Latest Hawaii state government News
Hawaii’s latest effort to recruit teachers: Put prospective educators in classrooms sooner
State leaders are looking to address Hawaii’s ongoing teacher shortage through a new apprenticeship program that would allow prospective educators to earn their teacher credentials while also working full time in schools. Hawaii recently received nearly $5 million from the U.S....
Hawaii governor wants more legal advice before filling Senate vacancy
Gov. Josh Green says if he has to pick a new state senator for District 22 before the Aug. 10 primary it will be Cross Makani Crabbe. Green told reporters at a press conference Wednesday that he is waiting on the state attorney general to tell him whether he has to fill the seat...
Youth in Hawaii took on the state government over climate change. A historic settlement has emerged
HONOLULU (AP) — Thirteen children and teens in Hawaii took the state government to court over the threat posed by climate change. Now they're celebrating a settlement that emphasizes a plan to decarbonize Hawaii's transportation system in the next 20 years. It's the latest example...
Community foundation takes stock with millions in Maui Strong funds still to spend
Almost a year after the Maui wildfires, half of the money from Hawaii’s largest recovery fund has been spent, with the major portion going to interim housing projects. As of June 14, $103 million from Hawaii Community Foundation’s $194 million Maui Strong Fund had been awarded. ...
Republican AGs ask Supreme Court to block climate change lawsuits brought by several states
Republican attorneys general in 19 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block several Democratic-led states from pursuing climate change lawsuits against the oil and gas industry in their own state courts. The unusual request comes as dozens of states and local governments...
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
HONOLULU (AP) — For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown. This little-known fact is surfacing at the...
