HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 14 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Oct. 13: Gov. David Ige today signed a 14th supplementary emergency proclamation that extends the COVID-19 emergency period through Nov. 30. As previously announced, the emergency proclamation leaves in place the 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers. However, beginning Oct. 15, a pre-travel testing option will allow travelers an alternative to the mandatory 14-day quarantin more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 15 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: Customers challenged by the financial impact of COVID-19 are urged to apply now for utility bill assistance from government and nonprofit sources. Millions of dollars in federal CARES Act funding are available only until the end of the year. Customers also should take advantage of Hawaiian Electric's special payment arrangement plans to help keep past due balances manageable. Go to www.hawaiianelectric.com/paymen more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 16 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release: The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) recently completed its review of the online curriculum Acellus Learning Accelerator. An internal review team recommends the program be discontinued as a primary curriculum resource due to its inconsistency in quality and rigor. The HIDOE is working with complex area and school leaders to finalize a transition plan for Acellus users, with the goal o more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 13 (TNSRes) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Avocado production worldwide continues to boom, with 6.4 metric tons produced in 2018 alone, according to recent statistics. That's a lot of guacamole but as more countries enter the market, the global share from U.S. growers has dropped from 57% to 27% in just 10 years. The University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) will be part of an effort to rever more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 16 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release: For the fourth straight year, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has received 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its 2021 Medicare plan. Kaiser Permanente is the only Medicare plan in Hawaii and one of just 21 in the nation to receive 5 stars this year from CMS, a federal agency and division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Medicare Star Ratings for 2021 are ba more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 17 (TNSRes) -- The University of Hawaii Cancer Center issued the following news: The University of Hawaii Cancer Center and the University of Guam (UOG) were each awarded five-year grants totaling over $14 million to mitigate the impact of cancer on Pacific Islanders through cancer research, career training and community outreach. The UH Cancer Center-UOG collaboration, known as the Pacific Island Partnership for Cancer Health Equity (PIPCHE), is funded by the National Ca more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 17 (TNSJou) -- The University of Hawaii Cancer Center issued the following news: Intermittent fasting, also known as time restricted eating, is the "in" diet right now, but a new study revealed surprising results. Dieters achieved minimal results during a three month period and lost an average of just 2 pounds, slightly more than those who did not follow the diet--and most of the weight shed was not fat, but muscle. University of Hawaii Cancer Center researcher John Shep more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 14 (TNSRes) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Located within the most isolated archipelago in the world, Hawaii is critically dependent on a clean, ample supply of fresh water. New research led by University of Hawaii at Manoa scientists indicates that rain brought to the islands by hurricanes and Kona storms can often be the most important precipitation for re-supplying groundwater in many regions of O'ahu. "The majority of Hawaii's freshwat more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 15 (TNSJou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Researchers hope that suicidal thoughts in mothers with postpartum depression is elevated as not only a mental health issue, but also as a public health concern following a recent study published in Social Work in Mental Health. Suicidality was investigated in a study conducted by Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work faculty December Maxwell at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and Regina Pra more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 17 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: COVID-19 has provoked the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and experts are busy formulating strategies to navigate the recession and lay groundwork for growth and resilience. On October 21 at 8 a.m., the University of Hawaii Better Tomorrow Speaker Series, UH Economic Research Organization (UHERO), Hawai'i Community Foundation and Kamehameha Schools will present a virtual discussion, "Recove more PR