Josh Green: “Imagine if he defunded the NIH, the National Institute of Health, like he's talking about for up to eight years, so that…”

Tropical Storm Lala poses a serious threat to our state, particularly Hawaiʻi Island — and we are taking action now to ensure resources are available where they are needed.

His proclamation activated potential disaster relief funds and directed "all state agencies and officers to cooperate and extend their services, materials, and facilities as may be required to assist in emergency response efforts."

Mahalo to everyone across Hawaiʻi who is working to recover from the impacts of this disaster. Our priority is ensuring that families have access to essential resources as they rebuild, including the ability to replace food that was lost…

Many were still recovering from the severe disruption caused by the Kona Low storms as our communities were struck by Hurricane Lala. Families, businesses and everyday routines were disrupted once again — and the impact of Hurricane Lala…