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HawaiiCOVID19.com

The official COVID-19 hub for the State of Hawaiʻi. Find the latest on COVID-19 vaccines, updates and community news.

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COVID-19 Reinfections More Common

Since the emergence of the Omicron variant in Hawai‘i, a greater percentage of COVID-19 cases involve people who have been infected multiple times.

Would New Uber And Lyft Rules Hit West Side Drivers Hardest?

Uber and Lyft drivers in West Oahu say they would be disproportionately affected by a Honolulu City Council bill to more tightly regulate ride-sharing companies.

Trump Inspires More Women Candidates In Hawaii

More women in Hawaii are running for office in 2018 than in the last election cycle two years ago, following a nationwide trend.

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The Debate Over ‘Safe Zones’ Is Heating Up In West Oahu

The Legislature’s recent approval of a plan to build legal encampments for homeless people is getting mixed reviews on the Leeward Coast, where the homeless population is increasing.

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UH Scientist Reports Promising Development In Alzheimer’s Research

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and affects 28,000 Hawaii residents, but a scientist at the University of Hawaii is reporting a research breakthrough that could lead to a promising treatment.

Waianae Substance Abuse Program Opens Women’s Shelter

A treatment facility on the Leeward Coast that meshes Western and traditional Native Hawaiian practices to help people battling addiction has opened a residential shelter for women.

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Rail project puts stress on blood supply

The Blood Bank of Hawaii is encouraging the public to give blood after losing 30 percent of its Dillingham Boulevard location’s donors following that collection site’s closure last year.

Camp seeks donations to continue helping kids with cancer

A local camp for children who have cancer is seeking donations, with a goal of $50,000.

Teacher is among thousands EMS aided

To wrap up National Emergency Medical Services Week, city officials held a news conference Friday to stress the impact of EMS on Oahu.

City switches to new emergency info app

A new emergency messaging app is replacing Nixle.

Isle bridal couples shift toward pupu dinners, splashy cakes

More than 22,200 couples said “I do” in Hawaii last year, according to state Department of Health statistics. We checked in with local wedding-service providers to see what’s new.