News Releases

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — Governor Josh Green, M.D., and HHFDC today announced the launch of the Hawaii Fire Relief Housing program aimed at connecting Maui residents affected by the recent wildfires.
Read More Emergency Housing Relief Program by HHFDC to Assist Wildfire-Displaced Maui Residents
On July 27 and 28, 2023, the Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit was convened by DBEDT, and the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH).
Read More Joint Press Release from the Sister State and Sister City Summit
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 889,274 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in June 2023, an increase of 5.5 percent from June 2022.
Read More U.S. Visitor Arrivals in June 2023 Continued to Exceed 2019 Levels
DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 3.0
percent, compared to 3.1 percent in May.
Read More Hawaii’s June Unemployment Rate at 3.0 Percent
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. — Field work for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation’s 2024 Housing Planning Study was completed recently.
Read More HHFDC 2024 Housing Planning Study Field Work Completed
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp — HHFDC announced today that rental units at the Kulia I Ka Nuu housing complex in Waianae will remain affordable through 2098 under an agreement reached with a private management company.
Read More Transaction Keeps 72-Unit Waianae Housing Complex Affordable for 75 More Years
Hawaii State Energy Office — The Hawaii Green Business Program recognized its largest-ever cohort of Hawaii businesses and events today for their energy efficiency and sustainable business practices.
Read More Annual Hawaii Green Business Awards Program Honors Hawaii Businesses and Events for Green Practices
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by DBEDT, a total of 801,569 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in May 2023, a 3.2 percent increase from May 2022.
Read More U.S. Visitors Continued Surpassing 2019 Level in May
DBEDT Small Business Regulatory Review Board has announced its officers for fiscal year 2024 to 2025.
Read More Small Business Regulatory Review Board Elects 2023-2024 Officers
DBEDT was notified that it would receive a federal grant of $740,000 to conduct outreach for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – the largest internet affordability program in our nation’s history.
Read More State Broadband Office Receives Federal Funds to Help Students and Families Access Affordable High-Speed Internet