First COVID-19 Cases Reported In Hawaii Public Housing
Though DOH confirmed the first case “at least a couple of weeks ago,” the head of the Public Housing Authority said he was first informed Monday.
Schatz: Hawaii Not Moving Fast Enough On Contact Tracing
The U.S. senator expressed his concern as $50 million in federal funds is directed to the state for COVID-19 testing and tracing.
How Honolulu Will Spend $487 Million In Federal Funds
The city presented its general plan for allocating federal aid money.
Congressman Calls For Testing Hawaii-Bound Travelers
U.S. Rep Ed Case is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend rules around pre-boarding requirements.
3 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed On Oahu
UPDATED: The patients are part of an Oahu family and a cluster of about seven infections, state health officials said.
School’s Out And With It A Reliable System For Flagging Abuse
School closures caused by COVID-19 this spring have meant fewer reports of possible abuse, but more neighbors and relatives are making calls.
Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Marketing Hawaii As ‘The Safest Place’ Could Backfire
Kudos to state and county leaders for successfully containing COVID-19 in Hawaii. But reopening tourism too fast could put those gains at risk.
The Pandemic Ignites A Bike Boom In Honolulu
With gyms closed and other exercise options limited, bicycle shops say they are selling almost every bike they can get their hands on.
Lawmakers Are Deciding How To Spend Federal Bailout Money
The House Finance Committee doesn’t want state agencies to use federal stimulus dollars if they already have state money that can be used.
Pandemic Forces Honolulu Council To Slash Budget
Oahu’s local government isn’t expected to be as hard hit as Hawaii state government.