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Statewide Virtual Events Seek to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention

The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Prevent Suicide Hawai’i Task Force, announced Thursday a series of online community events recognizing “Suicide Prevention Month” in Hawai’i. The virtual events will be held throughout September and October to raise public awareness about suicide prevention and the impact of suicide in Hawai’i.

Survey Shows an Alarming Decrease Among Hawai‘i Residents Who Follow COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines

An increasing number of Hawai‘i residents no longer see COVID-19 as much of a threat as they did in the earlier stages of the pandemic, according to a follow-up survey commissioned by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH).

After Losing Her Son to Suicide, One Mother Is Raising Awareness

According to state health officials, one person dies by suicide every two days in Hawai‘i.

New Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness on Opioid Dependence

“Although dependence does not necessarily constitute addiction, it can often accompany addiction.”

Bioenergy Facility Investigated for Alleged Water Pollution Violation

The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch is pursuing an environmental enforcement action against Hū Honua in Pepe‘ekeo on Hawai‘i Island.

Audit Looks at Health, Safety of Adult Care Homes

The audit included review of the period in which OHCA was facing the challenge of inadequate staffing to meet its statutory obligations.

Global Survey Leads to Plan for Coral Bleaching Recovery

Two summers of coral bleaching in waters around the NW and Main Hawaiian Islands have led to the development of Hawaiʻi’s 1st-ever Coral Bleaching Recovery Plan

Two Maui Principals Nominated for Excellence in Leadership Award

Bruce Anderson of Maui High School and Steve Franz of King Kamehameha III Elementary School, are among a list of 13 public school principals nominated for the award.

Maui Superintendent to Become Maui High School Principal

After five years as Maui area superintendent for the Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui complex, Bruce Anderson, will transition away from the post and take on a new role as principal at Maui High School.

Baldwin Principal placed on leave pending investigation

Baldwin High School Principal Natalie Gonsalves was placed on directed leave pending an investigation.  Department of Education District Superintendent Bruce Anderson said the action was taken on Thursday, May 20th, but details surrounding the investigation were not available for release.  Gonsalves has been the Principal at the school for four years.  Vice-Principal Philip Gilbert was […]

Kahului students return to class after $500,000 fire

By Wendy Osher It’s back to class this morning for students at Kahului School.  DOE area superintendent Bruce Anderson tells Pacific Radio Group and MauiNOW.com that school will resume as usual today following a fire Sunday that destroyed three classrooms. The fire was reported just a few minutes before 1 a.m., crews were on scene […]

Maui Arts & Cultural Center Marks Milestone with 250,000th Student

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center marked a milestone in its Arts in Education program today, recognizing the 250,000th student to participate in the program.  Lihikai Elementary School second grader, Kelia Cortes, 7, was honored with a plaque during a special presentation following a school performance by taiko drum master Kenny Endo in the Castle […]