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New program could help wipe out medical debt for thousands of Hawaii patients
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (329+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- It's a problem lawmakers say affects more than one in 20 adults here in the islands -- mounting medical debt. "You don't choose to get sick. You don't choose to get injured," said Matt Prellberg of nonprofit advocacy group…...
Hawaii Senate VP Michelle Kidani announces retirement after 18 years in office
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (466+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani announced she will retire later this month after nearly two decades in office. Kidani announced she will retire from the Hawaii State Senate on June 30 after 18 years representing Central and West…...
New fare changes for Honolulu transit starting July 1, 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) announced upcoming fare changes for TheBus, Skyline and Handi-Van, starting on July 1, 2026. The current fare structure has been in place since July 2022. The fare adjustments are…...
Honolulu singer chasing boy band dreams in Japan
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) Honolulu singer Adam Nagai is a finalist on Produce 101 Japan, where viewers vote to create a new boy band. HONOLULU (Island News) -- A singer from Honolulu is getting a chance to shine on one of Japan's biggest reality competition shows…...
Hawaii Island quake: report your damage to get help
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (265+ words) KONA, Hawaii (Island News) – The County of Hawaii is encouraging residents and businesses to report damage to their properties from a Friday evening earthquake in South Kona. These damage reports will assist the County with identifying priorities and focusing resources…...
Hawaii emergency officials prepare for more severe storms
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (365+ words) State leaders are encouraging residents to prepare for a potentially active hurricane season in Hawaii as storm predictions climb. Officials said early planning and emergency supplies are essential. HONOLULU (Island News) -- With the possibility of double the number of storms…...
Gov. Green to unveil Hawaii’s 2026 hurricane outlook
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (157+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) – Gov. Josh Green will host a Hurricane Weather Outlook presentation with the National Weather Service on Thursday. Officials will be discussing the 2026 Hurricane Weather Outlook and will recommend actions for residents and communities. The event marks the…...
Honolulu Police Commission selects David Lazar as 13th Chief of Police
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (401+ words) David Lazar was selected to be the Honolulu Police Department's next Chief of Police on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu Police Commission selected David Lazar as the 13th Chief of Police on Wednesday following deliberations. Lazar, who spent more…...
Honolulu Police Commission names 3 finalists for next HPD Chief
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (261+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Honolulu Police Commission announced on Wednesday the three finalists for Honolulu’s next Chief of Police. The commission named three finalists at public meeting on Wednesday, May 6: The schedule for the remainder of the search process includes:…...
Hawaii State Legislature passes several health-related bills
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (543+ words) HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii State Legislature passed over 10 bills related to improving healthcare in the state on Wednesday, which are now headed to the governor’s desk. Final readings took place for a broad package of health-related measures on Wednesday,…...