Filipinos have become the state's largest ethnic group, in part because of family-based immigration policies.

When it comes to communication and record keeping, the Health Department seems to start from scratch with each disease outbreak.

Hawaii will receive about $150,000 as part of a multimillion-dollar settlement with a German drug manufacturer.

The governor named a temporary replacement for the outgoing State Budget Director, and a new head for the Human Resources Development Department.

Experts cite Hawaii's large number of homeless mentally ill, who are often charged with minor crimes, and the lack of preventive services.

Officials say they're already taking steps to make the facility more escape-proof by adding fences and suspending patient privileges.

Some lawmakers want tighter security at the psychiatric hospital, where seven patients have escaped since 2014, until new facilities are built.

The AG's office issued a $500,000 warrant for the arrest of Randall Saito, calling him a "dangerous individual" who needs to be off the street.

The private Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona says the new prisoners will be fenced off and separated from the 1,600 Hawaii inmates.