Honolulu police seek help finding missing man with dementia

HONOLULU (Island News) – CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an elderly man that was reported missing. 71-year-old Jamie Valenzuela was last seen leaving his care home in Waianae on Saturday,...

Hawaii reports 9th case of travel-related dengue this year

The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total reported in the state to nine so far this year. The latest case comes almost two months after the eighth case of dengue, which...

E-scooter rider, 35, taken to hospital in serious condition

A 35-year-old man is in serious condition after being struck by a car while on an electric scooter in Waikiki on Sunday, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Paramedics responded at about 4 p.m. to the scene at 2025 Kalakaua Ave.,...

UK will be even hotter tomorrow: Temperatures could hit 35C as amber health alert is extended across England after sunseekers flocked to the coast as 'killer' heatwave gripped Britain

The UK is set to be even hotter tomorrow as temperatures could soar to a sweltering 35C with an amber health alert extended across England. Forecasters issued the alert which will cover London, the East Midlands, the South East, the South West and...

Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches Healthy Brain Tracker

June 30, 2025, 3:30 PM HST PC: Hawaiʻi Department of Health In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s Executive Office on Aging is encouraging adults of all ages to take proactive steps to protect...

Attorney General Ford joins call for Supreme Court action on health care provision

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting an amicus...

State commends Hawaiian Telcom’s $6M donation of fiber infrastructure to public housing

PC: Office of Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Two months from now, more than 45,000 Hawai‘i residents living in public housing communities across the state will be able to access reliable, high-speed fiber internet service for their homes, thanks to a new...

Nationwide injunction halts cuts to medical research funding

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has secured a nationwide...

A flight home: $80,000 raised for Four Oaks family after medical crisis in Hawaii

A Four Oaks family will finally be able to return home to Johnston County after a medical emergency left them stranded in Hawaii for months. Ellen Ennis Smith told WRAL News her family's dream Hawaiian vacation was originally scheduled for April 9...

Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels

COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...

EMS: Two seriously injured in separate Honolulu knife attacks

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to two separate stabbings within a 10-hour span that left a man and a woman seriously injured. The first incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday at a residence on Kinau Street. Paramedics treated...

CBO: GOP bill has $1.1T in health cuts and 11.8M losing care

HAIYUN JIANG/THE NEW YORK TIMES Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters as he heads back to his office after offering opening remarks on the Senate floor as a “vote-a-rama” begins on Capitol Hill in Washington, today. The...

Family desperate to get home after 3 months stuck in Hawaii due to medical crisis

To Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich, GOP Budget Bill Would “Take a Sledgehammer” to Healthcare for Millions

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Yes, I am in Geneva, Switzerland, broadcasting from the U.N. Human Rights Council. We’re going to go to the council at the end of the broadcast, but we’re going to begin...

Raising brain health awareness

LIHUE — June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and the Developmentally Disabled Council of Hawaii partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to host Pili Me Ke Aloha: Kauai Disability and Kupuna Resource Fair on Saturday at the Kukui Grove...

Derby to be hotter than Hawaii as 'rise in deaths' warning in place

Derby is set to swelter in tropical temperatures after an amber heat health warning was issued - with parts of the city and the wider region set to see the mercury rise past 31 °C. The Met Office is urging Brits to seek shade during peak...

Family’s dream vacation to Hawaii turns into 3-month nightmare after husband hospitalized

HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A family’s dream vacation to Hawaii turned into a three-month nightmare after a medical emergency left them stuck on the island. Ellen Ennis Smith, her husband, PJ Smith, and her adult son, Geoffrey, arrived in Hawaii...

New 'healthy' food spot in Liverpool set to prove popular with locals

An exciting new shop is coming to Liverpool's vibrant food scene this summer, offering locals a delicious and healthy meal alternative with endless combinations. Set to open on July 5, All Day Poke will specialise in the much-loved Hawaiian dish -...

What Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship could mean for Hawaii residents

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court could pave the way for President Donald Trump’s executive order that would end birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship has been guaranteed under the 14th Amendment, which says...

Hawaii Green Business Awards Program honors local businesses for sustainability

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens of Hawaii businesses were celebrated for their sustainability efforts on Friday by Governor Green. The 45 awardees representing six islands were recognized during the annual Hawaii Green Business Program awards...