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Travel-related dengue case prompts mosquito control, preventative measures

The Department of Health have detected the first travel-related dengue case of 2026 on Maui.

Department of Health records 14th case of dengue this year

With global outbreaks of dengue, travelers are urged to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and stay informed of regional risks.

Big Island Resident Named Volunteer of the Year

Big Island resident Niralyn Hocson was honored as Red Cross Volunteer of the Year for 2019 on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at the University of Hawaii, Hilo.

Rep. Gabbard Speaks at Kuleana Academy

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, met with participants of the Kuleana Academy

Forum: Storm Preparedness and Sustainabilty

It is estimated that there is only five to seven days of food supply in the state. A disruption to Hawaiʻi’s vital supply chain would have an almost immediate impact on the state’s population.

How Puerto Ricans Arrived on Hawai’i Island

The first Puerto Rican plantations workers arrived on Hawaii Island in 1901 after a devastating hurricane.