2025 in Hawaii

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Events from 2025 in Hawaii.

Incumbents

• Governor: Josh Green
• Lieutenant Governor: Sylvia Luke

Events

Ongoing – Red Hill water crisis

• January 1 – A fireworks explosion shortly after midnight in the Aliamanu neighborhood on Oʻahu kills four people initially with over 20 others hospitalized for serious injuries. ^{[1] [2]} Six individuals were later airlifted to Arizona for treatment due to a lack of space in the state's only burn unit. ^[3] Two individuals later died of their injuries, bringing the death total to six. ^[4]
• January 6 – A structure fire in the McCully neighborhood of Honolulu kills a responding firefighter of the Honolulu Fire Department. ^[5] The fire was caused by unattended cooking in a kitchen. ^{[6] [7]}
• February 20 – An explosion at a resort in Kāʻanapali on Maui injures seven people, two of whom are transported to Oʻahu for treatment. ^{[8] [9]}
• March 31 – Gene Ward resigns from the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives due to health issues. ^[10] He dies four days later. ^[11] Joe Gedeon is appointed by Gov. Josh Green on May 28 to fill the vacancy created by Ward's resignation. ^[12]
• August 15 – Maui Police Officer Suzanne O is shot and killed while responding to a call. A suspect is arrested. ^[13]

Scheduled events

• October 1 – The second phase of Skyline in Honolulu is scheduled to open for service. ^{[14] [15]}

Deaths

• April 4 – Gene Ward, 82, member of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives (1990–1998, 2006–2025) ^[11]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Hawaii

Source: ^{[16] [17]}

• January 1 – New Year's Day
• January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 17 – Presidents' Day
• March 26 – Prince Kūhiō Day
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 26 – Memorial Day
• June 11 – Kamehameha Day
• July 4 – Independence Day
• August 15 – Statehood Day
• September 1 – Labor Day
• November 11 – Veterans Day
• November 27 – Thanksgiving
• December 25 – Christmas Day

References

1. Clay, Pixie (January 1, 2025). "An explosion of illegal fireworks at a Salt Lake home leaves 3 dead and dozens injured". Hawaiʻi Public Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
2. "Boy, 3, who died following fireworks explosion identified". Hawaii News Now. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
3. Schenfeld, Nikki (January 4, 2025). "Six burn patients from NYE firework explosion flown to US mainland". KHON2. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
4. Lopez, Lucy (February 5, 2025). "Sixth person dies from Oahu fireworks tragedy: 'Murder is murder'". KHON2. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
5. "Firefighter killed, 5 others hurt in 3-alarm McCully building fire". Hawaii News Now. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
6. Kravitsky, Derek (January 15, 2025). "HFD reveals cause of deadly McCully building fire". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
7. "HFD: Cause of fatal McCully fire was unattended cooking". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. January 15, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
8. "Several injured in explosion at Maui resort". Hawaii News Now. February 20, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
9. Chang, Arturo (February 25, 2025). "Family of Winnipeg man hurt in Hawaii resort explosion says it's a 'miracle' he's still alive". CBC News. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
10. Thomas, Kay (March 21, 2025). "State Rep. Gene Ward announces retirement due to health setbacks". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
11. Blair, Chad (April 4, 2025). "Hawaiʻi State Rep. Gene Ward Dies At 82". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
12. Dayton, Kevin (May 28, 2025). "Republican Named To Represent East Oʻahu After Rep. Gene Ward's Death". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
13. Osher, Wendy (August 30, 2025). "Fallen Maui Officer Suzanne O remembered for her service, love and compassion". Maui Now. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
14. Bauer, Ian (March 19, 2025). "Blangiardi focuses on 'wicked problems' in State of the City address" . Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
15. Huff, Daryl (March 18, 2025). "Honolulu mayor delivers 5th State of the City address". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
16. "Hawaii State Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
17. "State Observed Holidays". Dhrd.hawaii.gov. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

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