Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
DOE Will Increase Meals To Meet High Demand
DOE officials acknowledge meal shortages at some sites. New sites will help alleviate that, they said.
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Have An Expired Vehicle Safety Check? It’s Now Valid Through May
With roads clear of heavy traffic, many contraflow lanes on Oahu will be suspended during the COVID-19 crisis, too.
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Hawaii’s Blood Banks Need Your Help To Avert ‘A State Crisis’
Supplies are dropping and hospitals are conserving blood as much as possible. But health officials say it’s still safe to give blood.
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The Hawaii Chamber Of Commerce Asks Ige For General Excise Tax Break
The organization says businesses hurt by COVID-19 need support.
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Restaurants Can Apply To Use Curbside Parking For Food Pickup
Food trucks can also apply to use the city’s metered stalls for free as the COVID-19 crisis takes its toll on local eateries.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases
Updated: Coronavirus cases continue to rise, now reaching a total of 95.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Report Of Hawaii’s First COVID-19 Death Was Inaccurate
The health department will re-test all samples for accuracy going forward.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2020
A $2 Trillion Coronavirus Deal Will Pump Billions Into Hawaii Economy
Expanded unemployment benefits, direct payments and business loans meant to incentivize companies to keep workers employed are all part of the largest stimulus in U.S. history.
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Coronavirus Could Send The Cost Of Your Prescription Drug Soaring
Some drugs that have been touted — but not tested — for their potential to help COVID-19 patients are becoming more expensive.
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Hawaii Doctors Battle State Health Department Over COVID-19 Testing
Lt. Gov. Josh Green and doctors call for more tests to stem a wave of patients while the state health department advocates conserving testing capacity.