2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2026 #2026-012 LĪHUʻE, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) mobilized rapidly to execute operations leading up to and in the wake of Hurricane Lowell. The response, beginning late Monday night, Sept. 7, 2026,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2026 #2026-011 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) has officially concluded its response and recovery operations on the islands of Kauaʻi and Oʻahu following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Lala, which struck the state…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2026 #2026-010 HILO — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) is continuing to provide Hawaiʻi County with helicopter support to help fight the wildland fires near the Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road), which began on…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 #2026-009 HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) provided Hawaiʻi County with helicopter support to help fight the Kawaihae Road fire on July 26, 2026. The Black Hawk helicopter conducted 22 fire-suppressing missions,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2026 #2026-08 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) will undergo a leadership transition on July 1, 2026, as Administrator James Barros steps down from his role and David Lopez assumes responsibility for the agency’s…

May 29, 2026 #2026-007 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi National Guard (HING) has officially concluded civil support operations and relief efforts related to the two Kona Low storms and April’s severe weather systems that swept across the state. The remaining personnel who…

May 14, 2026 #2026-006 KĀNEʻOHE, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Defense is asking for the public’s assistance in honoring the fallen this Memorial Day. Community members are invited to donate fresh flowers and lei for the upcoming Memorial Day…

May 13, 2026 #2026-005 HILO, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) will be closing the Hawai‘i Job Challenge Academy (JCA) in Hilo following the current class graduation on June 22, 2026, due to federal budget cuts. JCA allowed graduates from the Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) on O‘ahu, a chance…

#2026-004 April 21, 2026 The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has wrapped up recovery efforts on Maui after three storms hit Hawaiʻi within a month. Recovery efforts on Oʻahu by the HING are currently expected to continue to mid-May. The HING…

#2026-003 April 7, 2026 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) is continuing recovery efforts on Oʻahu and preparing for the incoming storm which is threatening the state with more heavy rain and possible flooding. The HING has about 200…

#2026-002 March 24, 2026 HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – As of 2:00 p.m. today, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has Soldiers and Airmen supporting O‘ahu and Maui counties due to the latest Kona Low Storm damage. On O‘ahu, rescues supported by the…

March 21, 2026   KONALOW2-JIC-2026-003  HONOLULU – As of 9:00 a.m. today, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has activated about 200 Soldiers and Airmen to support all counties during the current Kona Low Storm.  “The Hawaiʻi National Guard has personnel in every county emergency…