Kristen Consillio
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Handbag retailer at Ala Moana closed since fire
Italian luxury retailer Bottega Veneta was closed Monday at Ala Moana Center after a fire caused nearly $6 million in damage. → Read More
Kona hospital accepts patients as scabies treatments continue
Kona Community Hospital said it is continuing to admit patients while treating an undisclosed number of people for scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by tiny, burrowing mites. → Read More
Kona Community Hospital shuts down due to scabies outbreak
Kona Community Hospital shut down today due to a severe outbreak of scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by tiny burrowing mites that cause extreme itching, rash and lesions. → Read More
University of Hawaii researchers develop potential Zika vaccine
University of Hawaii medical school researchers have developed a potential vaccine for the Zika virus. The Zika virus can cause birth defects when women are infected during pregnancy. → Read More
Big Isle dispensary rebrands with new name
A Hawaii Island marijuana dispensary still trying to get off the ground is rebranding itself after losing its chief executive and starting growing operations. → Read More
Audit prompts state Health Department to probe care homes
The state Department of Health is investigating 64 care homes operating without licenses. → Read More
Marijuana may reverse heart failure, University of Hawaii study finds
University of Hawaii researchers have discovered that the use of marijuana may reverse heart failure. → Read More
Here’s your last chance to file a claim for Genki Sushi hepatitis A outbreak
Today is the deadline to file a claim for people who were exposed to hepatitis A during a 2016 outbreak that started from raw scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants. → Read More
Man who suffered heart attack during Hawaii’s false missile alert sues state
A man who had a heart attack minutes after saying what he thought were his last goodbyes to his children following Hawaii’s infamous ballistic missile alert on Jan. 13 is suing the state for an undisclosed amount. → Read More
Kona Community Hospital deals with outbreak of scabies
Kona Community Hospital on the Big Island is dealing with an outbreak of scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by tiny burrowing mites which can result in extreme itching, rash and lesions. → Read More
Man who suffered heart attack during Hawaii’s false missile alert sues state
A man who suffered a heart attack minutes after saying his last goodbyes to his children following Hawaii’s ballistic missile alert on Jan. 13 is suing the state for an undisclosed amount. → Read More
Kona Community Hospital deals with scabies outbreak
Kona Community Hospital on Hawaii island is dealing with an outbreak of scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by tiny burrowing mites that can result in extreme itching, rash and lesions. → Read More
Consumers encouraged to eat Hawaii-grown romaine lettuce
The state is urging consumers not to avoid eating Hawaii-grown romaine lettuce, which was not involved in a nationwide E. coli outbreak, the Department of Agriculture said today. → Read More
Sears to sell off most of its Hawaii stores
Sears’ Hawaii stores are on the auction block. → Read More
Sears to sell off most of its Hawaii stores
Sears’ Hawaii stores are on the auction block. → Read More
Crackdown on opioids takes toll on isle patients
Lance Machamer has Purple Hearts for combat wounds from a grenade that exploded around him in the Vietnam War. → Read More
Hawaii’s early birds get a start on holiday shopping on Black Friday
By the time Holly Mactagone, 39, made it to her favorite local clothing store at 5:45 a.m. at Ohana Hale Marketplace on Black Friday, the line already snaked around the former Sports Authority building on Ward Avenue. → Read More
Holiday meals are a means to share, care and socialize
Nena and Edward Della were excited to hear the knock at the door from the man in the bright-orange shirt delivering their hot turkey meals on Thanksgiving morning. → Read More
What started as a hunt for deals has turned into a fun holiday tradition
Grant Kanoho rested on a makeshift bed Tuesday under a white tent near the entrance of the Best Buy in Aiea. → Read More
Hawaii retailers expect strong spending on Black Friday
Hawaii shoppers are getting ready to empty their pocketbooks. → Read More