asking residents and visitors to exercise caution and pause nonessential travel to East Maui on Hāna Highway (Route 360) as Hurricane Nolo passes south of the island chain. The narrow Hāna Highway into East Maui is susceptible to fallen trees, rocks and flooding. The current […]
- SHPD Public Scoping Meeting on Admin Rules for Statewide Historic Preservation Program POSTPONED Friday, September 25, 2026 10:29 AM from Department of Land and Natural Resources The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) public scoping meeting scheduled for Friday, September 25th at 5:30 pm to discuss the Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules […]
- News Release – DOH Deposit Beverage Container Program to Update Segregated Rates Friday, September 25, 2026 09:54 AM from Office of the Governor STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR […]
- 2025/2026 Hawaii Green Business Awards Program Honors Local Businesses and Events for Sustainability Practices Friday, September 25, 2026 07:22 AM from Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii Green Business Program recognized 51 Hawaii businesses and events last night for their commitment to energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, pollution prevention and community involvement, as well as cultural and natural resource preservation.
- DLNR News Release – STATE PARKS, FOREST LANDS AND CAMPING CLOSING ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND, MAUI AND MOLOKAʻI DUE TO TROPICAL STORM NOLO Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:15 AM from Office of the Governor STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA RYAN K.P. KANAKA‘OLE […]
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES AND EVENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES Thursday, September 24, 2026 09:53 AM from Office of the Governor STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE […]