As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
The approach of Hurricane Kiko and recent tsunami warning show the importance of knowing what you need to do in advance of a potential natural disaster.
AARP charitable affiliate Wish of a Lifetime made a week-long trip happen for Sherry Imamura-Ryan, a Wahiawa resident who was able to visit the Japanese cousins she had grown up with. At 74, she hadn’t visited her homeland of Japan in over six decades.
Bills supported by AARP Hawai`i, passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor will benefit kupuna, caregivers, and future retirees. One of the bills should mean shorter lines at the DMV when renewing drivers licenses and fewer trips to the DMV for kupuna.
View the full list of grantees and their project descriptions at aarp.org/communitychallenge and learn more about AARP’s livable communities work at aarp.org/livable .
Kūpuna are the most important voting bloc in Hawai‘i and the nation. Older voters vote in greater numbers than other age groups and therefore help decide elections. Politicians know this and should know that they must pay attention to the issues that affect kūpuna if they want our vote.
A new printed and online directory of classes, programs, and online and technical support to help kūpuna use their devices to access the Internet is now available at Hawai`i public libraries, county aging offices and online at hiphi.org/kupuna-digital-inclusion-workgroup/.
At first glance, that overgrown vacant lot and patch of wild plants by the side of the road appear full of weeds. But if you know what to look for, what appear to be common weeds are actually tasty greens that can be used in salads, soups and stir-fries.