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The House Committee on Health unanimously passed House Bill 756 on Friday to prohibit the sale of flavored nicotine products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as being “nicotine free.”

By a 5-2 vote, the House Committee on Housing passed a bill Friday aimed at removing lengthy historic property reviews from delaying housing developments.

However, the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Annual Report also found deficiencies, especially when it comes to severe housing problems and insufficient sleep, ranking 50th in both categories.

“We have shared the research that lower ratios literally save lives. Hawai‘i Pacific Health has lower nurse-to-patient ratios in all their O‘ahu hospitals,” said Amy Steward, a Wilcox nurse for more than 17 years and member of the Hawai‘i Nurses Association Wilcox bargaining team. “It’s baffling why they won’t agree to well-researched health policy.”

In light of the groundings, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation Administrator Meghan Statts reiterated that boat owners and operators should pay attention to weather forecasts, avoid going out in advance of storms and check that their lines are secure in harbors or while tied to moorings.

The shipping company’s sailing schedule was disrupted because of the major winter storm that passed through the state. Barge was originally scheduled to sail Thursday from Honolulu.

Participants were invited to submit a poem in haiku format or art recognizing Hawaiʻi’s volcanic landscapes in the following age divisions: elementary (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school and adult. Nearly 60 entries were received, most from kamaʻāina.

Approximately 1,500 members remain without power at this time.

Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center is an integrated living and learning community, advancing sustainability practices through its design, construction and operations.

Actions were taken by staff, personnel and crew at Hawai‘i’s airports and harbors as well as on its highways to make sure they are ready for impacts from the storm.

Unusually strong winter storm expected to pass just north of Kaua‘i, dragging cold front up through entire state, with tropical moisture and instability provided by strong southerly kona winds.

Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with localized gusts of more than 60 mph, are expected with a major winter storm headed toward the islands. Winds are forecast to increase near Kaua‘i this evening into the night.

From the mid-20th century to about 2010, Mauna Loa was less active, whereas Kīlauea was highly active. During this time, the chemistry of lava from Kīlauea became more similar to typical lava from Mauna Loa. Since 2010, researchers at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and their colleagues observed a change in lava chemistry at Kīlauea.

The Kawaihau Road raised crosswalk is part of the Kapa‘a Town resurfacing project by Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, which has been on the books since 2017.

Kīlauea’s summit is already showing signs of renewed inflation, however, so it might not be long until an Episode 8 of lava fountaining and flows is underway.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa was the only nursing school in Hawaiʻi to be ranked for online education in a recent list.

The Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center is an integrated living and learning community advancing sustainability practices through the design, construction and operations.

2025 Keiki Caucus suite of proposed state legislation focuses on taxes, education and health as long-term measures that give state’s young people more opportunity.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said based on the durations of Episodes 5 and 6, and the short pauses that separated them, Episode 7 of eruptive activity in the volcano’s caldera will likely last 10 to 20 hours.

The minimum-security facility was designed to hold 12 inmates when it opened in 1977. Today, the aging jail holds up to 128 men and women.