Some of America's governors — mostly Democrats — have a message for the wave of fired federal workers: We want you.

After serving Oahu as a public servant for more than 27 years, Rep. Gene Ward announced his retirement due to health concerns ...

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D-HI) welcomed President Donald Trump’s proposal to let states have greater control of their ...

Green said of his conversation with Trump, “He said, and it was quite interesting, as long as I’m not being rude to him, I ...

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) said Wednesday that if President Trump’s plan to put education policy in the hands of the states happens, he would “take it” and “make good ...

The Department of Education cut its workforce almost in half and closed offices Wednesday for security reasons. It’s a step toward President Trump’s goal of dismantling the agency and transferring ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite public outcry, the state Commission on Salaries approved Tuesday raises for hundreds of state officials. But the pay hikes are not as high as first proposed.

Hawaii's rainy day fund, currently holding approximately $1.5 billion, serves as a financial cushion for unexpected expenses ...

Hawaii was home to about 35,500 federal civilian workers in 2024, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Elizabeth Fien, president and CEO of the ...

Hawaii Gov. David Ige speaks at a news conference at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu on Tuesday. Ige signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to prevent other states from punishing their ...

The Commission on Salaries on Thursday will consider finalizing recommendations that would give the governor a series of pay ...

The 10 most spoken languages in Hawaiʻi Gov. Green said Hawaii is 5,000 workers short at the state level and is offering job opportunities for people who have or will be laid off from the federal ...