Find curated food, housing, healthcare, and benefits resources for Hawaii, plus current alerts and civic news on what's happening. Updated Oct 20, 2026.
Open the interactive map for Hawaii →A bomb threat led to emergency screening of an Amazon cargo plane at Honolulu airport, but no explosives were found.
This column discusses environmental and climate risks of LNG use in Hawaii and its impact on sustainability goals.
Study identifies sewage pollution hotspots along Hilo coast to guide cesspool replacements and water quality improvements.
Hawaii Tourism Authority requests emergency declaration and marketing funds to counter tourism decline after Hurricane Lowell.
A Honolulu ballot question considers whether the police should be involved in immigration enforcement.
Hawaii officials warn of dangerous winds, flooding, and closures as Hurricane Lowell approaches Kauai and nearby islands.
Kauai residents affected by Hurricane Lowell can get emergency food at a distribution event on Oct. 16 at Hale Lihue.
Provides immigration legal services and visa assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii, with experienced attorneys.
Provides legal help and information to low-income immigrants in Hawaii on immigration and asylum issues.
Find local food pantries, produce distributions, and federal food aid programs in Hawaiʻi through Hawaiʻi Foodbank.
Information on eligibility, application, and management of unemployment benefits in Hawaii.
H-HEAP offers one-time electric or gas bill payment help for low-income households in Hawaii.
Provides energy bill assistance to eligible Hawaii households to keep utilities on, including crisis help for disconnection notices.
Provides free civil legal aid and disaster-related legal help to low-income residents of Hawaii, including COFA migrants.
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi offers housing and rental assistance programs for families, seniors, and veterans in Hawaii.
Find temporary housing and utility help for residents displaced by storms in Honolulu, with eligibility and application details.
Provides free or low-cost legal help, child and family services, and support programs for Hawaii residents.
Official federal page listing state TANF programs that provide financial and related assistance to families in need.
Official Hawaii state page to apply for unemployment benefits with eligibility and application instructions.
Information on eligibility, benefit amounts, application, and appeals for unemployment benefits in Hawaii.
Provides emergency shelter, rental assistance, and case management to families experiencing homelessness in Hawai‘i.
Official FEMA page providing disaster assistance and recovery resources for Hawaii earthquake survivors.
The VFW provides veterans with help filing VA claims, financial grants, education scholarships, and mental wellness support.
Calculate your estimated weekly unemployment benefits in Hawaii for 2026 using your highest quarter wages.
Information on Medicaid eligibility and enrollment options for Hawaii residents.
Provides up to $1,200 in emergency financial aid to Native Hawaiian DHS federal employees impacted by the 2026 shutdown.
Official FEMA resource library providing disaster assistance information and tools for individuals and communities.