HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is issuing immunization recommendations for the 2025–2026 respiratory virus season, as part of the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA). The recommendations provide evidence-based guidance for protecting against COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). “Vaccines remain our best protection against serious illness from respiratory viruses,” said DOH ...
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ʻAIEA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Olay’s Thai Food Express, issuing a green “pass” placard during a follow-up inspection on Sept. 12, 2025. The food establishment, located at 99-927 Iwaena St. in ʻAiea is operated by Dao Heung, LLC. The DOH required the ...
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DOH Program Offers Support and Resources for Youth and Young Adults Experiencing Unusual Thoughts, Feelings, or Behaviors HONOLULU — Recognizing the early signs of psychosis in youth and young adults is critical to ensuring that they receive the care and support needed to thrive. Early symptoms, such as changes in thinking, emotions, or behavior, can ...
Read More ONTRACK HAWAIʻI LAUNCHES PSA CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR EARLY PSYCHOSIS DETECTION AMONG LOCAL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Olay’s Thai Food Express, located at 99-927 Iwaena St. in ʻAiea, due to insufficient refrigeration for food that requires Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS). The food establishment, operated by Dan Heung, LLC, received the red placard on Sept. 11 ...
Read More DOH ISSUES RED PLACARD TO OLAY’S THAI FOOD EXPRESS IN ʻAIEA
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Manuela Malasadas Co., LLC, doing business as Manuela Malasadas, located at 56-565 Kamehameha Hwy., for unlawfully removing a red placard issued on July 10, 2025. The facility was fined $2,000 for intentionally removing the posted ...
Read More DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES ,000 FINE FOR REMOVING RED PLACARD
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 13 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 12 on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a ...
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HONOLULU — The National Park Service announced that public tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park will resume this week. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) welcomed the return of tours as an opportunity to share the history and legacy of Kalaupapa and those who have lived there. A media tour is scheduled for Sept. 18, ...
Read More DOH APPLAUDS THE START OF PUBLIC TOURS IN KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
HAWAI‘I – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for measles virus, which marks the first wastewater detection of the virus in the state. The sample was collected Aug. 11, 2025, at a site in West Hawai‘i County, and DOH was notified of the result on Aug. 26, 2025. ...
Read More MEASLES VIRUS DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE IN WEST HAWAIʻI COUNTY
Note: This press release has been updated to reflect that updates to HAR §11-50 do not supersede HRS §328-79, which regulates home-based agricultural producers of honey. Home-based agricultural producers of honey may not sell products to a wholesaler. HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) adopted amendments to the Hawaiʻi Food Safety Code to ...
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HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i recognizes September as “Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month,” with the 10th of September observed globally every year as World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide continues to be a devastating and persistent public health concern in Hawai‘i, ranking as the second-leading cause of fatal injuries among residents each year. According to recent ...
Read More MULTIPLE AGENCIES STATEWIDE PARTNER TO BRING AWARENESS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Miguel’s Cocina, issuing a green “pass” placard during a follow-up inspection on August 13. On August 12, Miguel’s Cocina, a food truck located at 1011 Ala Moana Blvd., received a red placard for food safety violations and was immediately closed. ...
Read More DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF MIGUEL’S COCINA AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Miguel’s Cocina. The food truck, operating at Fisherman’s Wharf located at 1011 Ala Moana Blvd., was closed due to multiple critical food safety violations. The food establishment, operated by El Gallo LLC, received the placard on August 12 ...
Read More DOH CLOSES MIGUEL’S COCINA FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina & Restaurante, issuing a green “pass” placard during a follow-up inspection on August 12, 2025. The food establishment, located at 75-5725 Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona is operated by Kailua-Kona Restaurants Inc. DOH required the ...
Read More DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF PANCHO & LEFTY’S CANTINA & RESTAURANTE IN KAILUA-KONA
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 dengue cases to 12 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 11 on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a ...
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HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to respond to a worrying rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases statewide. As of July 31, 2025, DOH has identified 203 cases of pertussis – more than double the 84 cases identified in all of 2024. Cases have been reported in every county, with the highest ...
Read More DOH RESPONDING TO INCREASED PERTUSSIS CASES IN HAWAIʻI IN 2025
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina & Restaurante, located at 75-5725 Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island, due to multiple critical food safety violations. The food establishment, operated by Kailua-Kona Restaurants Inc., received a red placard on August ...
Read More DOH CLOSES PANCHO & LEFTY’S CANTINA & RESTAURANTE FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
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 dengue cases to 11 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 10 on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a ...
Read More DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is now offering free accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) courses on medical cannabis to licensed healthcare providers in the state. These evidence-based courses are designed to give healthcare providers a foundational understanding of the endocannabinoid system, the largest signaling system in the body, ...
Read More DOH ANNOUNCES FREE MEDICAL CANNABIS CME/CE COURSES FOR HAWAIʻI HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of Kenichi Pacific, issuing a green “pass” placard during a follow-up inspection on August 4, 2025. The food establishment, located at 78-6831 Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona is operated by Dragonfly Hospitality Group, LLC. The DOH required the food establishment ...
Read More DOH AUTHORIZES REOPENING OF KENICHI PACIFIC IN KAILUA-KONA
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 dengue cases to 10 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, nine on Oʻahu). The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a ...
Read More DOH REPORTS 10TH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025