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Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi vote on strike authorization

More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.

Kona Community Hospital to seek funding from Hawai‘i Legislature for emergency department expansion

With lawmakers convening Jan. 15 for their 2025 session, Kona Community Hospital administration will speak with lawmakers about securing $13.2 million to ensure patients are seen more quickly.