Demand soars for loan relief to keep health care workers in Hawaii
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/02/17/hawaii-news/demand-soars-for-loan-relief-to-keep-health-care-workers-in-hawaii/
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DOH REPORTS FIRST CONFIRMED TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2026
DOH REPORTS FIRST CONFIRMED TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2026 HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified...
High Bacteria Count Advisory at Spencer Beach Park
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Spencer Beach Park, Hawai‘i. Levels of 178 per...
High Bacteria Count Advisory at Hanakaoo, Maui
The public is advised of a water quality exceedance of enterococci at Hanakaoo, Maui. Levels of 1298 per 100 mL...
Hawai‘i Doctor Shortage Has Patients Paying Fees For Fast Care Direct primary care is a burgeoning business model that bypasses insurance. If widely adopted, it could lessen the state’s dire shortage of primary care doctors — or make things worse.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/hawaii-doctor-shortage-has-patients-paying-fees-for-fast-care/
Bills To Address Dementia, Alzheimer’s Gain Traction At State Capitol The legislation may be getting a boost by the revelation that a state senator is struggling with mental decline.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/bills-to-address-dementia-alzheimers-gain-traction-at-state-capitol/
A Statewide Brown Water Advisory has been issued.
A Statewide Brown Water Advisory has been issued. The Hawaii Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of...
Hawaiʻi County Offers Free CERT Disaster Training
Hawaiʻi County Offers Free CERT Disaster Training The County of Hawaiʻi invites residents to become disaster-ready by joining one...
DOH EXPANDS RESPONSE AS MORE CHICKENPOX CASES REPORTED ON KAUAʻI
DOH EXPANDS RESPONSE AS MORE CHICKENPOX CASES REPORTED ON KAUAʻI LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH)...
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT COSTCO MINI BEIGNETS FILLED WITH CARAMEL, DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGEN
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT COSTCO MINI BEIGNETS FILLED WITH CARAMEL, DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGEN HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of...
NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED
NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED HONOLULU — A new independent economic analysis commissioned by...
NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED
NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED HONOLULU — A new independent economic analysis...
DOH ADVISES PUBLIC TO TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CHICKENPOX OUTBREAK AT KAUAʻI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DOH ADVISES PUBLIC TO TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CHICKENPOX OUTBREAK AT KAUAʻI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KAUAʻI, Hawaiʻi —...
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT GERBER® ARROWROOT BISCUITS RECALL DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS
DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT GERBER® ARROWROOT BISCUITS RECALL DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department...
Queen’s May Cut Ties With This For-Profit Medicare Insurer The contract dispute with Humana highlights broader health system woes.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/queens-may-cut-ties-with-this-for-profit-medicare-insurer/
WCHA ENDORSES AAP IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
WCHA ENDORSES AAP IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE HONOLULU — The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) endorses the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics...
Gov. Green blasts federal misinformation as measles cases surge in U.S.
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2026/01/22/hawaii-news/gov-green-blasts-federal-misinformation-as-measles-cases-surge-in-u-s/
Game Changer? Free Medical Flights Start For Some Neighbor Island Residents State pilot program to help connect people with services on Oʻahu expected to begin later this month for Molokaʻi and in February for Lānaʻi.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/01/game-changer-free-medical-flights-start-for-some-neighbor-island-residents/
Statewide doctor shortage has worsened, a new report finds
Statewide doctor shortage has worsened, a new report finds The doctor shortage in Hawaii has not only persisted, but worsened,...
DOH IDENTIFIES SEPARATE TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF ZIKA AND DENGUE VIRUS ON OʻAHU
DOH IDENTIFIES SEPARATE TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF ZIKA AND DENGUE VIRUS ON OʻAHU HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of...
