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Kemble of Department of Health: 'We urge all eligible individuals to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza'

By Big Island Times Report | Nov 18, 2022

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and influenza is on the rise in Hawaii, a common occurrence throughout the country.

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Hirono: 'Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential'

By Big Island Times Report | Nov 18, 2022

Senator Mazie K. Hirono’s efforts to protect and nurture children are being recognized by a bipartisan advocacy organization.

Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 19 per day over past week

By Big Island Times reports | Nov 18, 2022

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 10.9% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 19, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.

Pet of the Week: Dog

By Submitted by Hawaii Island Humane Society | Nov 17, 2022

Pet of the Week: Dog

Hawaii County Council will meet Nov 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2022

Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov 16

Hawaii's Kahele calls on Congress to make follow-up breast cancer tests more affordable: 'Early detection of breast cancer saves lives'

By Big Island Times Report | Nov 14, 2022

U.S. Rep. Kaiali’i Kahele (D-HI 2nd District) is asking his colleagues in Congress to make all breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accessible.

Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 22 per day over past week

By Big Island Times reports | Nov 13, 2022

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 23.9% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 22, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.

Hawaii Unemployment Compensation Fund has 'positive balance' despite pandemic pressures

By Big Island Times Report | Nov 13, 2022

Hawaii’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund (UCTF) has a positive balance of $205 million despite the record number of unemployment insurance claims made during COVID-19.

Mazie Hirono joins senators to demand enforcement of Ghost Gun Rule

By Big Island Times Report | Nov 12, 2022

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) joined 13 of her colleagues in the Senate to urge the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to clarify and enforce the Ghost Gun Rule.

'These cases go a long way': Hawaii to receive portion of breach settlements with Experian, T-Mobile

By Big Island Times Report | Nov 12, 2022

Hawaii is among a coalition of states receiving a portion of two settlements with Experian due to data breaches in 2012 and 2015 that impacted millions of consumers nationwide.