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EMS stresses e-bike safety due to increase in injuries

Nina Wu — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Getting a bicycle to put under the Christmas tree this year?

Hawaii reports 15th travel-related dengue case this year

Nina Wu — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:35:00 +0000

The Hawaii Department of Health today confirmed another travel-related dengue case on Oahu, bringing the total number in the state to 15 so far.

Pearl Harbor ducks also test positive for H5N1

Nina Wu — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:45:00 +0000

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture today confirmed that another backyard flock of birds infected with avian influenza was discovered in the Pearl Harbor area.

Witnesses sought in hit-and-run of bicyclist at Volcanoes park

Nina Wu — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:06:00 +0000

National Park Service officers are looking for more witnesses in a hit-and-run Tuesday morning that severely injured a male bicyclist at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Wisdom the Laysan albatross has laid another egg at Midway

Nina Wu — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:04:00 +0000

Wisdom the Laysan albatross, known as the oldest known banded bird in the wild, has defied the odds again.

Wild duck with H5N1 was tested at refuge in Kahuku

Nina Wu — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:59:00 +0000

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that the wild duck that tested positive for avian influenza last month was located at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge in Kahuku.

Lahaina teacher runs in marathons for survivors

Nina Wu — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Lahaina Intermediate School teacher Nathan Kahaiali‘i is running his third Honolulu Marathon on Sunday.

Maui Council resolution supports health workers in labor fight

Nina Wu — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The Maui County Council has passed a resolution urging Maui Health to negotiate in good faith with its workers to secure a fair contract to improve wages and establish safe staffing.

Kapi‘olani patients view ‘Moana 2’ at special event

Nina Wu — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:16:00 +0000

Young patients at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children got to be among the first in the world to see “Moana 2,” thanks to a special event held this week.

E-bike rider, 52, serious after vehicle collision on Ward Avenue

Nina Wu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to an e-bike and vehicle collision Tuesday that sent a 52-year-old to the hospital in serious condition.

State asks public not to feed monk seal at Honokohau Harbor

Nina Wu — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:45:00 +0000

State officials are reminding the public not to feed or interact with endangered Hawaiian monk seals at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaii island as a young pup becomes a frequent visitor.

State adds guidelines for rescue of downed seabirds due to H5N1

Nina Wu — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

With seabird fallout season underway and detections of H5N1 on Oahu, state officials are urging rescuers to take precautions when handling downed birds.

Hawaii visitor with guide dog files complaint over ride-sharing denials

Nina Wu — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Michael May travels frequently, including trips to Oahu on a regular basis for vacations, and he uses ride-sharing services quite a lot.

DOH: No humans tested positive for H5N1 from infected flock

Nina Wu — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:54:00 +0000

The Hawaii Department of Health says so far, no one has tested positive for avian influenza after the first detection of H5N1 in a flock of ducks and geese last week.

Suit filed against Maui County over lights, endangered seabirds

Nina Wu — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Earthjustice has filed suit against Maui County over streetlights that disorient endangered and threatened Hawaiian seabirds.

Artist issues last call for adding dot of paint to Capitol pool piece

Nina Wu — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:10:00 +0000

Want to add your own artistic touch to the Capitol Pool project?

Meadow Gold announces layoffs due to closure of warehouses, distribution

Nina Wu — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii LLC, the state’s last remaining dairy processor, plans to lay off nearly 100 employees.

Hawaii Health Department alerts residents of recalled carrots

Nina Wu — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:46:00 +0000

The Hawaii Department of Health is alerting residents of a recall involving multiple brand names of organic carrots sold in the state due to potential E. coli contamination.

Meadow Gold announces layoffs due to closure of warehouses, distribution

Nina Wu — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii LLC, said to be the state’s last remaining dairy processor, is planning to lay off nearly 100 employees.

Avian flu outbreak occurs at Wahiawa sanctuary

Nina Wu — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:06:00 +0000

State officials are urging vigilance after Hawaii’s first detection of H5N1 in a flock of rescued pet geese and ducks in Wahiawa.

State gets $10M grant to save West Maui reefs

Nina Wu — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A nearly $10 million federal grant to the state will restore habitat from “summit-to-sea,” with the goal of saving West Maui reefs.

Hawaii officials investigate bird flu wastewater source

Nina Wu — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

State health officials are investigating possible sources of the H5 avian influenza virus detected for the first time in a wastewater sample from Oahu, but reassure residents that public risk remains low.

Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater

Nina Wu — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:57:00 +0000

State health officials are investigating possible sources of the H5 avian influenza virus detected for the first time in a wastewater sample from Oahu.

Benioffs fund $2.5M for Hawaii public school teachers’ projects

Nina Wu — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:25:00 +0000

The Hawaii Department of Education today announced the distribution of $2.5 million to qualifying DonorsChoose projects by public school teachers, thanks to the support of philanthropists Lynne and Marc Benioff.

Settlement reached on issue of birds and Maui power lines

Nina Wu — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hawaiian Electric has reached an agreement with two conservation groups on what it will do to protect imperiled seabirds in Maui County from collisions with its power lines.

Maui Health workers return to work after 3-day strike

Nina Wu — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hundreds of nurses and health care workers from Maui Health returned to work Thursday morning after holding a three-day strike protesting unfair labor practices.

Maui Health nurses, workers return to work after 3-day strike

Nina Wu — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:23:00 +0000

Hundreds of nurses and health care workers from Maui Health returned to work this morning after holding a three-day strike protesting unfair labor practices.

Hawaii reports 14th travel-related case of dengue this year

Nina Wu — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:05:00 +0000

The Hawaii Department of Health today confirmed another travel-related dengue case on Maui, bringing the total number in the state to 14 so far this year.

Oahu voters brave long lines and rain to cast their ballots

Nina Wu — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

It was a long day, with long lines, for those turning out to vote in person in Hawaii.

Hawaii residents stand in rain, long lines, to cast ballots

Nina Wu — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:45:00 +0000

Hundreds of residents stood in the rain, some waiting for hours since early this morning, to get into Oahu’s voter centers in Honolulu and Kapolei.

Maui health care workers go on 3-day strike

Nina Wu — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Hundreds of unionized health care workers at Maui Memorial Medical Center walked off the job Monday morning, the first day of a planned, three-day strike.

Multiple injuries in H-2 freeway collision involving big rig

Nina Wu — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

A collision involving a big rig truck, a van and other vehicles on the H-2 freeway’s northbound lanes this morning has resulted in multiple injuries, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

Strike is on for Monday, Maui Health’s union workers say

Nina Wu — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

A strike by hundreds of health care workers at Maui Memorial Medical Center and other hospitals will proceed, according to the union representing them.

DLNR investigating ‘cruel and inhumane’ cat killings

Nina Wu — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Who is killing stray cats at Keehi Small Boat Harbor?

Federally funded EV charging station opens at Aloha Tower

Nina Wu — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:05:00 +0000

State officials opened Hawaii’s second federally funded electric vehicle charging station today at Aloha Tower Marketplace.

Hawaii DLNR investigating ‘cruel’ cat killings at Keehi harbor

Nina Wu — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:26:00 +0000

State authorities are searching for those responsible for killing cats in a cruel manner at Keehi Small Boat Harbor at Sand Island.

Monk seal on Maui taken to hospital for emergency care

Nina Wu — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:42:00 +0000

A young and emaciated Hawaiian monk seal has been rescued from Maui’s shoreline and taken to Ke Kai Ola, a specialized hospital in Kailua-Kona.

Hawaii awarded $59M for hydrogen station

Nina Wu — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state of Hawaii $59.2 million for the deployment of zero-emission equipment and other climate adaptation projects at its ports.

Hawaii campaign aims to prevent aquarium dumping in ocean

Nina Wu — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

State officials Monday launched a new campaign to prevent the illegal dumping and spread of non-native marine aquarium species in Hawaii waters.

Drones assist scientists’ discovery of new plant on Kauai cliffs

Nina Wu — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:05:00 +0000

Scientists from the National Tropical Botanical Garden have discovered a new, native plant related to the carnation growing on the cliffs of Kauai.