A new Washington Post examination shows how failures of planning and preparation left police at the Capitol severely disadvantaged on Jan. 6. washingtonpost.com/investigations…

Even as benefits programs expand and school meal programs shift, food insecurity is expected to continue to grow in the islands. / by Eleni Avendaño Report for America Honolulu Civil Beat civilbeat.org/2021/04/hawaii…

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Hawaii Health Department Orders Hauula Assisted Living Facility To Close civilbeat.org/2021/04/hawaii…

The CDC updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks outdoors except among crowds of strangers, but the state hasn’t changed its rules. buff.ly/3nt0yyJ Eleni Avendaño Report for America #HInews

State Inspections Show History Of Neglect At Elderly Care Facility Facing Shutdown civilbeat.org/2021/04/state-…

Fear Of Side Effects, Government Mistrust Among Reasons For Vaccine Hesitancy civilbeat.org/2021/05/fear-o…

The slowdown comes as Hawaii reached a milestone, with nearly 63% of the 16-and-older population fully vaccinated as of Tuesday. buff.ly/2RujW2B Eleni Avendaño Report for America #HInews

This bill would authorize $1 billion in aid to Pacific Island nations and boost trade, diplomatic and military relations across the region. By Kevin Knodell civilbeat.org/2021/05/ed-cas…

Hawaii Is Ready As Preteens Get In Line For COVID-19 Vaccines civilbeat.org/2021/05/hawaii…

Hawaii Health Care Workers Are Getting Creative As Vaccine Interest Fades civilbeat.org/2021/05/hawaii…

Hawaii’s Coronavirus Count Rises As State Adds ‘Probable Cases’ To Its Total civilbeat.org/2021/05/hawaii…

COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs Show Promise With Patients In Hawaii civilbeat.org/2021/05/covid-…

Most Of Hawaii’s Recent COVID-19 Cases Are From ‘Variants Of Concern’ civilbeat.org/2021/05/most-o…

Oahu’s Vaccination Rate Will Be Used In Deciding COVID-19 Rules civilbeat.org/2021/05/oahus-…

Hawaii’s community health centers have found video and audio health appointments are crucial to reach patients, especially in rural areas. buff.ly/3wHfi0w Eleni Avendaño Report for America #HInews

Looking to talk to Hawaii residents who in recent weeks had to pay more or wait longer for their Uber / Lyft rides. Where were you trying to go, and how much does it normally cost? Feel free to reach me at [email protected] - mahalos

Growing Use Of Rapid Testing Provides A ‘Degree Of Safety’ As Hawaii Reopens civilbeat.org/2021/06/growin…

More rules will be lifted on the condition that more of Hawaii’s population gets vaccinated. buff.ly/3irPWji Eleni Avendaño Report for America #HInews

Hawaii residents: Are you on a immunosuppressant medication that may have affected the COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness? Please email me at [email protected] Mahalo!