VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 14: 233 New Cases; Outbreak At Jail Continues To Grow
Most of the cases were on Oahu, where there are now more than 2,600 active cases.
Corrections Staff Describe Jail Conditions That Make Social Distancing Impossible
Staff and inmates alike have been infected as COVID-19 spreads inside Hawaii’s largest jail.
Eric Stinton: School Leaders Have Tough Decisions To Make. It’s Time To Quit Waffling
Playing wait and see on major decisions about the coming school year won’t help anyone.
Controversial State Health Official Ousted From Leading Virus Tracing Effort
With cases spiraling out of control, State Epidemiologist Sarah Park has been replaced as head of Hawaii’s contact tracing program. Danette Wong Tomiyasu is taking over.
Teachers Union, DOE Bicker Over Back-To-School Plans
Union officials say many schools are telling teachers to come back to campus Monday but department administrators insist it’s just for short online training for students.
Community Leaders: State Is Failing Pacific Islanders In The Pandemic
Pacific Islanders — not including Native Hawaiians — make up 30% of Hawaii’s coronavirus cases but only 4% of the population.
COVID-19 Outbreak Prompts Lockdown At Iwilei Homeless Shelter
At least 20 residents at the Institute for Human Services’ men’s facility on Sumner Street have tested positive for COVID-19.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 13: 355 New Cases And 2 Deaths
Hawaii has recorded more cases of COVID-19 in the first two weeks of August than all prior months combined.
People In Hawaii Are Struggling. The Nonprofits That Help Them Are Too
The pandemic will force some nonprofits to close. Others will have to change and adapt to survive.
Mayor: ‘Give Us Evidence’ Potluck Caused Virus Cluster At Honolulu Hale
The headquarters of Honolulu’s city government has seen its total cases rise to at least 13.