Hawaii
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Hawaiʻi Legislature Considers Strategic Food Reserve Bill
Hawaiʻi’s Senate Bill 3162 seeks to establish strategic food reserves to enhance local food security.
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Hawaiʻi Legislators Advance Immigration Bills in 2026
Hawaiʻi lawmakers progress immigration bills amid federal policy concerns.
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Oahu Identifies Second Dengue Case in 2026
Oahu reported a second travel-related dengue case, following one in Maui.
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Hawaii Considers Laws Against AI-Manipulated Images
Hawaii lawmakers propose legislation to regulate AI-manipulated images, aiming to combat the misuse of deepfakes.
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Chickenpox cases rise on Kauai, spread to more schools
Chickenpox cases on Kauai have doubled to 10, affecting students at four schools, according to Hawaii health officials.
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Hawaii lawmakers weigh bills to regulate masked officers
Hawaii lawmakers are advancing bills to limit use of masks, require identification by law enforcement, including during federal immigration actions.
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Hawaii cites Michigan ruling in defense of fossil fuel suit
Hawaii is referencing a dismissed federal case in Michigan as it defends its lawsuit against fossil fuel companies over climate-related harms.
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Hawaiʻi to Settle Lawsuit Over Prisoner Methadone Death
Hawaiʻi agreed to a $600,000 settlement in the death of a prisoner who experienced fatal drug withdrawal at Hālawa Correctional Facility in 2022.
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Hawaii bills would allow residents to kill feral chickens
Hawaii lawmakers are weighing two bills that would permit residents to kill feral chickens under specific conditions to address health, safety concerns.
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Honolulu Council Approves Transit Fare Increases Starting July 1
Honolulu transit fares will increase starting July 1, aimed at raising $4 million annually to help cover rising system costs.