DOH reports 284 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday
The state Department of Health on Saturday reported 284 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the Hawaii’s total case count to 4,825.
Trust back in possession of Volcano Golf Course
Puna residents hospitalized with gunshot wounds
Hawaii Island police are investigating a reported domestic-related shooting incident that occurred Saturday morning in Puna.
Council upholds BLNR’s rejection of aquarium fishing EIS
A May decision by the state Board of Land and Natural Resources to maintain a ban on aquarium fish collection off West Hawaii was recently upheld by the state Environmental Council.
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
PARIS — New flareups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities in some countries are reimposing restrictions on travelers, closing nightclubs again, banning fireworks displays and expanding mask orders even in chic resort areas.
In Brief: August 15, 2020
Trump dodges question on QAnon conspiracy theory
Postal Service warns states across US about mail voting
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is warning states coast to coast that it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted, even if mailed by state deadlines, raising the possibility that millions of voters could be disenfranchised.
Cashing in on spinners: Dolphin viewing more profitable than swimming, study finds
More money can be made viewing Hawaiian spinner dolphins than can be banked swimming with the marine mammals, according to a recently released study.
Hawaii Supreme Court to decide ‘soon’ how to protect inmates, community
The state Supreme Court will make a decision “soon” about whether to release low-risk inmates from state correctional facilities to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Ige seeking details on Trump’s unemployment plan
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige said he is working to find out whether the federal government would fully pay for $300 in weekly supplemental unemployment benefits President Donald Trump announced under an executive order last weekend or whether the state would wind up having to foot the bill if it participated in the program.
Teachers union files complaint against Ige, DOE
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has filed against the state a prohibitive practice complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board.
About Town: August 15, 2020
HPD recruits graduate
Dolphins have hidden fingers. So do seals. These sea creatures did not.
Put a dolphin’s front flipper in an X-ray machine, and you will see a surprise: an arc of humanlike finger bones. The same goes for a sea turtle, a seal, a manatee and a whale. All of these animals had four-legged ancestors that lived on land. As their various lineages adapted to life in the water, what had been multidigit limbs slowly transformed into flippers.
Study hints, can’t prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it’s not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamor for the treatment, they’ll ever get a clear answer.
HFI receives grant for ‘Go Native’ project
The Hawaii Forest Institute has been awarded an $8,979 grant to encourage Hawaii’s residents and businesses to grow native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced (“canoe”) plants, as well as to increase public awareness of the value and benefits of planting native plants and trees.
UH astronomers cast worldwide ‘net’ of telescopes to catch mysterious fading stars
University of Hawaii scientists are leading one of the newly announced key projects on a worldwide network of telescopes called the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) global telescope network. Using thousands of hours of observing time, the scientists will investigate the neighborhoods of young stars where planets are thought to be forming.
Volcano Watch: Water was in Kilauea caldera before the 2018 summit collapse
On July 4, 2018, an observer at the Volcano House Hotel was watching the evolving collapse of Halema‘uma‘u Crater, 2.5 miles away. Suddenly, he did a double take, blinked a couple of times, but couldn’t erase the dark line descending the wall of Kilauea caldera above Halema’uma’u. Not knowing what it was, he dubbed it the “black streak.”
6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election
Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs called Wednesday for a “reset” at the agency after President Donald Trump’s regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by former EPA staffers that ranges from renouncing political influence in regulation to boosting climate-friendly electric vehicles.
Burakovsky scores late, the Avalanche beat Coyotes 3-2
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Colorado Avalanche expected a big push from Arizona after the Coyotes spent most of Game 1 on their heels.
Kershaw dominates, Bellinger has two HRs, Dodgers drop Angels 7-4
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Clayton Kershaw allowed one hit over seven brilliant innings, Cody Bellinger hit a pair of two-run homers and the Los Angeles Dodgers opened the Freeway Series with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
