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Nearly half of Molokai’s population lost their primary care physician in a state that has long struggled to attract and retain medical professionals.

State Sen. Joy San Buenaventura plans to introduce a bill this session to decriminalize the test strips as Hawaii confronts more overdoses.

The projected $400 million project on the 34-acre property would upgrade the medical facility while creating a civic hub around schools, public safety and affordable housing.

Nurses at Hawaii Pacific Health’s Straub Medical Center have until Friday to accept or reject a proposed union contract.

Only a fraction of cemeteries on the island are licensed by the state and not all have a perpetual care fund to cover maintenance costs after the cemetery fills up.

As a statewide emergency order ends, the governor and other doctors say more services are needed to reduce the dependency on medical air transport.

A University of Hawaii researcher says the lingering disease may be contributing significantly to Hawaii’s labor shortage.

Hawaii still lacks long-term secure facilities for students with behavioral issues who can end up being housed on the mainland.