A Hawaii News Now probe found providers sometimes compute GET on billed prices instead of insurer payments, costing patients small but real sums and creating headaches for clinics.

Hawaiʻi DOH slapped a red placard on U‑Choice In at 801 Kaheka St. after a sewage backup; repairs and thorough sanitation are required before a Feb. 27 follow‑up.

A $10M, five‑year grant will let HPU fully fund tuition for healthcare students who pledge to serve rural Hawaiʻi, part of a statewide rural health transformation plan.

Five unvaccinated people tied to Kīlauea Elementary tested positive for chickenpox, prompting a Hawaiʻi DOH advisory and calls for vaccination and close‑contact follow up.

Hawai'i DOH alerts public about a recall of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits due to the potential presence of foreign materials.

Two Honolulu doctors stopped accepting insurance and launched a $200/month direct primary care practice to shorten wait times and reduce paperwork.

State vital statistics show births fell nearly 20% between 2015 and 2024; doctors point to older maternal age, rising pregnancy risks and the high cost of living.

A state pilot will charter flights for Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi patients to reach Honolulu for appointments starting this month. Local groups are coordinating runs but funding only covers 2026.

Maui Beach Ballroom reopened after addressing a cockroach issue, with a green placard from Hawai‘i DOH confirming its cleanliness and readiness for business.

Hawaii reports travel-related Zika and dengue cases on O'ahu; first Zika case on the island in 2026. Health Department responds with vector control and public outreach.

Avian influenza caused the death of an endangered Hawaiian duck on Kauai, with authorities stepping up monitoring and urging public caution and reporting of sick or dead birds.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will vacate its Kinau Hale headquarters after asbestos was found in parts of the four‑story building, rendering sections uninhabitable. Officials and lawmakers now face decisions about repair, relocation and costs.

The Maui Beach Ballroom was shut down by Hawai‘i's DOH due to a severe cockroach infestation found during an inspection. Operations are halted until the issue is resolved and a follow-up inspection confirms cleanliness.