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USA TODAY NETWORK The Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine. The Hawaii Department of Health today said a case of mumps has been confirmed in an individual on Hawaii island. Health officials said this case is community-acquired, and not travel-related, suggesting that mumps may currently be circulating on the island. Officials are working with the individual’s family, health care providers and …

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up a major new gun rights case focused on recent measures enacted in Hawaii that restrict where people with a license to carry a concealed handgun can bring their weapons. At issue are provisions of a law that requires people with concealed carry permits to seek permission to bring their …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Friday that it will take up its latest gun rights case and consider striking down strict regulations on where people can carry firearms in Hawaii. President Donald Trump’s Republican administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights by finding …

The PGA Tour’s season-opening event The Sentry is to be moved because drought conditions in Hawaii have made the host course unplayable. The event usually takes place in January at the Plantation Course at Kapalua on the Island of Maui. However, drought conditions in the region mean water conservation measures have been imposed, including at Kapalua. Tour officials visited the …

Due to changes in criteria and the ongoing upheaval in the regulatory agencies overseeing their uses and approvals, getting an updated COVID-19 vaccination this fall will differ from past years for those who are young and healthy. The vaccines are no longer broadly approved, as in past years, for anyone ages 6 months and older. The U.S. Food and Drug …

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Acting Gov. Sylvia Luke issued Friday a proclamation declaring a state of emergency across Hawaii due to possible impacts of Hurricane Kiko. View the latest forecast here. The proclamation activates emergency measures and resources, the Hawaii National Guard, and the Major Disaster Fund. Several state laws are also temporarily suspended to expedite emergency response and recovery. The …

When the Covid-19 pandemic reached Hawai‘i’s Hanauma Bay in 2020, the popular snorkelling site – which attracts nearly one million visitors every year – was closed almost overnight. It remained shut for seven months. The sudden absence of tourists created what scientists call a ‘natural experiment’ – it was a rare opportunity to study how quickly damaged coral reef ecosystems …

Hawaii to join West Coast Health Alliance with California, Oregon, and Washington  Governor of California (.gov) Trump health agenda sparks revolt: 3 West Coast governors form vaccine alliance  Fox News Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines  The New York Times The U.S. is headed toward two very different vaccination realities  NBC News RFK Jr. drives a wedge between red and blue …

The Hawaii Department of Health says a wastewater sample collected this month tested positive for the measles virus. Health officials said in a news release today that the sample was collected Aug. 11 from a site in West Hawaii County and is the first wastewater detection of measles in the state. DOH was notified of the result on Aug. 26, …

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The University of Hawaii football team kicked off the 2025 season against Stanford Saturday. The ‘Bow’s season opener came down to the wire as a last-second field goal gave Hawaii the win and the lead, beating Stanford 23-20. It’s the first time UH has defeated Stanford in five meetings. The Cardinal jumped out to an early 10-0 …