WAIPAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii Foodbank is set to host an emergency food distribution event to help those impacted by the federal government shutdown. Officials said that includes federal employees who were furloughed or are missing paychecks.

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The FDA’s 2023 decision to maintain the restrictions was unlawful under the Administrative Procedure Act, “by failing to provide a reasoned explanation for its restrictive treatment of the drug,” U.S. District Judge Jill Otake’s ruling says.

Leaders from more than 200 nonprofit organizations are seeking emergency funding as federal spending cuts impact Hawaii’s charity and human service sector more severely than anticipated.

Applications are now being accepted for needy residents with children to apply for rent and utility assistance, as federal SNAP benefits for 165,000 Hawaii residents are scheduled to be suspended on Saturday at the same time that rent and mortgage payments will come due.

Norwegian Cruise Line is notifying guests of the increased tax in Hawaii even while legal challenges are underway.

The Rainbow Warriors are bowl-eligible once again with a little help from their self-taught kicker, the Tokyo Toe.

Hawaii lags behind the nation when it comes to college attendance. Just over half of Hawaii high school graduates attend college, compared to the national average of 63%, with roughly a third of graduates attending a University of Hawaii campus.

Visitor arrivals to Hawaii declined in September, but higher daily spending helped bolster tourism revenue — though inflation and rising operational costs cut into the increases.

Governor Green announces a coordinated relief effort to support Hawaii families amid the federal shutdown, ensuring access to food and essential aid. Families can apply for the Hawaii Relief Program