Kokua Line: What will Change Health do for patients after breach?

• By Christine Donnelly
• Today
• Last updated 11:10 p.m.

Question: In March there was news about a health care data breach that affected millions in the U.S. I’m sure I was affected because I couldn’t fill a prescription; the drugstore said it was because of the hack. However, I never got a notification letter, as I have in other cases. Will I ever be told what health information of mine was accessed? Read more

Hospital morgue over capacity; Hawaii County is urged to build its own facility

• By John Burnett Hawaii Tribune-Herald
• Today
• Last updated 12:05 a.m.

Hilo Benioff Medical Center spokeswoman Elena Cabatu says the need for Hawaii County to build its own morgue is urgent “due to the overcrowding in the morgue refrigerator at the hospital.” Read more

Beloved Oahu surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry is celebrated

• By Allison Schaefers
• July 15, 2024
• 4

The celebration of life for Ocean Safety lifeguard and professional surfer Tamayo Perry on Sunday drew more laughter than tears as friends and family paid tribute to a man who bubbled over with happiness from all the earthly goals that he had achieved and his certainty that he had a future in heaven. Read more

State works to keep H5N1 bird flu out of Hawaii

• By Nina Wu
• July 15, 2024
• 12

As the number of dairy cows infected with H5N1 bird flu continues to grow and spread to multiple states in the U.S., Hawaii is hoping to keep the virus away. Read more

Volunteers build beds for keiki

• By Pat Gee
• July 15, 2024
• 7

There’s nothing like the comfort of your own bed, whether it’s at the end of a long day or even coming home from a fancy vacation. Read more

NASA awards a contract to UH that is worth up to $85.5M

• By Michael Brestovansky Hawaii Tribune-Herald
• July 15, 2024
• 1

A Maunakea telescope that is used to identify asteroids and comets that might pose a threat to Earth likely will continue operating through the end of 2033. Read more

State law extends reporting time for child sex abuse

• By Victoria Budiono
• July 15, 2024
• 2

A new law would extend the time period to initiate civil actions for childhood sexual abuse committed on or after July 1, recognizing the cognitive and emotional barriers that often delay disclosure. Read more

Green to appoint successor for Hawaii island state House seat

• By John Burnett Hawaii Tribune-Herald
• July 15, 2024

Because there will be no living candidate on the ballot for the House District 1 seat for either the primary election on Aug. 10 or the general election on Nov. 5, it will be up to Gov. Josh Green to appoint Nakashima’s successor. Read more

Maui wildfire 70% contained as crews battle for fifth day

• By Star-Advertiser staff
• July 15, 2024
• 2

The Maui Fire Department said the fire perimeter held in place through the overnight operations period after being aided by cooler temperatures. Read more

Vital Statistics: July 5-11, 2024

• July 15, 2024

Each week, the Honolulu Star- Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more

Hawaii Real Estate Sales: April 29-May 10, 2024

• July 14, 2024

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, one of the oldest LGBTQ+ bars, celebrates its 50th anniversary

• By John Berger
• July 14, 2024
• 11

The nightclub business isn’t easy. Jack Law has steered Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand through many challenges for 50 years. Read more

Waikiki Community Center redevelopment could support senior housing

• By Allison Schaefers
• July 14, 2024
• 1

The Waikiki Community Center is planning for the first major redevelopment of its site, which could include senior affordable housing to support its goal of providing holistic services. Read more

Kokua Line: Is Social Security changing online access?

• By Christine Donnelly
• July 14, 2024
• 2

Question: I got an email supposedly from the Social Security Administration saying “soon you will no longer be able to sign in to your online Social Security account using your Social Security username and password.” Read more

Alternate technology to make electricity from wind proposed for Hawaii

• By Andrew Gomes
• July 14, 2024
• 51

Small-scale wind turbines that don’t resemble the rotating fans seen on typical wind farms could start popping up around the state under an ambitious plan by a startup company. Read more

David Shapiro: District 22 Senate drama is turning Shakespearean

• By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• July 14, 2024
• 28

Gov. Josh Green faces only bad options in making an interim appointment to fill a vacant West Oahu state Senate seat, and his plan to wait until after the Aug. 10 primary election is a fair solution — even if it bends the law. Read more

U.S. House bill would rename Hawaii island post office after Vietnam War hero

• By West Hawaii Today
• July 14, 2024
• 1

On Sept. 5, 1969, at the age of 27, Kauhaihao was fatally injured during a reconnaissance-in-force operation in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam. Read more

National Guard joins search for 2 missing after Kauai copter crash

• By Leila Fujimori
• July 13, 2024
• 12

The body of one person who had been aboard the four-seater Robinson R44 helicopter owned by Aloha Helicopter Tours LLC was found by Kauai Ocean Safety lifeguards. Read more