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But for some local businesses the lifting of some pandemic rules comes too late.

The relief measure doesn’t solve how the state will pay back the more than $700 million it owes on mounting jobless claims.

House leaders say they will consider increasing capital gains and state income taxes on high earners in an effort to restore targeted cuts.

Restaurants and retail can allow more customers starting this week, and team sports may be allowed again soon.

The fast COVID tests have certain limitations but still hold potential to assist during future outbreaks.

Iolani School’s high teacher vaccination rate and plans to soon offer free coronavirus testing to students set it apart from public schools.

Employers nationwide are considering financial incentives to make sure as many employees as possible get immunized.

Many people look forward to the self-denial of Lent — not for what they give up but for what they gain.

Dr. Libby Char told lawmakers mid March is the soonest people age 70 and older will be able to get in line for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Calls to crisis hotlines and hospital admissions for psychiatric problems increased in 2020, but preliminary data shows no evidence of a spike in suicides.