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Big Island Air Receives an F Grade from ‘State of the Air’ Report

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of air pollution on lung health is of heightened concern.

Hawai‘i ranks below average for lung cancer survival rates, early diagnosis

Hawai‘i ranks below average for lung cancer survival rates and early diagnosis according to a recently released report from the American Lung Association.

American Lung Association Pushing Early Detection

Through its LUNG FORCE initiative, the Lung Association raises awareness about lung cancer in both women and men.

Legislation Introduced to Raise Smoking, Vaping Age to 21

Sens. Brian Schatz, Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) introduced the Tobacco to 21 Act.

REPORT: Big Island Air Quality Among the State’s Worst

Despite the Big Island’s poor grades, Honolulu was ranked as one of the country’s cleanest cities, as far as air quality,

OPINION: This Week in ‘Stupid’

FAA furloughs, Hawaii’s battered media shield, and an “F” for Big Isle air quality cap off a week of nonsense.