Josh Green

Starting next month, Maui renters can be evicted for not making payment — circumstances that had been previously protected following the wildfires. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol explains.

This week, following a big news conference Monday about fireworks enforcement, we learned that Jordan Lowe, the director of the Department of Law Enforcement, stepped down. HPR talked with Gov. Josh Green on Thursday morning.

Gov. Josh Green discusses the change of leadership at the Department of Law Enforcement, vaccines, and his upcoming State of the State address; What can Hawaiʻi learn from how California is contending with sea level rise?

The Legislature is back in session with a focus on stabilizing the housing insurance market and addressing the cost of living in Hawaiʻi. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo and Mark Ladao reported from the state Senate and House chambers on opening day.

Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Honolulu Police Department Maj. Mike Lambert to become the next director. Lambert will start Feb. 1, subject to confirmation by the state Senate.

Hawaiʻi could see over $1 billion in property damages as a result of natural disasters every year. That’s from the latest findings of the Climate Advisory Team. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote spoke to them about how they think the state should prepare.

The measure would categorize less than 25 pounds as a low-level offense, compared to the current weight increments, which have been hard to prove in court. The legislation would also increase the penalties for those who seriously injure or kill someone while using illegal fireworks.

Gov. Josh Green's Climate Advisory Team has released several policy recommendations on disaster preparedness. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports on the team's top priorities for the state.

Following the explosion of illegal fireworks in Āliamanu that left three dead and more than 25 others injured, Gov. Josh Green emphasized the need to increase penalties to deter the use of illegal aerials. The Conversation spoke to state Sens. Glenn Wakai and Karl Rhoads about what they think needs to be done.

A new kauhale called Alana Ola Pono opened in Iwilei, along the edge of Chinatown in Honolulu. Kauhale are tiny home villages that the state hopes will get those experiencing homelessness off the street and into housing.