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Hawai‘i may boost Medicaid payments to help patients access care State lawmakers are considering boosting Medicaid reimbursement rates for health care providers in an effort to improve access to care for low-income residents who often struggle to find doctors willing to take their insurance. Star-Advertiser. Cargo ships put Hawaiʻi’s fragile marine ecosystem at risk of a deadly coral pathogen Since its first identification in Florida in 2014, stony coral tissue loss disease has earned a reputation as being deadly. Scientists suspect cargo ships could put places like Hawai‘i at risk for SCTLD because ships occasionally import invasive species to the islands. Hawaii Public Radio. Hawai‘i abortion protection bill heads to governor Why this Hawai‘i lawmaker’s job with a major construction company raises concern Pilot program to return houseless people to the continent advances at the Legislature Bill would legalize the sale of raw milk State lawmakers seek to bolster school lunch program Gambling bills go bust in Legislature Bill removes power to suspend electronic media during emergency Gov. Green considers nominations for intermediate court of appeals Hirono condemns proposed 50% cut in cost of living allowance for military families in Hawaiʻi School councils are supposed to be the local school boards in Hawai‘i. But they’re hit or miss Kamehameha Schools quietly selecting new board trustee Former Gov. Ige gets another lava tube award Hawaiian relics, including Queen Lili‘uokalani’s personal flag, to be returned |
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HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE My Job Is Helping Patients Access Health and Social Services Community health care professional Airleen Lucero works on the front line of medicine: outreach and education… read more. |
OʻAHU |
Plans for $300M emergency base move ahead A state agency spearheading the First Responder Technology Campus finalized an environmental impact statement for the project earlier this month, and many Hawai‘i lawmakers appear poised to appropriate $100 million to begin building an initial phase. Star-Advertiser. Hawai‘i Convention Center needs more than $15M quick fix for leaks HPD urged to use recruit incentives and create Wai‘anae patrol district Navy works to repair wastewater plant amid more issues |
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Doug Rogers of Moss Construction Recognized as 2023 Outstanding Union Builder of the Year
In less than a decade, under Rogers’ leadership, Moss Construction built partnerships with local companies that are addressing affordable housing and climate change… read more. |
HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Kona Community Hospital Pharmacy needs funds to stay operational The pharmacy at Kona Community Hospital needs an additional $2.3 million from the state Legislature to comply with federal regulations or risk closure, potentially affecting over 500 chemotherapy patients. West Hawaii Today. Military dignitaries from around the world make stop at Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawai‘i Island |
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HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide is Back Need a parking space in the city for a month or just a day? Check our online guide, which includes locations, daily and monthly prices, and more information to find the right place at the right price... read more. |
MAUI COUNTY |
Maui Health employees vote ‘No’ in latest contract offer, strike to continue Nearly 500 Maui Health System employees rejected the latest three-year contract offer. Represented by the United Public Workers AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO, the employees had three days to ratify the fourth contract agreement with Maui Health. KITV4. State takes control of grounded boat near Maui cultural site |
KAUAʻI |
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay opens after $300M overhaul 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, which opened in February on Kaua‘i, aims to set new standards of sustainability for the luxury hotel market — an expensive quest that contributed to an investment approaching $2.1 million per room, among the expenditure highs for purchasing and transforming a resort in Hawai‘i. Star-Advertiser. |
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