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O‘ahu gun buyback program collects 367 firearms, distributes gift cards

O‘ahu's recent gun buyback program resulted in the collection of 367 firearms, with residents receiving a total of $37,900 in Foodland gift cards.

By Big Island Times | Apr 12, 2025

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Hawai‘i confirms sixth travel-related dengue virus case in 2025

By Big Island Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has announced the confirmation of a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu.

Hawai‘i confirms sixth travel-related case of dengue virus in 2025

By Big Island Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, raising the state's total count to six cases in 2025.

Hirono and Omar lead effort against Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act

By Big Island Times | Apr 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar have taken a firm stand against President Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Hawai‘i confirms new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu

By Big Island Times | Apr 10, 2025

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu.

Hawai'i health officials confirm new travel-related dengue case on O‘ahu

By Big Island Times | Apr 10, 2025

The Hawaiian Department of Health (DOH) has reported a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu.

Senators urge DOJ to reverse decisions on cryptocurrency crime enforcement

By Big Island Times | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators, including Mazie K. Hirono, Elizabeth Warren, and Dick Durbin, are calling on Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to reverse recent decisions by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that effectively terminate investigations into...

Senators seek reinstatement of Title X funding in 23 states

U.S. Senators, led by Mazie K. Hirono, Brian Schatz, Tina Smith, and Adam Schiff, have called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to restore the Title X family planning funding in 23 states.

Authorities warn phone providers over suspected robocalls

On April 9, 2025, Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with 51 attorneys general from the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, issued warnings to nine voice service providers suspected of consistently facilitating unlawful robocall traffic.

Hawaii seeks public input on wildlife conservation plan for 2025 update

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in Honolulu is requesting community input to guide statewide wildlife conservation.

Lawmakers urge VA Secretary to reinstate veterans' foreclosure protection program

Senator Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, alongside senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, representative Mark Takano, and 18 other congressional colleagues, reached out to Department of Veterans...

Hawaiʻi Judiciary thanks Commission on Salaries for meeting recommendations

The Judiciary has expressed its gratitude towards the 2025 Commission on Salaries for its dedicated work which led to significant recommendations.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirms measles case in unvaccinated child on Oʻahu

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child under the age of five on Oʻahu.

Lawmakers urge VA Secretary to shield employees from executive order impacting union rights

Senator Mazie Hirono and other lawmakers have urged VA Secretary Doug Collins to exempt agency employees from a recent executive order by President Donald Trump.

Hirono and Norcross reintroduce bill to support public sector union rights

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono and Representative Donald Norcross have reintroduced the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act.

Measles case confirmed in young child on Oʻahu after international travel

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a measles case in a young unvaccinated child on Oʻahu.

Senators question NSA leadership changes and seek justification from President Trump

By Big Island Times | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senators, led by Mazie K. Hirono, have approached President Donald Trump with concerns over recent leadership changes within the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM).

Senator Hirono discusses Trump's education policy with teachers' unions

By Big Island Times | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaii held a meeting with leaders from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA) to address concerns regarding the Trump Administration's impact on K-12 public education.