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Research and pilot projects on the Big Island and Maui indicate that specially trained canines are proving to be highly reliable in detecting the virus — and invasive species.

Meanwhile, Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have mandated insurance coverage for mental health screenings.

The number of dialysis centers in the islands is increasing to meet the need as more patients suffer from kidney failure.

The decision was based on recommendations from health experts amid a spike in Covid-19 cases statewide, the university said.

Hawaii officials are worried about a rise in Covid-19 cases but say policy decisions will depend on hospitalizations.

Meanwhile, the state is preparing for the launch of a new hotline akin to 911 for mental health support.

Meanwhile, new contamination maps released by the health department raise new and troubling questions.

State officials expressed concern as Covid-19 case counts rose for the seventh week in a row.

The island’s only landfill is filling up fast. But the places available to put a new landfill are severely limited.

The CDC said the problem was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which made eradication efforts even harder.