What’s hot right now: What’s next for Oahu’s street mental health crisis response?

What's hot right now: What's next for Oahu's street mental health crisis response?

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After the state Legislature cut $8 million in funding for medical respite centers that serve homeless patients, local leaders say they are looking for funding to keep the facilities open. The funding is set to expire at the end of June, but without it, dozens of medically vulnerable homeless people could end … Read more

Why do heat waves make us anxious? 4 ways to calm down when it’s hot

Heat disrupts the neurotransmitter system (serotonin), disrupts sleep, and increases stress hormones.

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more

Why do heat waves make us anxious? 4 ways to calm down when it’s hot

Heat disrupts the neurotransmitter system (serotonin), disrupts sleep, and increases stress hormones.

Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more