AARP Hawaii

06/05/2026

Hawai'i should become the 31st state to pass a law to protect consumers from losing money to cryptocurrency kiosk/ATM fraud. House Bill 1642, which would ban deposits into these machines, is awaiting Governor Josh Green's signature to become law. Go to http://action.aarp.org/hifightfraud?cmp=SNO-FB-FRD-HI&socialid=20733028483 to ask the governor to fight fraud by signing the bill.

06/02/2026

30 states have taken action to fight crypto kiosk fraud. Hawai'i could be the 31st. House Bill 1642 to ban cyrpto kiosk deposits is awaiting the governor's signature. Last year Hawai'i consumers lost nearly $3.85 million to cryptokiosk fraud -- nearly four times the amount lost in 2024. If HB1642 doesn't become law this year, Hawai'i consumers, especially kupuna, will lose millions more.

05/31/2026

James Hong is one of Hollywood’s most prolific actors. From iconic roles in “Chinatown,” “Blade Runner” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to his advocacy for Asian American representation on screen, Hong has left a lasting mark across a career spanning more than 70 years.

05/31/2026

As a major operator files for bankruptcy, new laws shaped by AARP are exposing the widespread scamming tied to these machines

05/30/2026

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05/19/2026

AARP exclusive: A growing number of older Americans now live in assisted living than in nursing homes, where uneven oversight challenges quality, affordable care