#federal shutdown
US House passes Homeland Security funding bill, ending shutdown except for ICE and CBP
The US House passed legislation earlier passed by the US Senate to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2026 except immigration enforcement in two agencies, bringing an end to a shutdown affecting thousands of federal workers. The President has signed the bill into law.
Resilience hubs provide aid to affected residents during kona low storm response
Communities across Hawaiʻi Island rally to support those in need through coordinated efforts and support from Vibrant Hawaiʻi during the Kona low storm.
Hawaiian Council to provide onsite assistance for OHA’s I Ola Emergency Relief Fund on Molokaʻi
Up to $350 in grocery assistance is available for eligible Native Hawaiian SNAP recipients with minor dependents who experienced financial hardship during the 2025 government shutdown.
33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature opens with traditional ceremony, outlook for work ahead
The 33rd Hawaiʻi State Legislature convened Wednesday with calls for humility and urgent action as lawmakers face a tightened federal budget, a high-profile ethics investigation and the ongoing recovery from the Maui wildfires.
Maui Rotary clubs rally community to help Maui Food Bank provide 5,400 holiday meals
In a show of community support, six Rotary Clubs across Maui helped Maui Food Bank collect enough donations to provide 5,443 meals during this year’s Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 15. Volunteers were stationed at every Safeway location on the island from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., encouraging shoppers to give what they could during a season of rising need.
Hirono backs bill to block federal layoffs during government shutdowns
US Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaiʻi, has joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and several colleagues to introduce legislation that would prohibit the federal government from conducting layoffs during a government shutdown.
Families impacted by federal shutdown welcome for evening meals at Hale Kau Kau
Concerned about families facing food insecurity because of the federal government shutdown, Hale Kau Kau invites those in need to get free evening meals at St. Theresa Church at 25 West Lipoa St. in Kīhei.
Emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program launched to help thousands impacted by suspended SNAP benefits
Maui County’s food assistance system faces a crippling double crisis starting Nov. 1: federal budget gridlock will halt monthly SNAP payments for more than 18,600 residents, even as the state is forced to implement a new set of strict federal work and eligibility rules. The immediate response is Gov. Josh Green’s emergency Hawaiʻi Relief Program, launched Wednesday to provide temporary housing and utility assistance.
Hirono, colleagues introduce legislation to pay all federal employees during shutdown
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and 19 colleagues in introducing legislation to pay all federal employees–both those excepted and furloughed–as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current government shutdown.
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union offering assistance to members directly impacted by federal shutdown
The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union is offering an emergency financial assistance program to help members directly impacted by the federal shutdown and its disruption of public services. “At Hawaii State FCU, we are committed to doing what’s right for our members, especially during times of uncertainty,” Andrew Rosen, president and chief executive offiver of Hawaii State […]
Rep. Case pushes to keep federal government open, provide $49M funding to Hawai‘i community projects
The bill contains billions in assistance for Hawai‘i, including $49 million directed to 14 specific needs under Community Project Funding supported by US Rep. Ed Case.
Schatz: “No One Wins In A Shutdown”
As the deadline to fund the federal government nears, US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) called on colleagues in the US Senate and House of Representatives to pass the Senate’s bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open and avert a disastrous shutdown.
