There were 34 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 17.1% decrease from the previous week.
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.
Today, eighty coral scientists, researchers, biologists, and managers from around the country received an up close and personal observation of the health of coral colonies in Kealakekua Bay, one of the most popular snorkel stops on the west side of Hawai‘i Island.
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.
There were 49 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 16.7% increase over the previous week.
The Hawaii State Judiciary announced today that the Third Circuit Court (Hawaii island) will launch an Online Dispute Resolution Pilot Project (ODR). Beginning September 1, parties to certain small claims cases will be required to use TurboCourt, an online application, to file, negotiate, and attempt to resolve their small claims cases online before court-ordered mediation. Parties who may not have the technological resources to participate online must request an exemption from a judge.
There were 11 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 42.1% decrease from the previous week.
Hawaii's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were less than 10 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.
The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) unanimously approved a Preliminary Strategic Approach to Implement Act 279 (Strategic Approach) at a Special Meeting of the Commission on Thursday, August 25, 2022.