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There were 45 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending June 24, a 8.2% decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Hawaii during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 24, making up less than 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

CDC predicts 50 people in 75-84 age group in Hawaii died during week ending June 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 50 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 10.

10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Hawaii during week ending June 24

There were 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 24, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

Hawaii deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending June 10

Hawaii's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Hawaii during week ending June 17

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 17, making up less than 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

Gov. Green Signs Bills to Increase Access to Health Care and Wellness

Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed 13 bills at a ceremony at Kealakehe Clinic in the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center, to support various aspects of health care that will allow for improved access and services for the community.

Hirono Secures Key Priorities for Hawaii and Pacific Region in Committee Markup of Annual Defense Bill

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, secured several key priorities for Hawaii and the U.S. military during the Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Schatz: Hawai‘i Set To Receive Nearly $150 Million In New Federal Funding To Expand High-Speed Internet Access To More People Across The State

On June 26, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced that Hawai‘i will receive $149.5 million in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet access across the state.

Gov. Green Signs 18 Bills to Rebuild Public Trust

Governor Josh Green, M.D., On June 23 signed 18 “Good Government” bills, enacting laws governing ethics, lobbying, campaign spending, and other activities that serve to provide greater transparency and accountability.

Governor Green Issues Intent to Veto List

Governor Josh Green, M.D., on June 23 notified legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 11 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2023 session.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Hawaii during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 24, making up less than 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

19 people die in Hawaii from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24

There were 19 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending June 24, a 26.7% increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Hawaii during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Hawaii in the week ending June 24, making up less than 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii.

ACRU’s West: Hawaii policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Aloha State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Hawaii's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 22

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on June 22.

Week of June 10: 37 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Hawaii

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 10.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Hawaii during week ending June 17