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Gov. Green appoints Keith Regan as acting Lieutenant Governor

"At a time when stability and continuity matter most, I have full confidence in him to step in and help lead our state forward while we continue focusing on the needs of our commun...

Green announces acting lieutenant governor after Sylvia Luke takes leave of absence

UPDATE: 2:15 p.m.

Gov. Green blames state senator for forcing changes in law enforcement leadership

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- After just over a year, the state will need to find a new top law enforcement official. The Governor is blaming one lawmaker for it. That state senator said he'...

Green makes several board and commission appointments, including Freitas to UH Board of Regents

Gov. Josh Green announced several appointments and interim appointments to state boards and commissions, including the appointment of Makai Freitas to the University of Hawaiʻi Bo...

Hawaiʻi Gov. Green announces appointments to state boards and commissions

Gov. Josh Green made appointments to the Land Use Commission, Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board, Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority Board and Board of Education.

Governor names Keith Regan as Acting Lieutenant Governor for Hawaiʻi

Gov. Josh Green today announced the designation of Keith Regan, comptroller of the Department of Accounting and General Services, to serve as acting lieutenant governor for the sta...

Gov. Green signs bills to strengthen and protect essential public services

Gov. Josh Green signed four measures into law today to strengthen public services, support working families and improve government operations across Hawaiʻi. Together, he said, the...

Letter: Green not showing up for Luke in time of need

I am quite disappointed by and appalled with the method in which Gov. Josh Green is not showing support for Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, and has steered clear of making mention of believi...

Green to meet with Lt. Gov. Luke after she gets target letter in bribery probe

Gov. Josh Green plans to meet with embattled Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke today after she received a letter from the state Attorney General’s office informing her that she is the target of...

Gov. Green opens up on Sylvia Luke, end of legislative session, economic problems

"You build trust by being with people, by talking about the top priorities, and by being totally transparent."

Gov. Green unveils 2026 policy report titled “A Vision For Hawaiʻi’s Future”

Gov. Josh Green today announced a new policy report titled “A Vision for Hawaiʻi's Future,” outlining the Green administration’s long-term strategy to tackle significant issues fac...

Letter: Green’s rebukes must be impartial and fair

I respect Gov. Josh Green’s leadership, intellect and dedication to Hawaii. However, I read with interest his remarks criticizing a legislator for “refus(ing) to do the job” and em...

Gov. Green nominates Vladimir Devens as Hawaii’s chief justice

Gov. Josh Green on Thursday nominated Hawaii Supreme Court Associate Justice Vladimir Devens to become chief justice of the court.

Gov. Green proposes gas tax suspension, pushes back against VP Vance

Governor Josh Green joined Wake Up 2Day Monday morning to share his thoughts on the legislative session, how he plans to address affordability with the price of gas skyrocketing du...

Governor appoints Burlington rep, bypassing Dems’ recommendations

Adios, Al Green!

Christian Menefee defeats Al Green in Democratic primary in redrawn 18th House District in Texas

Rep. Christian Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, defeating Rep. Al Green.

Letter: Green inadvertently tips hand on values, agenda

Gov. Josh Green recently called one senator’s decision to not hear a bill “disappointing,” asserting this senator’s job is “to work on solutions and refusing to work with his colle...

Gov. Green says investigation was taking a toll on Sylvia Luke

Sylvia Luke was so affected emotionally and physically over a state Attorney General’s investigation, Gov. Josh Green said, he worried about her health and intentionally left her o...

Off the news: Green wants bribery investigation progress

Tick tock. Count Gov. Josh Green among those growing impatient over the state attorney general’s probe into the “$35,000 in a paper bag” incident, which is somehow linked to Lt. Go...

Gov. Green nominates Associate Justice Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court

Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, bri...

Gov. Green announces pick for HawaiК»i Supreme Court chief justice

Gov. Josh Green nominated Justice Vladimir Devens as the new Chief Justice of the Hawai'i Supreme Court. Confirmation by the Hawai'i State Senate is required.

Key bills on housing, healthcare await Gov. Green's signature

The 2026 Hawai'i legislative session saw lawmakers pass bills related to housing, public safety, health care, and government systems, including measures to limit mixed use developm...

Gov. Green says investigation was taking a toll on Sylvia Luke

Sylvia Luke was so affected emotionally and physically over a state Attorney General’s investigation, Gov. Josh Green said, he worried about her health and intentionally left her o...