Hospitalizations, ER visits quickly rising in Hawaii due to COVID
The numbers of emergency room visits and patients hospitalized for COVID-19 have been increasing at an accelerating pace in Hawaii. Read more
Coronavirus Outbreak in Hawaii
COVID is on the rise in Hawaii; possible summer wave ahead
An uptick in COVID-19 cases has begun, indicating the possibility of an upcoming wave this summer in Hawaii. Read more
Hawaii sees rise in COVID-19 positivity amid variant spread
State COVID hospitalizations have also been on the rise, with 55 patients reported May 22, up from 27 two weeks ago. Read more
Thousands of HGEA members entitled to COVID pay
Gov. Josh Green and the state Legislature will have to figure out how to pay for an estimated $120 million to $150 million in retroactive hazard pay due to 7,800 unionized public workers who faced health risks at Hawaii public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 2,100 in 2023
While the total is a dramatic drop from last year, placing COVID-19 much lower among leading causes of death in the state this year, it still affected parts of the state population significantly. Read more
Editorial: Guard against new COVID strain
There’s a new variant of COVID-19 in Hawaii, providing one more reason to take precautions against infection, particularly in this holiday season full of interactions. Read more
Mayor and Honolulu City Council ponder use of COVID funds
Discussions between the administration of Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Council have begun on how to best use nearly $80 million in remaining federal funds received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Unrest at Kilauea volcano prompts some park closures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently has Hawaii County ranked as high for hospital admissions. Read more
Interest in COVID vaccines subsides as holidays approach
The holidays are just around the corner, but despite the urging of health officials, few U.S. residents, including those in Hawaii, have rushed out to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
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RSV shots available for Kaiser members
Kaiser Permanente announced Monday it is now offering the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to all its members ages 60 years and older in Hawaii. Read more
Residents urged to get updated flu, COVID shots
The state Department of Health is recommending that residents get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccination shots ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Read more
Hawaii public school test scores below pre-pandemic levels
Student attendance is still a major issue, with about 30% of students having been chronically absent, or absent 15 days or more during the 2022-2023 school year. Read more
Waipahu woman indicted for tax fraud, money laundering
From 2016 through 2020, Heidi Cafirma, 43, of Waipahu, allegedly filed with the Internal Revenue Service false joint personal tax returns for her and her spouse. Read more
Efforts underway to smooth out COVID vaccine insurance issues
Efforts are still underway to smooth out the hiccups to the initial rollout of the updated COVID-19 vaccines among health insurers and providers. Read more
Kaiser clinics offer COVID vaccines in Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii says updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be available to members at most clinics statewide, starting Wednesday. Read more
Insurance lag results in wait for COVID-19 vaccine
Penelope Higa of Aiea had been waiting for the updated COVID-19 vaccine to become available. Read more
Health Department recommends updated COVID vaccines
The Hawaii Department of Health is recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible residents ahead of fall and winter. Read more
DFS Waikiki reopens in smaller space geared to broader market
This latest investment marks the third major reinvention for DFS Group on one of the prime retail corners in Waikiki. Read more
Updated COVID vaccines to be rolled out in Hawaii
The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be available in Hawaii by next week. Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-related deaths surpass 2,000
Most of the deaths in the state have been among kupuna ages 60 and older. Read more
Column: Making sense of a post-pandemic world
While COVID-19 continues to demonstrate new mutations of interest with a summer bump in hospitalizations, the pandemic that rocked the world for the better part of three years is no longer a primary driver. Read more
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