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Although various states have already taken action to hold platforms accountable, the attorneys general say federal action is necessary because “social media platforms have demonstrated an unwillingness to fix the problem on their own.” Read more
The entire Kalalau Trail and campsite will remain closed through Sept. 19 based on DOH’s recommendations, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Read more
The march comes as approximately 600 HNA nurses at the Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children are on the brink of a one-day strike scheduled for this Friday, in protest of alleged retaliation for filling out those reports. Read more
HNA and Kapi‘olani executives met to resume talks on Monday, days after the union filed an injunction seeking to stop the lockout. Read more
EMS responded to a 6 p.m. call Monday for the collision at the Wakea off-ramp just before Kamokila Boulevard. Three ambulances responded to the scene. Read more
The cause of the fire — suspected to be human-caused — is still under investigation. Read more
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The St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii may soon end a long-established pension plan for its current and former employees. Read more
Symptoms, which usually begin about 24 to 48 hours after exposure, include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps — and sometimes fever, headache and body aches. Read more
After another round of negotiations Thursday, the nurses union and management at the state’s largest hospital for women and children in Hawaii still have no agreed-upon contract. Read more
Hawaii Nurses Association President Rosalee Agas-Yuu said today that there were some “really good conversations” and they are trying to schedule another session in upcoming days. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Health today said laboratory results confirmed norovirus to be the cause of multiple illnesses reported by campers at Kalalau Valley on Kauai. Read more
DOH recommends the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines for all persons 6 months of age and older, and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot for newborns and infants, pregnant persons, adults over 75 and those ages 60 to 74 with certain chronic medical conditions. Read more
Management at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children on Wednesday said after receiving a second strike notice from the nurses union, it is prepared to impose a lockout. Read more
The lockout would continue until the Hawaii Nurses’ Association unconditionally accepts Kapi‘olani’s offer and recommends it to its members, executives said. Read more
The Hawaii Community Foundation, along with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, are donating $2.1 million toward the purchase of four new Maui Fire Department trucks. Read more
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources closed the hiking trail and campground upon the recommendation of the Hawaii Department of Health due to the high risk of illness in the isolated setting. Read more
The strike notification comes before the two parties’ scheduled bargaining session on Thursday. Read more
As the “100 deadliest days of summer” come to a close, state officials are marking another season of traffic crashes and fatalities on Hawaii roadways. Read more
The Hawaiian Humane Society’s shelter dogs are now available for outings with the launch of a new program that was two years in the making. Read more
Negotiations between the union and Hawaii Pacific Health, which operates Kapi‘olani, have dragged on for nearly a year. Read more
City officials held a blessing Wednesday morning for a long-awaited lifeguard tower at Kalama Beach Park in Kailua. Read more
