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State briefs for February 19

2 men contract rare, potentially lethal infection HONOLULU — Two people diagnosed with a rare and potentially lethal type of leptospirosis on Oahu were hospitalized…

Housing voucher program eyed for teachers

Legislation working its way through the state Senate aims to improve teacher retention and recruitment by creating a housing voucher program for full-time teachers employed…

Insurance disclosure bill tabled by committee

A state Senate committee tabled a bill last week aimed at improving insurance disclosure for homeowners. Senate Bill 356 would have required insurers to provide…

Lava recovery meeting set

State Rep. Joy San Buenaventura will host a community meeting Saturday on recovery efforts related to last year’s Kilauea eruption. The meeting is from 1-3…

Public hearing set for general excise tax hike

An increase in the county’s surcharge on the state general excise tax has been endorsed by state legislative leaders, most of the County Council and…

Work begins on Korean War memorial

An obelisk dedicated to the Big Island’s Korean War dead will stand in Wailoa Park after a decade of waiting. The East Hawaii chapter of…