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The September ruling stemmed from a lawsuit by two Guam-licensed physicians who live in Hawaii and want to remotely supply medication abortions to Guam patients through telemedicine.

The money will go toward providing 150 Kalihi and Waipahu families with digital tablets and internet access.

“We have teleworking, we have paid leave, so I think there are a lot of different options even before you say the word termination.”

When many businesses shifted to online orders, Nagura asked his customers to use their money to help others rather than purchasing his products.

“With American Sign Language, the face is so important. Kids depend on the lips and the mouth to be able to understand what’s going on."

Hawaiian Airlines said the "unprovoked incident" forced the Hilo-bound flight to return to Honolulu, where the passenger was taken into custody.

Officials said a young female monk seal was found dead on the south shore of Molokai.

"We’re seeing more death than I’ve ever seen in my seven years here,” said Hospitalist and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Smitson.

A man who was in the process of buying the house said he had received threats when he tried to force the squatters out.

That direction is in line with the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s latest campaign.

The decision to let operations continue at least until July 2024 will give tenants and other stakeholders time to negotiate a long-term lease with the state and Army.

Airport screeners are needed at the airports in Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Kahului and Lihue.

When you think of the difference of a professionally-managed event and a backdoor BBQ, it’s night and day.”

The tattoo covers 48-year-old Shad Bolosan's entire back.

“The selection of the chief of police is one of the most important responsibilities that the commission holds."

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Operations resumed Tuesday.

The new cases push the statewide total number of infections to 76,966.

The state Department of Health launched the program Monday — and more than 65,000 people ordered kits online.

For many of them, it will be the first time they'll be playing competitively in nearly two years.

“What he did was criminal. He stabbed my husband so many times. He didn’t stop.”

“I continue to believe that routine asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 is one of the biggest missed opportunities to combat the pandemic."

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has yet to submit a court-ordered management plan for air tours over its public land.

Carroll served as a former state lawmaker from 1971 to 1981 and was later the chairman of the Hawaii Republican Party.

With clean up efforts nearly done, crews will conduct a magnetic sweep to remove small metal objects, such as used needles to protect public safety.

The judiciary says about 85% of their 1,749 employees statewide are fully or partially vaccinated.

The union said the spike is a result of overworked nurses who are working “excessive hours” and are dealing with a “shortage in staff.”

President Moon and the first lady also attended ceremonies at Punchbowl and at UH Manoa.

COVID shut down or slowed down many factories, resulting in the supply chain disruptions.

The city teamed up with Nomi Health to open the walk-up clinic at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell.