Office of Hawaii Governor
Recent News About Office of Hawaii Governor
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Hawaii experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024
As of December 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Inflation in Hawaii lower than national average as of November 2024
As of November 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.
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Hawaii inflation rate lower than national average as of October 2024
As of October 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Inflation in Hawaii lower than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Hawaii experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
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Hawaii experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024
As of August 2024, Hawaii experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.
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Most residents from Hawaii 25 to 29 years old in 2021
The median age of Hawaii residents was 40 in 2021, higher than the national average of 38.
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Men outnumbered women in Hawaii in 2021
Of the 1,453,498 people living in Hawaii in 2021, 49.6% (721,326) were women and 50.4% (732,172) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Aloha State News.
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4.9% of citizens in Hawaii unemployed in 2021
The unemployment rate in Hawaii hit 4.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.
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Governor Green considers nominations for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Five nominees for Associate Judge for the Intermediate Court of Appeals have been announced for consideration by the State Judicial Selection Committee to Governor Josh Green, M.D.
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Gov. Green Considers Judicial Nominations
Five nominees for Circuit Judge for the Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Island of Maui) have been announced for consideration.
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Soaking Rains on Soggy Ground Increase Risk, Need for Preparedness
Another “kona low” storm system is moving north of Hawai‘i, bringing a risk of heavy rain. But unlike the storms that struck the islands in December, this time the rains will be falling on soil that’s already wet and saturated, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides and downed trees.
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Governor Green Declares Sixth Emergency Relief Period, Relieving Food Insecurity
Governor Josh Green, M.D. signed a sixth emergency proclamation to extend federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotment benefits, in keeping with ongoing federal COVID relief efforts.
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State Capitol Building Reopens Public Parking
In consultation and collaboration with the state House and Senate leadership, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced today that the Capitol parking lot will be reopened for paid public parking on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige expands ʻOhana Readers early literacy program to Hawaiʻi island
Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi – Hawai‘i’s first lady Dawn Amano-Ige, together with state and non-profit partners, has expanded the ʻOhana Readers program to the Kaʻū area Hawaiʻi island.
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Governor Ige extends emergency SNAP benefits through the holidays to address food insecurity
Gov. David Ige signed a fifth emergency proclamation on November 17, 2022 extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotment benefits through January 16, 2023. The program is backed by federal COVID relief funding.
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Sister Library Relationship Established Between Hawaiʻi and Okinawa
Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano Ige today visited the Okinawa Prefectural Government where they joined Japanese dignitaries in signing a Sister Library Agreement between the Hawai‘i State Public Library System and the Okinawa Prefectural Library.
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Hawaii residents to start receiving tax refunds next week
Gov. David Ige today announced that taxpayers will start receiving their state tax refunds next week. Currently, about 600,000 Hawaiʻi taxpayers are scheduled to receive approximately $294 million in tax refunds.
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First sister library relationship established between Hawaiʻi and Hiroshima Prefecture
Gov. David Ige and First Lady Dawn Amano-Ige today visited the Hiroshima Prefectural Library where they joined Japanese dignitaries in signing a Sister-Library Agreement between the Hawai‘i State Public Library System and the Hiroshima Prefectural Library.
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Graduation Ceremony Held for New Class of Adult Correctional Officers
The Department of Public Safety (PSD) today welcomed a new class of adult correctional officers at a graduation ceremony held at the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu.
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Application Deadline Extended for Mauna Kea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority
Gov. David Ige and leadership from the State Senate and House of Representatives have extended the application deadline for the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. The original application deadline was July 28.