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Hawaii Governor Josh Green Designates New Opportunity Zones in Hilo and Kona

Hawaii Governor Josh Green Designates New Opportunity Zones in Hilo and Kona

Hawaii Governor Josh Green Designates New Opportunity Zones in Hilo and Kona

Hawaii Designates 25 Opportunity Zones, Including Four on Big Island, to Spur Investment

Hawaii Designates 25 Opportunity Zones, Including Four on Big Island, to Spur Investment

Hawaii Designates 25 Opportunity Zones, Including Four on Big Island, to Spur Investment

U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS Designate Over 6,500 New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS Designate Over 6,500 New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS Designate Over 6,500 New Opportunity Zones

Hawaii National Guard Concludes Tropical Cyclone Lala Response and Recovery Operations

Hawaii National Guard Concludes Tropical Cyclone Lala Response and Recovery Operations

The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) has officially concluded all state active-duty response and recovery operations related to Tropical Cyclone Lala as of October 30, 2026. This marks the end of over two months of emergency response and community recovery efforts across the state. Following the storm's impact in August, approximately 250 HING personnel were activated to assist state and county emergency management agencies. Their efforts included high-water rescues, evacuations, wellness checks, damage assessments, and debris removal. Notable accomplishments include rescuing 16 civilians and two emergency medical services personnel, conducting 421 wellness checks, assisting 22 homes with recovery, completing 80 damage assessments on Maui, clearing 700 meters of roads on Maui, clearing 11,150 meters of roads on Hawaiʻi Island, and removing 623,600 pounds of debris. A critical mission, Operation TREK808, involved transporting 143,790 pounds of utility equipment from California to Hawaiʻi Island to aid power re...

Treasury and IRS Announce New Opportunity Zone Designations for Investment Incentives

Treasury and IRS Announce New Opportunity Zone Designations for Investment Incentives

Treasury and IRS Announce New Opportunity Zone Designations for Investment Incentives

U.S. Treasury Approves All 37 Utah Opportunity Zone Designations Recommended by Governor Spencer Cox

U.S. Treasury Approves All 37 Utah Opportunity Zone Designations Recommended by Governor Spencer Cox

U.S. Treasury Approves All 37 Utah Opportunity Zone Designations Recommended by Governor Spencer Cox

U.S. Department of the Treasury Approves Minnesota's New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury Approves Minnesota's New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury Approves Minnesota's New Opportunity Zones

Hawaii Maintains Unique Five-County System Rooted in Royal History and Territorial Formation

Hawaii Maintains Unique Five-County System Rooted in Royal History and Territorial Formation

Hawaii operates with only five counties: Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Kalawao, a structure established in 1905, decades before its statehood in 1959. This limited number of counties is a direct result of Hawaii's unique historical development, which includes its past as an independent kingdom and its territorial period under the United States. Unlike most U.S. states, Hawaii does not have separate incorporated towns or cities; instead, county governments handle most municipal services. For example, the City and County of Honolulu consolidates city and county functions for Oahu. The county boundaries largely align with the major islands or groups of islands, a practical approach given the archipelago's geography. Kalawao County, located on the Kalaupapa Peninsula of Molokai, is particularly unique, having been established as a settlement for individuals with Hansen's disease and remaining under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Department of Health rather than having an elected government.

U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Qualified Opportunity Zone in Sidney, Ohio

U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Qualified Opportunity Zone in Sidney, Ohio

On November 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially designated 6,576 communities across the United States as Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). Among these newly designated zones is a specific census tract (39149972000) located in downtown Sidney, Ohio. This designation is part of a federal initiative designed to stimulate private-sector investment in economically distressed areas, moving beyond traditional government-funded development programs. Opportunity Zones aim to encourage investments in businesses, real estate, housing, infrastructure-related projects, and other qualifying economic activities within these designated tracts.

Delta Air Lines Launches New Nonstop Flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui

Delta Air Lines Launches New Nonstop Flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui

Delta Air Lines Launches New Nonstop Flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Maui

Hawaii DBEDT Reaffirms Partnership with Japanese Retailer to Boost Local Business Exports

Hawaii DBEDT Reaffirms Partnership with Japanese Retailer to Boost Local Business Exports

Hawaii DBEDT Reaffirms Partnership with Japanese Retailer to Boost Local Business Exports

Strong Trade Winds and High Seas Expected in Maui

Strong Trade Winds and High Seas Expected in Maui

High pressure is building north of Hawaii, leading to fresh to locally strong trade winds across all Hawaiian waters starting tonight. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for all coastal waters beginning at 6 PM HST and extended through Wednesday night. Additionally, a large north-northwest swell is forecast to arrive on Wednesday, causing seas to exceed 10 feet. Breezy conditions and scattered showers are expected across Maui tonight, with lows ranging from 61°F to 76°F (16°C to 24°C). Veterans Day will bring sunny and breezy weather, with highs between 67°F and 85°F (19°C to 29°C).