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COVID-19 tests are likely to remain part of life even as the overall pandemic situation stabilizes in the island state.

Hawaii had more survey participants say they had been thinking about suicide during the pandemic than any other state.

Hawaii’s community health centers have found video and audio health appointments are crucial to reach patients, especially in rural areas.

A report by a U.S. Civil Rights Commission advisory group outlined many ways in which the Biden administration as well as state and county leaders could help overcome the disparities.

Hawaii’s high cost of living means many families need the money, but it won’t go as far here as in many other states, advocates say.

Federal pandemic relief funding is slated to help pay for badly needed connectivity improvements, especially in rural areas of the state.

The Legislature passed a resolution last month that specifically called for detailed race data from county police departments and certain state agencies.

A group of food hubs came together to support legislation that would win them new access to grant money. The bill failed, but the networking is paying off.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono said she is working to extend the help to citizens of nations in compacts with the U.S., some of whom face crippling costs for burials.

Hawaii’s reliance on food imports began in the 1960s. To achieve self-sufficiency again, experts say it will take old values and new tools.