Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Advocates For Elderly Sue State Over Inspections Of Care Homes
Kokua Council says the state health department has failed to meet a legal requirement to post inspections online and is unlawfully redacting information.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Care Home Rules Subject of Lawsuit
The suit seeks to reunite an elderly couple, but officials have warned against widespread exceptions in the law.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Did Hawaii Lawmakers Do Enough To Protect The Elderly?
The state Health Department got only a fraction of what it sought, and now the online posting of care home inspection reports may stop.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Bill Would Help Elderly Age In Place
Congressman Mark Takai has introduced a measure to help families modify their homes to take care of kupuna.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Hepatitis C Tests Offered For Kupuna
Hawaii Health Department partners with CVS to offer quick tests for the elderly.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Governor Ige Grades Hawaii Lawmakers’ Work This Session
Pleased by funding for his priorities, indifferent to failed police reform, Ige gives his former colleagues in the Legislature a “B.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Lawmakers Hesitant To Toughen Oversight Of Elder Care Facilities
Hawaii legislators want to delay the start of unannounced inspections and nixed money for the long-term care ombudsman.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Will Hawaii Lawmakers Boost The Lax Oversight Of Elderly Care Facilities?
The Legislature is considering bills to add more health inspectors and long-term care ombudsman positions.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Bill Requiring Surprise Care Home Inspections Moves Ahead
House Finance Committee members expressed concerns about unannounced visits, but still sent the measure to the full House.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat
Senate Panel Passes Bills To Cool Classrooms, Create Sports Authority
The Ways and Means Committee approves 22 measures, but April negotiations regarding the Legislature’s financial priorities await.