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 EXPANDS RESPONSE AS MORE CHICKENPOX CASES REPORTED ON KAUAʻI Feb 5, 2026 - LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting the expansion of a community outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) on the island of Kauaʻi to 10 cases, linked to four schools, raising concerns that the highly contagious disease will continue to spread. The DOH Disease Investigation Branch (DIB) urges families and schools to take proactive steps… Continue Reading
- DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT COSTCO MINI BEIGNETS FILLED WITH CARAMEL, DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGEN Feb 5, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall of Costco Mini Beignets Filled with Caramel, because the product contains undeclared hazelnuts and filberts, which are known allergens. The label does not indicate the presence of the allergens. The recalled product was distributed to Costco locations throughout Hawai‘i. The… Continue Reading
- NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FINDS HAWAIʻI’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM STRONG AND WELL-UTILIZED Feb 4, 2026 - HONOLULU — A new independent economic analysis commissioned by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) assesses the performance of Hawaiʻi’s medical cannabis program and evaluates the potential size and impacts of a future adult-use cannabis market. The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s… Continue Reading
- DOH ADVISES PUBLIC TO TAKE PROTECTIVE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CHICKENPOX OUTBREAK AT KAUAʻI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jan 30, 2026 - KAUAʻI, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) at Kīlauea Elementary School on the island of Kauaʻi. Five cases have been reported in the outbreak to date, including four students at the school and one household member. All five cases were not vaccinated against chickenpox. The DOH… Continue Reading
- DOH CITES HAWAIIAN DREDGING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATIONS ON KAUAʻI Jan 30, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Clean Water Branch (CWB) has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. for discharges of soil and vegetation to two gulches, as well as conducting earth-disturbing activities without a required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi.… Continue Reading
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