VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 26: 277 New Cases In Hawaii And 2 Deaths
State officials said the rising number of COVID-19 cases on Maui and the Big Island is concerning.
The Public Wanted More COVID-19 Data. What DOH Delivered ‘Misses The Point’
New data released this week from the health department is mostly repackaged information already available on the state dashboard.
Don’t Blow This Chance To Get Oahu’s Virus Under Control
The new stay-at-home order must be accompanied by greater disclosure from government and more responsibility from all of us.
Unions Call For Removal Of Hawaii Prison Chief Espinda
United Public Workers, HGEA say the state is not doing enough to get COVID-19 under control at the Oahu Community Correctional Center.
Financial Help Available For Furloughed Workers
Aloha United Way’s toll-free 211 helpline offers Hawaii residents assistance with financial relief programs.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 25: 215 New Cases In Hawaii
Approximately 270 coronavirus patients are hospitalized statewide as of Tuesday, more than twice the number of patients hospitalized during the first week of August.
Oahu Goes Back To Stay-At-Home Order While Virus Testing Ramps Up
The federal government is providing up to 5,000 free COVID-19 tests per day for the next two weeks.
Ambulance Services Could Be On The Chopping Block Throughout Hawaii
The state Department of Health asked service providers to prepare for cuts up to 20% in anticipation of budget cuts related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Denby Fawcett: The Faces Of Hawaii’s COVID-19 Dead
The state reports people who die only as numbers in the daily toll of the pandemic. We’ll introduce you to three who died.
Hawaii Schools Dump Distance Learning Program Over ‘Racist’ Content
The Department of Education approved Acellus Learning Accelerator as an option for students learning remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.