Life Flight has launched dedicated medevac service on Hawai‘i Island, stationing aircraft in Kona and Hilo to speed transfers to Honolulu’s trauma center.

Moonlight Companies has recalled certain peaches due to possible Listeria contamination, potentially affecting products sold at retailers including Costco, Target, and Whole Foods.

Leonard Jr's Hot Malasadas & Expresso in Waikele was reopened after quickly addressing health violations and passing a follow-up inspection by the Hawai‘i DOH.

UHERO and local reporting show many Maui students still struggle with depression, anxiety and PTSD two years after the Lahaina fires.

Hawaiʻi DOH says a wastewater sample collected Sept. 24 tested positive for measles virus in East Kauaʻi. No confirmed cases; officials urge MMR vaccination and increased surveillance.

The White Guava Cafe in Hilo has been temporarily closed due to a roach infestation and critical food safety violations, necessitating pest control and safety overhauls.

Hawaii's Department of Health promotes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, highlighting the dangers of lead exposure, particularly in children, and offers a quiz to assess risk.

Hawaii DOH has alerted the public about a recall of Meadow Gold half-pint chocolate milk with certain expiry due to potential quality issues, advising schools and consumers to check and report.

The Hawaiʻi DOH fined Wailehua I, LLC $2.4 million for unauthorized discharge into wetlands, emphasizing the importance of protecting these critical ecosystems.

Hawai‘i Department of Health warns of a recall on Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi due to potential Listeria contamination; consumers are advised to check lot numbers.

Hawaiʻi DOH confirms a local case of mumps on Hawaiʻi Island, issuing a public health notification and urging vigilance for those who visited Harold H. Higashihara Park on September 25.

Hawaiʻi's kindergarten vaccination rates have improved, yet religious exemptions remain a challenge, hindering efforts to reach herd immunity against diseases like measles and pertussis.

Hawaiʻi ranks top in the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report for affordable mental health care, though it faces challenges in youth preventive care and identifying students with emotional disturbances.