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Artists Are Trying To Survive In This Tiny Big Island Town
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down galleries and the theater that are a big part of Volcano’s economy. But artists are innovating to get by.
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Here’s How The Coronavirus Has Transformed Hawaii
The pandemic is having a big impact on everything from traffic to stress levels. Don’t expect a baby boom next year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Ige Extends Stay-At-Home Order, Quarantines To May 31
The governor said some restrictions could be eased earlier in May, depending on factors such as hospital resources.
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Total Number of COVID-19 Cases in Hawaii Rises To 604
Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Oahu Saturday, while another Hawaii resident tested positive on the mainland.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Time For Hawaii To Ramp Up Contact Tracing
But tracking the possible spread of COVID-19 will require resources, sensitivity and an openness to new ideas and technology.
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The Trash That Fuels Oahu’s Power Plant Is Vanishing As Fast As The Tourists
That could prove costly for the city, which must send tons of trash to the H-Power facility or face financial penalties.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Paid $68 Million In Unemployment Claims This Week
This week the state continued to distribute a record amount in unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 crisis.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Foodbank Gets $2 Million Boost
The City and County of Honolulu is matching a $1 million donation from Hawaii Community Foundation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
The state’s documented infection count rose by five COVID-19 cases to 601 on Friday.
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Report: CDC鈥檚 Troubled COVID-19 Early Warning System Included Honolulu
Federal health officials believed there was a high likelihood the coronavirus would take hold on the islands early on in the pandemic.