Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i

Office of the Governor of Hawai‘i, managed by staff.

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Chapter six “Department of Hawaiian Homelands,” demonstrates pathways to expanding access to lease awards and delivering affordable housing.

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Chapters five and six of our 2026 Policy Book break down the progress of strengthening our food security and address Native Hawaiian housing needs.

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Chapter five, “Enhancing Food Security,” outlines our ʻāina to market strategy that connects food production, processing and distribution with the needs of local consumers and institutions.

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AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS

ORIGIN TIME - 0614 PM HST 04 AUG 2026
COORDINATES - 5.3 NORTH 125.6 EAST
LOCATION - MINDANAO PHILIPPINES
MAGNITUDE - 6.7 MOMENT

TSUNAMI IS NOT EXPECTED AND THERE IS NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAII.

[Governor Josh Green @GovJoshGreenMD]

We are also taking big steps towards our goal of 50,000 affordable housing units with the opening of Koa Vista Phase II.

I’m looking forward to another great week, aloha everyone!

[Governor Josh Green @GovJoshGreenMD]

There is currently no wind threat in relation to Fausto, but we remain careful and cautious.

August 3 is the first day of school for our public school students, have a great school year and drive safely on the busy morning roads!

[Governor Josh Green @GovJoshGreenMD]

This week we are watching the weather as Tropical Cyclone Fausto passes just north of our islands. Fausto could still cause isolated flooding on Thursday so we continue to keep an eye on it.

[COH Civil Defense @CivilDefenseHI]

Civil Defense msg: 07-25-2026 07:59 PM. Wildfire Warning for South Kohala

Kawaihae Village Subdivision residents evacuate to Waimea Community Center.

Kawaihae: Stay informed.

Stay tuned for updates.

https://t.co/onsF5C8YO8

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Governor Josh Green has ordered the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag to be flown at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan of ʻEwa Beach.

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[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Kauhale are deeply affordable units for our unhoused neighbors, which provides a safe space where people can heal and develop the skills they need to thrive over time.

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Chapters three and four of our 2026 Policy Book showcase the progress of housing initiatives for local families and our houseless community.

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Chapter four, “Solving the Homelessness Crisis,” follows Governor Green’s Kauhale Initiative, which is built on the principle that housing is healthcare.

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

These past two weeks, Governor Green signed 24 bills into law that will improve the lives of the people in Hawaiʻi and protect our islands.

[The Council of State Governments @CSGovts]

CSG National President Hawai’i Governor Josh Green (@DrJoshGreen) launched a yearlong bipartisan policy initiative aimed at improving mental health outcomes through his role as Chair of the Western Governors' Association (@westgov).

Over the next year, Health Beyond Healthcare will examine strategies to expand access to care while addressing the broader factors that shape health and well-being.

[Hawaii EMA @Hawaii_EMA]

NO Tsunami Threat

An earthquake has occurred with these preliminary parameters:

ORIGIN TIME - 10:54 pm HST 12 JUL 2026
COORDINATES - 3.0 South 148.7 East
LOCATION - ADMIRALTY ISLANDS REG. PAPUA NEW GUINEA
MAGNITUDE - 6.5 MOMENT

There is NO tsunami threat.

[COH Civil Defense @CivilDefenseHI]

Civil Defense msg: 07-10-2026 05:46 PM. Wildfire Warning for South Kohala

HFD reports a wildfire near Waikoloa Village in South Kohala District.

Waikoloa Village: Be prepared for evacuation.

Stay tuned for updates.

https://t.co/onsF5C8YO8

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Yesterday, we signed SB 3025 into law, establishing a framework to relieve up to $91 million in medical debt for an estimated 50,000 Hawaiʻi residents as part of our commitment to help everyone in Hawaiʻi thrive.

[Office of the Governor, State of Hawai`i @GovHawaii]

Many Hawaiʻi residents are burdened by medical debt that affects their financial security and overall quality of life.