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News from June 2023

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Hirono Joins Colleagues Urging President Biden to Discuss Human Rights and Democratic Values During Upcoming Meeting With Indian PM Modi

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), along with over 70 colleagues, in sending a bicameral letter urging President Biden to discuss the need to protect human rights and democratic values in India as he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week.

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Department of Health warns about Tostitos Brand Avocado Salsa Dip

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Frito-Lay of select 15-ounce Tostitos Brand Avocado Salsa Dip sold in the state because it may contain undeclared milk.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Hawaii during week ending June 17

By Aloha State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 17, making up less than 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Hawaii during week ending June 17

By Aloha State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 17, making up less than 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

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53 people die in Hawaii from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Aloha State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were 53 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending June 17, a 12.8% increase over the previous week.

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Video: Hirono Condemns Republican Efforts to Inject Partisan Anti-abortion Provisions in NDAA on Senate Floor

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, delivered remarks on the Senate floor to condemn Republican’s efforts to inject partisan anti-abortion provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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New Video Campaign Urges Public to Take the First Step by Building Up Emergency Preparedness Supplies

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

As hurricane season begins, the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is launching a new public service campaign to urge residents to take the first step to build up emergency supplies.

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End of life: Hawaii deaths during week ending June 3 did not exceed death expectancy

By Aloha State News | Jun 20, 2023

Hawaii's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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49 people die in Hawaii from cancer in week ending June 17

By Aloha State News | Jun 20, 2023

There were 49 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending June 17, a 7.5% decrease from the previous week.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Hawaii during week ending June 3?

By Aloha State News | Jun 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 74 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

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Hirono, Jayapal, Cárdenas Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Restore Access to Public Benefits to Immigrants

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) introduced bicameral legislation to remove harmful barriers to federal public benefits for immigrants

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Inaugural Hawai‘i-japan Sister State And Sister City Summit Coming To Honolulu, Hawai‘i July 27-28, 2023

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

The State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Hawai‘i (JASH), is convening the first Hawai‘i-Japan Sister State and Sister City Summit on July 27 and 28, 2023, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

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Statewide fall prevention awareness campaign begins June 22

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Fall-related injuries and fatalities among Hawai‘i seniors (ages 65 years and older) are reaching troubling numbers.

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51 people in 75-84 age group in Hawaii are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

By Aloha State News | Jun 19, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 51 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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15 people die in Hawaii from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17

By Aloha State News | Jun 19, 2023

There were 15 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending June 17, a 7.1% increase over the previous week.

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Photos & Video: Hirono and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Host 7th Annual “hawaii on the Hill” in Washington, D.C.

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

This week, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, hosted several events as part of the 7th Annual Hawaii on the Hill (HOH) in Washington, D.C.

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Schatz: More Than $37 Million In New Federal Funding Will Help Improve High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Across Hawai‘i

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced a $37.4 million grant award to Hawaiian Telcom.

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Mānoa Falls Trail To Close Last Week Of June

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Maintenance and repairs to portions of the Mānoa Falls Trail are scheduled to begin Monday, June 26 and will result in a five-day closure of the popular destination.

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Week ending June 3 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in Hawaii

By Aloha State News | Jun 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Hispanic deaths in Hawaii no difference to 12 in week ending May 27

By Aloha State News | Jun 18, 2023

There were 12 Hispanic people who died in Hawaii in the week ending May 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).