HPD Is Getting Millions To Enforce The Shutdown While Aid For Struggling Residents Lags
Honolulu City Councilman Tommy Waters says the city’s priorities are backwards, pointing to money for police overtime and training, new ATVs and “paddy wagons,” among other items.
These Hotels Are Starting To Help Hawaii’s Virus Control Effort
Some Hawaii hotels have repurposed rooms for people who need to be isolated or quarantined while they recover from COVID-19 or wait for a test result.
Health Dept Whistleblower Speaks Out About ‘Toxic Management Culture’
Jennifer Smith was placed on paid leave weeks after her revelations about the Department of Health led to the director and the state epidemiologist being replaced.
VIRUS TRACKER — Sept. 10: 169 New Cases And 3 Deaths In Hawaii
The average number of daily cases has dropped from a peak of 250 in August to 156 last week.
Hawaii’s Health Department Received Millions In COVID-19 Grants. Where Is It Going?
Competition for equipment and bureaucratic hurdles have slowed down spending meant to boost the state’s pandemic response.
Neal Milner: The Pandemic Is Teaching Us A Lesson About Trust That We Shouldn’t Ignore
Reversing a growing distrust in government and our leaders is going to be hard to do, especially with the next generation.
Solo Activity Order Yet Another Senseless Move From Caldwell
The stay-at-home, work-at-home requirement is extended for two more weeks, but forget about taking your ohana to the beach during that time.
City: People With Disabilities May Visit Parks, Beaches With A Caregiver
The city initially said there were no exemptions to Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s latest “solo activity” order but now says people with disabilities will be allowed to bring caregivers.
Lt. Gov. Josh Green To Caldwell: Let Families Go To The Beach
The lieutenant governor is voicing the same concerns many families on Oahu have expressed.
VIRUS TRACKER — Sept. 9: 100 New Cases And 3 Deaths In Hawaii
Three fatalities took the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 91.