News Releases
The following press releases are arranged by date with the latest first. For more information about specific press releases call 586-4442.
- DOH RESPONDS TO CONTAINED FUEL RELEASE AT JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM Jul 2, 2025 - HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) responded to a contained release of approximately 300 gallons of fuel at an underground fuel pump house located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. There is no ongoing risk to public health or the environment. The release was not related to closure activities conducted by Navy Closure Task… Continue Reading
- VISION ZERO HAWAIʻI CAMPAIGN RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HAWAIʻI’S COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATE TRAFFIC DEATHS Jul 1, 2025 - HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) recently launched Vision Zero Hawaiʻi, a public service announcement (PSA) campaign to raise awareness of Hawaiʻi’s commitment to eliminate ALL traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roads. DOH has worked with national, state and county traffic safety partners on the development of the Vision Zero campaign.… Continue Reading
- HAWAIʻI LAUNCHES HEALTHY BRAIN TRACKER TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE HEALTH Jun 30, 2025 - HONOLULU — In recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health’s Executive Office on Aging is encouraging adults of all ages to take proactive steps to protect and maintain their brain health. More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. In Hawaiʻi, an… Continue Reading
- DOH Reports Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025 Jun 27, 2025 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of cases reported in Hawai‘i in 2025 to nine (eight on Oʻahu, one on Maui). The individual was likely exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.… Continue Reading
- DOH REOPENS HONG KONG CHOP SUEY IN CAPTAIN COOK Jun 23, 2025 - CAPTAIN COOK, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued Hong Kong Chop Suey a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected. Hong Kong Chop Suey, located at 82-6066 Māmalahoa Hwy. in Captain Cook, received a red placard on June 12 and… Continue Reading
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