News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Mālama ‘Ohana Working Group Releases Critical Report on Hawai‘i’s Child Welfare System
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU – The Mālama ‘Ohana Working Group, established under Act 86 in June 2023, has submitted its comprehensive findings and recommendations to the Hawai‘i State Legislature, revealing significant challenges within …
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Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i State Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) has unveiled a new funding initiative to support local filmmakers and creative media projects. With a …
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Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – A series of new laws came into effect on January 1, 2025, addressing a wide range of issues from state symbols to healthcare and public safety. ACT …
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HONOLULU, January 3, 2025 — A juvenile male was injured in a suspected hunting-related shooting in Mākaha Valley, West O‘ahu, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Department of Land and …
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HONOLULU — January 2, 2025 The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) is reminding businesses in Hawaiʻi to file their annual business reports. The filing …
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Governor Green Signs Executive Order Protecting Medical Cannabis Caregivers
by Thunda2 minutes readDecember 30, 2024 HONOLULU — In a significant move to support medical cannabis patients and their caregivers, Governor Josh Green, M.D., has signed an executive order to shield caregivers from …
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Governor Green Extends Homelessness Emergency Proclamation Through February 2025
by Thunda2 minutes readHonolulu, HI – December 27, 2024Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., has issued the Fourteenth Proclamation relating to homelessness, extending the state’s emergency measures to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The …
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DOH Issues Recall Alert for Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Due to Fungal Contamination
by Thunda1 minutes readDecember 26, 2024 The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) has issued an urgent recall alert for Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF Single Vials On-the-Go …
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Hawai’i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Releases November Disciplinary Actions Summary
by Thunda2 minutes readHonolulu, HI — December 2024 The Hawai’i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has released its summary of disciplinary actions taken during November 2024 against individuals and entities holding …
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Oahu Man Indicted on Methamphetamine, Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy and Possessing and Discharging Firearm
by Thunda2 minutes readA federal grand jury has indicted Blane Apostadiro, 47, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, on five counts related to drug trafficking and firearm offenses, according to an announcement by United States …
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Justice Department Sues CVS for Alleged Unlawful Prescription Practices, Accuses Pharmacy Chain of Fueling Opioid Crisis
by Thunda2 minutes readThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil complaint against CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its subsidiaries, accusing the nation’s largest pharmacy chain of violating federal laws by filling …
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Hawai’i’s Fishing Community Encouraged to Participate in Reef Habitat Plan to Restore Nearshore Fisheries
by Thunda2 minutes readThe Hawai’i fishing community is being urged to take an active role in shaping the future of nearshore fishing through the Reef Habitat Plan, a statewide initiative aimed at improving …