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Vision Zero Hawai‘i campaign highlights Maui County’s efforts to end traffic fatalities

With traffic deaths on Hawaiʻi roads increasing more than 50% in 2025 compared to this time last year, the campaign is a timely call to action. On Maui alone, 13 lives have already been lost in traffic-related incidents this year, a sobering reminder of the urgent need for safer streets.

Hawaiʻi’s ‘Vision Zero’ campaign raises awareness to end traffic deaths

The Hawai‘i Department of Health recently launched Vision Zero Hawai‘i, a new public service announcement campaign aiming to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries on roads statewide.

Ready to quit? Great American Smokeout sparks a fresh start for residents

Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives. This year, the event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Hawaiʻi DOH launches campaigns exposing harmful chemicals in vapes; highlights Quitline to help

To support those looking to quit smoking and vaping, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health recently launched two new campaigns – Escape the Vape Hawaiʻi’s “Toxic Remains” and the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline’s “Rough Day” – to break the cycle of addiction and build a more healthy, nicotine- and tobacco-free Hawaiʻi. 

Survey Finds Maui Has Highest Rate of Teen Vaping in State

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has launched a new program to educate parents and teens about the health risks of vaping. Art Courtesy: DOH