Hawaii National Guard’s Extra Money For COVID-19 Efforts Is About To Run Out
The guard has been actively involved in coronavirus testing and screening throughout the community.
People Are Moving To Hawaii To Escape Virus Hotspots. Will They Stay?
Some see the recent uptick in people moving to Hawaii as an opportunity for the state. Others view the wave of newcomers as a threat.
VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 24: 61 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii, Kauai Reports First Death
Roughly 1,300 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Hawaii in the last two weeks.
COVID-19 Is Changing ‘The Face Of Hunger’ In Hawaii
The Hawaii Foodbank has distributed nearly 19 million pounds of food since March. The statewide food insecurity rate for 2020 was projected to be 16.8%, but the figure was far greater for children at 29.4%, or 89,050.
COVID-19 Has Decimated College Sports — And The Pathway They Offered To Higher Education
Talented islanders who used their athletic skills to get to university are finding themselves blocked by the pandemic. More high school counselors, the author argues, are needed to help students find their way.
House Speaker: Changing Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program ‘Doesn’t Serve The Public’
Business and political leaders criticized the governor for changing a program that seems to be working.
Honolulu Adds $24 Million To Business Relief Fund
Honolulu is using CARES funding to help more businesses.
VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 23: 114 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii
No new fatalities were reported.
VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 22: 123 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
There have been over 1,300 new cases in Hawaii in the past two weeks.
Lee Cataluna: The Maui Conference Optics Look Bad But The Explanation Is Worse
Organizers defending the junket say lawmakers traveled to Hawaii to learn from Gov. David Ige. But hey, at least they’re paying for hotel rooms.