KHON2 — On this episode of Empowered Hawai‘i, hosts Jeff Mikulina and Kelly Simek travel to Lahaina, one year after the devastating wildfire, to explore what the future holds for rebuilding this historic community.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — G70 has named Kawika McKeague as its next president effective from the first quarter of 2025.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Gov. Josh Green created a tough assignment in May for the retired leader of a Hawaii real estate investment firm to assemble a team that can recommend policies to minimize climate-related natural disaster impacts in the state. Now, this six-person volunteer group with expertise in areas that include climate change, environmental law and insurance faces a tough phase of work: coming up with initial results.

StateScoop — Hawai‘i CIO Christine Sakuda said her early tasks include understanding the governor’s priorities and her department’s budget.

University of Hawai‘i News — University of Hawaiʻi alumna Jocelyn “Josie” Howard received the Health Equity Champion Partner Advocate Award on behalf of We Are Oceania at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum Annual Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

KHON2 — In this episode of Empowered Hawai‘i, hosts Jeff Mikulina and Kelly Simek explore the pivotal issue of transportation in Hawai‘i, spotlighting the landmark case of Navahine v. Hawai‘i, where 14 young people filed a constitutional climate lawsuit against the State of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, seeking to enforce environmental protections.