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The Packed Hawaii State Hospital May Soon See A Surge In Patients From A Private Facility PFBentley/Civil Beat/2014

The Packed Hawaii State Hospital May Soon See A Surge In Patients From A Private Facility

Officials say they have been urgently trying to reduce the patient population after the killing of a nurse last year drew new attention to problems at the hospital.

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long? Courtesy: HPD

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long?

Geanna Bradley’s legal guardians and a grandmother were arrested nearly a month after police found her body with severe injuries in their home.

Lead Detections Near Puuloa Shooting Range Prompt Calls For Investigation Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Lead Detections Near Puuloa Shooting Range Prompt Calls For Investigation

Residents are asking the state health department to investigate lead contamination in the community neighboring the range. 

A Birth On A Hilo Sidewalk Reflects Challenges In Helping A Growing Homeless Community Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2024

A Birth On A Hilo Sidewalk Reflects Challenges In Helping A Growing Homeless Community

The infant’s homeless, mentally ill mother is back on the streets as law enforcement wrestles with whether to charge her.

Last-Minute Bill Introduced To Support Long-Term Maui Wildfire Exposure Study Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Last-Minute Bill Introduced To Support Long-Term Maui Wildfire Exposure Study

Hawaii lawmakers are being asked to pony up funds to support a comprehensive study of residents affected by the Aug. 8 fires.

‘Abusive’ Lawsuits, Early Child Care Lead Hawaii Women’s Caucus Package Of Bills Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024

‘Abusive’ Lawsuits, Early Child Care Lead Hawaii Women’s Caucus Package Of Bills

The bipartisan group of legislators finds joining forces helps get measures passed at the Legislature.

New Gun Safety Training Rules May Be Hurting Sales. Supporters Say That’s A Good Thing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

New Gun Safety Training Rules May Be Hurting Sales. Supporters Say That’s A Good Thing

Firearms instructors must get re-certified under a new law that requires gun applicants to get training on mental health, suicide prevention and domestic violence.

Hawaii’s State Mental Hospital Has Long History of ‘Horrifying’ Problems Screenshot/newspapers.com

Hawaii’s State Mental Hospital Has Long History of ‘Horrifying’ Problems

Doctors and mental health advocates have been calling for changes in how Hawaii cares for the mentally ill for generations.

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame Screenshot/Sheyna Lei Baysa/2024

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame

Heavy rain this week led to a deluge of household items flowing down waterways toward the ocean, and residents say the problem has gotten worse.

Heavy Rain Washed Fire-Related Contaminants Into The Ocean Off Lahaina. How Bad Is It? Courtesy: Travis Matteson/2024

Heavy Rain Washed Fire-Related Contaminants Into The Ocean Off Lahaina. How Bad Is It?

A massive brown plume has scientists worried despite protective measures aimed at preventing toxic runoff.