Opioid prescriptions down in Hawaii
A state health official told legislators Thursday prescriptions written for opioid pain relievers in Hawaii have declined over the last four years.
County Council mulls entering no-risk lawsuit over opioids
It sounds too good to be true: A national law firm wants to sue Big Pharma on behalf of Hawaii County in a no-risk deal that has the county paying nothing if it loses, but sharing in any damage awards if it wins or settles.
Hundreds participate in annual Hilo Women’s March
The third annual Hilo Women’s March was as much a celebration as a demonstration, with many participants still riding the wave of excitement from the influx of women being elected to Congress last November.
Survey: Population of sea turtles not harmed by eruption
A Big Island nonprofit has confirmed that the Kilauea eruption last year did not critically damage sea turtle populations in lower Puna.
The Food Basket, Denny’s offer help to employees affected by the government shutdown
Trump plans to make ‘major announcement’ on shutdown, border
Naming fissure 8: State board could make recommendation for official moniker by midyear
Signage, barriers being installed near lava tube
New leadership: Maui Electric Co.’s president will also oversee HELCO as Jay Ignacio retires
Hawaiian Electric is appointing one person to lead its Hawaii Island and Maui subsidiaries as the private power utility seeks to consolidate administrative positions.
‘A big thank you’: Palace receives $50,000 check for upgrades
An anonymous $50,000 donation, slipped through the mail slot of the Palace Theater on New Year’s Eve, will help the theater with fire-safety upgrades and renovation of an antiquated sprinkler system — two things that must happen before a long-planned air conditioning project can move forward.