#State Department of Health
Bill to double ‘HI5’ beverage container fee gains traction in State Legislature
On Monday, the state Committee on Agriculture and Environment recommended passing a measure to increase Hawaiʻi’s beverage container fee from 5 cents to 10 cents.
High COVID-19 activity levels in Hawaiʻi prompt vigilance reminder from health officials
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health reminds the public to be vigilant due to high levels of COVID-19 activity in Hawai‘i. The DOH Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows COVID-19 disease activity level is in the red, or high activity level, indicating the virus is circulating at high levels compared with historic trends. This high level means that recommended precautions are more important for reducing risk.
Helping children cope after the Maui wildfires
Children who lived through Maui’s wildfires may continue to feel trauma, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Behavioral experts say families can take steps to help children process their emotions and anxieties to help them heal.
Kula residents receive water update at community meeting
Maui County Water Director John Stufflebean addressed Kula residents during an Aug. 25 meeting and explained what was being done and what would be done to provide clean, drinkable water for areas affected by the recent fires.
State reports signs of rise in COVID-19 cases on Maui
This morning, state epidemiologist Sarah Kemble, spoke from the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center to media over Zoom that cases seem to be mild at this time, however, she encouraged people to get vaccinated and boosted.
Maui County input sought on state’s Four Year Area Plan on Aging
A community meeting on the state’s Four-Year Area Plan on Aging will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Wailuku. The meeting will address the health and well-being of older adults in the community.
Department of Health cites six companies for air permit violations
In general, fines are assessed to remove any economic benefit a company may have gained by not complying with their permit requirements. All fines are paid into a revolving fund that helps prevent or minimize damage to the environment.
Pair of bills will help improve keiki hearing, vision screening statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health joined child health advocates as Gov. David Y. Ige signed HB 986 and HB 987, two bills to expand and improve keiki hearing and vision screening.
MEO Facilitates Vaccine & Booster Shots for Deaf People
Thirteen members of the Maui deaf community received COVID-19 booster shots and two others got their first vaccine dose Monday in a vaccination event coordinated by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Maui Independent Living Center.
As Hawai‘i Residents Reach 70% Full Vaccination, DOH Urges Continued Vigilance
“While we are encouraged that 70% of Hawai‘i residents have made the choice to protect themselves and our community through vaccination, there is more work to do. Even with this rate of protection, our seven-day average case count is 130 new cases per day. We encourage all eligible Hawai‘i residents to become part of the solution and get vaccinated.”
May 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 91 Cases (73 O‘ahu, 8 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 91 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 73 on O‘ahu, 8 on Maui*, 6 on Hawai‘i Island, 2 on Kaua‘i and 2 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state.
Brown Water West Maui and North Shore
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters at West Maui and on the North Shore from Hoʻokipa Beach Park to Waiehu.
Brown Water Advisory: Honokōhau to Ukumehame in West Maui
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for coastal waters from Honokōhau to Ukumehame in West Maui.
Brown Water Advisory for Maui Island
Heavy rain on Thursday resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters around Maui.
Hawai‘i Gets $6M for Public Health Preparedness
Hawaiʻi will receive $6.1 M from the CDC to increase the state’s ability to prepare and respond to potential public health threats.
Hawai‘i Mumps Cases Increase to 39 in 2017
This ongoing investigation represents the largest number of mumps cases seen in Hawai‘i since 2001.
State to Discontinue Courtesy Renewal Notices for Disability Parking
The Disability and Communication Access Board will discontinue mailing courtesy renewal notices to persons with long-term disability parking placards.
Nāpili Bay Brown Water Advisory
The State Department of Health issued the advisory on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, and maintained the caution asking the public to stay out of water in the area.
80,000 vaccinations to be distributed in Stop Flu at School campaign
The state kicks off its Protect Hawaii’s Keiki: Stop Flu at School campaign this week and will continue efforts through December 2nd. In its fourth year, the program will be administering about 80,000 free flu vaccinations this year to 331 participating public, private, and charter school students, faculty and staff — about the same level […]
Final Environmental Assessment accepted for Heritage Hall in Paia
A Final Environmental Assessment has been accepted for the planned Heritage Hall in Paia. The multi-purpose cultural and community office complex is being planned in partnership between the Maui Puerto Rican Association and the Portuguese Association of Maui. Plans call for construction on less than an acre of land located next to the old Paia […]
