A federal judge in Honolulu dismissed a Trump administration effort to stop Hawaii’s climate case against fossil fuel companies.

Hawaii lawmakers are weighing competing plans for scheduled tax cuts as the session nears its May 8 end.

The Federal Aviation Administration said in 2023 that laser strikes on aircraft are a significant public safety threat. The FBI said Hawaii has consistently had one of the highest incident rates in the country.

Lawmakers said ending mainland transfers would require a new medium-security prison, estimated to cost $800 million to $900 million to build and $45 million to $55 million a year to operate.

HB 1950 advanced as several bills to repeal or further restructure HTA failed to move this session.

Honolulu firefighters ratified a $11.7 million COVID-19 hazard pay agreement, with payments of up to $7,500 per day worked during the pandemic.

Trump approved a federal disaster declaration for Hawaii as the state prepared for a third storm and possible flooding.

If the commission gives final approval at its April 22 meeting, the raises will take effect July 1, the start of fiscal year 2027.

Hawaii has previously created insurance assistance for lava-affected areas. In 1991, the Hawaii Property Insurance Association was established as an insurer of last resort for homeowners who could not get coverage from private companies after the 1990 Kaimu lava flow.

Beginning Monday, customers can set up interest-free payment plans for up to six months to manage bills.