Assessment finds Kona crab fishery healthy, room for catch to increase
KAILUA-KONA — Kona crab is an uncommon sight in grocery stores and fish markets, which could have something to do...
Health
Big Isle not immune to growing number of vaccination exemptions
The number of Hawaii students requesting exemptions from mandated immunizations is growing, according to state health officials. To attend school,...
Second rat lungworm disease case on Big Island, DOH confirms
Second rat lungworm disease case on Big Island, DOH confirms By Kristen Consillio Semi-slugs can carry thousands of rat lungworm...
Millions awarded to Big Island health centers
Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help Big Island health centers provide needed care....
Shopping to reduce food waste is easy on the wallet too By Tracee M. Herbaugh Associated Press
An expired date on an egg carton. Browning avocados. The Chinese takeout from last week. They’re all foods likely destined...
AC, operating rooms to be upgraded (update)
Gov. David Ige on Thursday released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations at Kona Community Hospital. That will include...
Maui Health System hires 5 new doctors in 4 months
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Maui’s new medical care provider has hired five doctors in the last four months, bringing to...
A stent in time
It was an emotional reunion of sorts last week at Hilo Medical Center. Crowded in a small exam room in...
School vaccination exemption numbers released
The state Department of Health released on Friday the rates of immunization exemptions at Hawaii schools for the 2018-19 academic...
2019 Hawaii Health Report
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Flu cases on the rise
Flu activity is increasing in East Hawaii — and statewide. Hilo Medical Center has seen the number of flu cases...
Why Hawaii Is An Important Spot For Cancer Research
When Hawaii comes to mind we usually associate it with exotic images of big wave surfers, sunshine and lava. They...
North Hawaii Community Hospital receives grant for new emergency room
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A Big Island hospital has received a $500,000 state grant to expand its emergency room serving...
Hawaii Kick Butts Day
Keiki in Hawaii will unite against tobacco use Wednesday (March 20) as they join thousands of young people nationwide to...
Carton of cigarettes in Hawaii would hit 3 digits under proposal
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii has some of the highest cigarette taxes in the nation. And they’re about to go up....
Spike in flu has Queen’s Medical Center taking precautions to protect patients
The Queen’s Medical Center is prohibiting all visitors, staff and doctors with 100.5-degree fevers and flu-like symptoms from entering patient...
Conjoined Twin Sisters Successfully Separated And Can’t Stop Snuggling
Conjoined Twin Sisters Successfully Separated And Can't Stop Snuggling The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne clinicians have successfully separated conjoined twins...
DOH approves Waimea medical pot retail center
The state Department of Health has issued a formal notice to proceed to Lau Ola LLC, doing business as Big...
Process for Visitors to obtain Medical Marijuana
The state Department of Health unveiled Tuesday the process by which out-of-state medical marijuana patients will be able to register...
Costco corrects food temperature violation
An inspection at Costco revealed foodborne illness risk factors resulting in a conditional pass from the state Department of Health....
