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New study reveals shift in pediatric obesity treatment following AAP guidelines
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A groundbreaking study published today in Pediatrics Open Science shows a notable increase in the use of medication to treat pediatric obesity in the United States following the 2023 release of...

Vincent R. Petrucci Illuminates the Joys and Lessons of Travel in Burned By The Hawaiian Sun
Embrace the Spirit of Exploration and the Wisdom of Cultural Discovery in This Heartfelt Travel Memoir in Petrucci’s book YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In Burned By The Hawaiian Sun, author Vincent R....

Farrington Highway Safety Improvements to begin additional daytime closures, Monday, July 14
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of the addition of daytime work on Farrington Highway, from Nānākuli to Ko Olina, for safety improvements along the...

Modifications for Uluʻoa and Ulumanu intersections with Kailua Road
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of modifications to intersections of Kailua Road (Route 61) with Uluʻoa Street and Ulumanu Drive. As part of...

HMC Launches 5-Week Trial Courses to Help Students Explore Healthcare Education
An Introduction to Clinical Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Programs with no obligation HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hawaii Medical College is proud to announce the launch of 5-week introductory...

KAUAʻI DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE RELEASES REPORT OF ISLAND-WIDE CASPER SURVEY
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Department of Health (DOH) Kauaʻi District Health Office (KDHO) has released its report of the 2025 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey. From June 23-27, 2025,...

Farrington Highway Safety Improvements to begin additional daytime closures, Monday, July 14
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of the addition of daytime work on Farrington Highway, from Nānākuli to Ko Olina, for safety improvements along the...

Modifications for Uluʻoa and Ulumanu intersections with Kailua Road
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of modifications to intersections of Kailua Road (Route 61) with Uluʻoa Street and Ulumanu Drive. As part of...

Small Business Regulatory Review Board Elects 2025-2026 Officers
Posted on Jul 10, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 10, 2025 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) has announced its officers for fiscal year 2025 to...

DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: Hawai’i Tourism Authority Advisory Board Applications Open
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE...

DOH ISSUES NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ORDER FOR UNAUTHORIZED CROSSING IN WAIHEʻE STREAM
Posted on Jul 10, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to the property owners of 47-400 Waiheʻe Road in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, for allowing the unauthorized discharge of...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Landmark Legislation Pertaining to Maui Wildfires Settlement and Fire Marshal
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years.“Today...

Upcoming day and night closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue for affordable housing project
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of nighttime road closures and daytime lane closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) for sewer line work....

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Stabilize Property Insurance Market and Support Homeless Youth
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed significant bills into law to stabilize the state’s property insurance market and expand essential resources for youth and young adults facing homelessness. As Hawai‘i continues to face a nuanced...

Upcoming day and night closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue for affordable housing project
Posted on Jul 11, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News KAHULUI, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users of nighttime road closures and daytime lane closures on Puʻunēnē Avenue (Route 3500) for sewer line work....

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Laws to Stabilize Property Insurance Market and Support Homeless Youth
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today signed significant bills into law to stabilize the state’s property insurance market and expand essential resources for youth and young adults facing homelessness. As Hawai‘i continues to face a nuanced...

Zipmobile stalled at Managers Drive July 9
Posted on Jul 9, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users the primary Zipmobile was reported to be stalled on the H-1 at Managers Drive in Waipahu at 9 a.m. on Wednesday,...

Zipmobile stalled at Managers Drive July 9
Posted on Jul 9, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users the primary Zipmobile was reported to be stalled on the H-1 at Managers Drive in Waipahu at 9 a.m. on Wednesday,...

DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT MONDELĒZ GLOBAL LLC RECALL OF RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CRACKER SANDWICHES DUE TO UNDECLARED PEANUT ALLERGEN
Posted on Jul 9, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Mondelēz Global LLC of its RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (eight-pack, 20-pack and...

Bob Kawabe Hits Amazon Best-Seller Status with 'The Leadership Playbook' Book Co-Authored with Jack Canfield
HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SuccessBooks® proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of "The Leadership Playbook” co-authored by Bob Kawabe, alongside Jack Canfield and distinguished professionals...