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News from November 2022

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Governor Ige extends emergency SNAP benefits through the holidays to address food insecurity

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2022

Gov. David Ige signed a fifth emergency proclamation on November 17, 2022 extending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotment benefits through January 16, 2023. The program is backed by federal COVID relief funding.

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Hawaii deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Nov. 5

By Aloha State News | Nov 22, 2022

Hawaii's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Hawaii during week ending Nov. 12

By Aloha State News | Nov 22, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending Nov. 12, making up less than 4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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52 people age 85 and older in Hawaii are estimated to have died during week ending November 5

By Aloha State News | Nov 22, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 5.

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Twelve More Streams in East Maui Gain Interim Instream Flow Standards

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

On Tuesday, the State Commission on Water Resource Management (Water Commission or CWRM) amended interim instream flow standards (IIFS) for twelve streams and tributaries in the Huelo region of East Maui, and reserved water for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL).

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Decade Long Focus on Napali Coast State Wilderness Park Paying Off

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2022

On Tuesday, feral goats outnumbered campers at Kalalau Beach in this iconic, world-famous wilderness park.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Hawaii during week ending Nov. 12

By Aloha State News | Nov 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending Nov. 12, making up less than 4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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CDC estimates 44 people in 75-84 age group in Hawaii died during week ending November 5

By Aloha State News | Nov 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 5.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Hawaii during week Nov. 5

By Aloha State News | Nov 20, 2022

Hawaii's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 24 people in 65-74 age group in Hawaii died during week ending November 5

By Aloha State News | Nov 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 24 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 5.

High School Team Takes Home Top Prizes at the Annual Tech Competition

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2022

T777, a team composed of students from University Laboratory School and Punahou School, took home first place for the No Code/Low Code Solutions and first place High School categories at the Hawaiʻi Annual Code Challenge’s (HAAC) Judging and Presentation Day, which was held over the weekend. In total, the team took home $5,500, along with IT application certification classes at Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT), located at Honolulu Community College.

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47 people die from diseases of the heart in Hawaii during week ending Nov. 12

By Aloha State News | Nov 20, 2022

There were 47 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Hawaii in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 19% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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New Video Highlights how Biocontrol Saved Native Wiliwili Trees

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2022

A new animated video highlights the success story of how biocontrol, a process where a carefully selected living organism is used to control an invasive species, helped to save the native Wiliwili tree.

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Press Release 2022-36 Attorney General Shikada files Enforcement Actions Against Two Alleged Illegal Robocallers

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2022

Attorney General Holly T. Shikada announced the national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is enforcing investigations into two voice service providers over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls.

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Office of Consumer Protection Announces Historic $391.5 Million Multistate Settlement With Google Over Location Tracking Practices

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2022

The State of Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection announced today that Hawaii, along with 39 other states, has reached a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings.

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Week of November 5: 25 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Hawaii

By Aloha State News | Nov 19, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending November 5.

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48 people die from cancer in Hawaii during week ending Nov. 12

By Aloha State News | Nov 19, 2022

There were 48 deaths from cancer reported in Hawaii in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 19.4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Nov. 16

By Aloha State News | Nov 19, 2022

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S6715-S6736 on Nov. 16

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47 people die in Hawaii from heart disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

By Aloha State News | Nov 18, 2022

There were 47 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 9.3% increase over the previous week.

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23 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Hawaii during week ending Nov. 12

By Aloha State News | Nov 18, 2022

There were 23 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Hawaii in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 9.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.