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VIRUS TRACKER — Oct. 7: 110 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Oct. 7: 110 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii

The nation’s leading infectious disease expert urged Hawaii residents to wear a mask.

Lee Cataluna: Neighbor Islands Chafe At Oahu-Centric Tourism Plan Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2020

Lee Cataluna: Neighbor Islands Chafe At Oahu-Centric Tourism Plan

The state’s denial of Kauai’s post-arrival COVID-test plan has residents angry.

Why Alaska’s COVID-19 Test Program For Travelers Isn’t Working As Well As Hoped Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why Alaska’s COVID-19 Test Program For Travelers Isn’t Working As Well As Hoped

Testing travelers twice might help prevent visitors from spreading the virus, but residents are contributing to the rise in case numbers in the 49th state.

‘We’re In A Really Tough Place Right Now’: Can Hawaii’s New Health Director Make A Difference? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

‘We’re In A Really Tough Place Right Now’: Can Hawaii’s New Health Director Make A Difference?

Dr. Libby Char has directed some of the largest emergency agencies in the state. Her supporters say she offers a badly needed collaborative approach to leadership.

Honolulu Agencies Asked To Identify Potential Budget Cuts Up To 10% Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Agencies Asked To Identify Potential Budget Cuts Up To 10%

The City Council budget chair says property tax increases may be necessary in a year or two if revenue continues to drop.

VIRUS TRACKER — Oct. 6: 83 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Oct. 6: 83 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii

Hawaii County officials said they would not participate in the state’s pre-travel testing program set to begin Oct. 15.

Denby Fawcett: Can Shave Ice And Surfboards Help Keep Young People Safe? Courtesy: Brittney Kruzel

Denby Fawcett: Can Shave Ice And Surfboards Help Keep Young People Safe?

A team of young video and marketing students is making videos they hope will speak to their generation during the coronavirus pandemic.

This Kauai Tour Guide Now Offers Quarantine Delivery Service Courtesy: Maria Camero

This Kauai Tour Guide Now Offers Quarantine Delivery Service

Even when the state reopens to tourism in mid-October, Maria “Coco Maria” Camero said she won’t be able to pick up where she left off with her successful tour guiding business. For now, she’s catering to the needs of quarantined residents and visitors.

Report: Tenants And Landlords Alike Are Struggling UHERO

Report: Tenants And Landlords Alike Are Struggling

A new report from the University of Hawaii suggests Hawaii’s stock of rental housing may shrink as the economy languishes.