Hawai‘i advocates say there is already a lack of gender-affirming resources locally, and cuts to that federally funded service could lead to severe consequences.

State officials recognized 45 Hawaiʻi organizations and events on Friday at the annual Green Business Program Awards. The awardees included 13 hotels and resorts, several eateries and breweries, the Hawaiʻi Library Association, and the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.

President Donald Trump’s tax cut bill could have large implications for states. The legislation nearing completion in Congress could reduce federal funding to states for Medicaid and food assistance programs.

Gov. Josh Green spoke with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz on his published opinion piece over changes for Medicaid requirements. He also discussed changes to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's board.

HART CEO Lori Kahikina and Project Director Vance Tsuda spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about community feedback they received from a public meeting in Chinatown. The meeting was the first of many to give the public the chance to discuss the fit and feel of the stations.

Gov. Josh Green has signed into law several bills related to the state Judiciary, including a $400 million budget and a permanent program to help rehabilitate women in the criminal justice system.

Hawaiʻi Police Department Chief Ben Moszkowicz has issued an apology following his bid to become the interim chief of the Honolulu Police Department. Earlier this month, Moszkowicz resigned from his post after Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi endorsed him for Oʻahu's interim chief position.

The announcement came after the National Science Foundation withdrew financial support for the Thirty Meter Telescope project last month due to the expense of funding two major telescopes. Instead, the agency will fund the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile.

Entrance to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on Hawaiʻi Island is free this Saturday. The park will be hosting a celebration for its 64th anniversary as part of the National Park System.

After a long adoption journey, a senior dog from Maui has found her happily ever after. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the heartwarming story.