Tech issues hampered information on tsunami watch for Hawaii
HONOLULU Technical issues made it difficult to get information about a tsunami watch for Hawaii and its subsequent cancellation, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.
Tourism-dependent Hawaii hit by unemployment during pandemic
HONOLULU — Chef Lee Anne Wong had to make a choice: Keep her Hawaii restaurant employees working during the pandemic or close Koko Head Cafe in order to keep paying their health insurance for one more month.
Travelers landing in Hawaii find tough quarantine rules
HONOLULU — Travelers landing in Hawaii Thursday found a new requirement that they hole up in hotel rooms or their homes for 14 days to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Kailua-Kona woman arrested for violating stay-at-home order
A 43-year-old Kailua-Kona woman is in police custody Thursday after violating a protective order and Gov. David Ige’s emergency proclamation requiring residents to stay at home.
Guam governor suspends public meeting rights due to virus
HAGATNA — The governor of Guam temporarily suspended some parts of the Open Government Law in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including the public’s right to attend government meetings.
Maui residents use signs, checkpoints to stop highway travel
WAILUKU Maui residents have been using signs and checkpoints to help enforce a government order to keep visitors off Hana Highway during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Letters to the Editor: March 26, 2020
Kupuna need protection
Fish Hopper feeding its laid-off employees
Amid massive furloughs and layoffs, with the stay-at-home order taking effect throughout the state, one West Hawaii restaurant is doing what they can to take care of their employees.
Governor: Staying at home the only way to beat COVID-19
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday recognized the challenges faced by Hawaii residents during the statewide lockdown aimed at slowing the progression of COVID-19, and discussed ongoing efforts to provide relief to those affected by the ongoing pandemic.
Green briefs County Council: Lt. Gov. pushes for stricter coronavirus protections
Lt. Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday to continue his message of greater social distancing, more coronavirus testing and stricter laws to cut off the deadly disease before it overtakes the islands regardless of whats been going on in state Capitol corridors.
In Brief: March 26, 2020
The whole city laid off: US jobless claims climb sky high
Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
WASHINGTON The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Island Life: Takin’ it slow
A giant African snail creeps along the blacktop in Kona on Wednesday. (Bob Viggers/Community Contributor)
Without spring practice, football coaches try to fill void
Since taking over as Florida State coach in December, Mike Norvell has spent seemingly endless hours laying the foundation of his program.
Scott Boras pitches 162-game MLB schedule with a World Series game on Christmas
LOS ANGELES Imagine waking up Christmas morning, exchanging gifts with the family, having a midday brunch and then gathering around the television to watch … Game 6 of the World Series?
NHL postpones 2020 draft amid coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES The NHL announced the postponement of its draft, scouting combine and annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, the latest major events to be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii Island Humane Society closes shelters to public, volunteers
The Hawaii Island Humane Society closed its three shelters to the public and volunteers effective Wednesday.