A group of volunteers – including Governor and Mrs. Ige – converged on Diamond Head State Monument April 21, along with Kanu Hawai‘i members and others, to mark Earth Day and Volunteer Week. The group tended the ‘ahi garden in the crater – home to 23 different native Hawaiian plant species. (Read more)

Electricity is something we all take for granted until the power goes out. But for Governor Ige and others, the vision has been much bigger — for us in Hawai‘i, the nation and the world. “The governor is focused on solving real problems now with deeper structural changes,” said Scott Glenn, director of the Hawai‘i State Energy Office (HSEO).  “We’re looking not only for the short-term fixes, but also long-term transformational benefits.” (Read more)

Every time you reach for a glass of water, every time you turn on the light, think what it took to make that happen. If we’ve learned anything during the pandemic, the Red Hill crisis and even the war in Ukraine, it’s how fragile life is and how easy it is to take it for granted. For nearly eight years, Governor Ige has prioritized environmental protection and a commitment to clean energy because he saw them as central to Hawai‘i’s survival. (Read more)

People across the globe rallied during Earth Week last month – including Hollywood. Award-winning actor Jason Momoa issued a challenge to social media users to share what they’re doing to protect the planet. For some, that’s swapping single-use plastic bottles for reusable canteens or using a tote bag instead of a plastic bag. As the leader of an entire state, Governor Ige has made large-scale efforts to protect the planet. (Read more) 

The scene was shocking enough: a home on O‘ahu’s North Shore collapsed onto the beach. But with coastal erosion threatening more homes and roadways in Hawai‘i, the question is, “What can we do about it?” The answers, according to Suzanne Case, director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, are hard to come by for both homeowners and the state. (Read more)

If May is a season of hope and renewal, it also provides a reminder for Hawai‘i’s people to remember our past, take care of each other and protect the natural beauty of the islands we love. If you haven’t yet visited Washington Place, there’s no better time than this month. (Read more)

It was a ceremony filled with chicken-skin moments as 31 women at the Women’s Community Correctional Center were honored for completing several educational programs, including GED, GED tutor training, and Windward CC and Kapi‘olani CC classes. Governor and Mrs. Ige, Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Rep. Linda Ichiyama and other officials attended. (Read more)

A March 22 trip by Governor and Mrs. Ige to Kaua‘i showed ways the island is leading by example on many fronts — from clean energy and destination management to airport modernization and homelessness services. The visit underscored the importance of county and state governments working together to help local residents. “I think Kaua‘i is the model of destination management for the state,” the governor told the Garden Island newspaper. (Read more)

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