‘It’s Going To Be Bad’: Federal Aid Will Soon Run Out For Many In Hawaii
With the state’s largest industry shut down and federal funds soon to dry up, nothing is on the horizon to replace residents’ lost income.
Breaking Quarantine In Hawaii? A Citizens’ Group Is Watching
The group, seeing gaps in enforcement, has helped state and local investigators track down scofflaw tourists.
Pandemic Survey: Hawaii Is Already Enduring Widespread Socioeconomic Strain
State emergency management officials are trying to better understand COVID-19’s toll on island communities.
Queen’s, Hawaii Pacific Health Get Big Chunk Of Federal Health Care Bailout
The $100 million in relief has been a lifeline to Hawaii hospitals and clinics during the pandemic, but it won’t fully cover their losses.
Fish Councils Look For Ways To Bounce Back From Pandemic
Fishery managers met remotely this week to discuss the dwindling of their markets because of COVID-19.
Tensions Grow Over How 鈥 And When 鈥 To Reopen Tourism
Lawmakers scrambling for ways to restart tourism expressed concern on Thursday after the governor announced plans to extend a 14-day travel quarantine.
Experts: State Budget Hole Much Deeper Than Predicted
The state panel of economic experts now says Hawaii will be short by hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected.
Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Ige Needs To Come Up With A Real Recovery Plan
The governor needs to cooperate with the Legislature instead of making a difficult situation worse.
Report: Hawaii’s Lack Of A Plan To Reopen Tourism Is ‘Disturbing’
The latest UHERO scenario puts the state’s economic recovery years off, especially if political leaders wait much longer to re-energize the visitor industry.
Neal Milner: We’ll Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends
Forget government action, local action by local people is what will make the biggest difference in getting through the pandemic.