Healthcare legislation addressed vapes, medical debt
There were some gains, but also disappointing failures for healthcare issues in this year’s state Legislature. While legislators…
HMSA’s payment system pivot has Hawaii’s medical community reeling
Hawaii patients could face fewer choices for primary care — and longer waits for services — as the…
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s top U.S. intelligence official
WASHINGTON >> Tulsi Gabbard said today she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump’s director of…
Hawaii’s fight against Medicaid fraud plagued for over a decade
Behind the verbal sparring last week between federal and state officials over policing Medicaid fraud, data shows Hawaii’s…
Feds charge Washington man for throwing large rock at monk seal on Maui
1/5 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE This screen shot from a witness…
Hawaiian monk seal pup in Waikiki draws attention
A sleek, black Hawaiian monk seal pup sidles up to its mom, sometimes resting its chin on her…
Hawaii organ donors give the gift of life
It’s National Donate Life Month and Dwight Otani, the CEO and owner of D. Otani Produce, wants people…
Flash flood warning issued for Oahu’s North Shore, Mililani, Wahiawa
UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. The flood advisory for Oahu has expired but the North Shore, Mililani, and Wahiawa remain…
Storm heads to Oahu, closing all city and state offices, public schools on island Friday
UPDATE: 10:05 p.m. All Hawaii public schools on Molokai will be closed Friday, Department of Education officials said.…
Flash flood warning extended for Maui; Flood advisory covers Oahu
UPDATE: 9 p.m. The flash flood warning for Maui has been extended until midnight. West Maui is seeing…
Oahu remains under flash flood warning as threat of heavy rain persists
UPDATE: 8:05 p.m. The flash flood warning has been extended for Oahu until 11 p.m. today. “At 7:49…
HECO repairs prompt closure of H-3 at Halekou interchange in both directions
UPDATE: 11:40 a.m. Beginning at 1 p.m. today, Hawaiian Electric Co. crews will perform emergency repairs to a…