Coronavirus at beaches? Surfers, swimmers should stay away, scientist says
Kim Prather, a leading atmospheric chemist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, wants to yell out her window at every surfer, runner, and biker she spots along the San Diego coast.
In Brief: April 3, 2020
Economic, health crises grow as cases top 1M
Second Hawaii resident dies as number of coronavirus cases increases
Jobless claims soar locally, statewide, nationally
The numbers of first-time Big Island unemployment claims filings have skyrocketed in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic.
Big Island school provides laptops for home online education
HONOLULU — A school on Hawaii island has distributed laptops to students who need the computers to take part in online education during the coronavirus outbreak.
Hawaii government struggling with idle workers due to virus
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s state government is attempting to determine how to make more workers productive amid prohibitions on less essential work that cannot be done during the coronavirus outbreak.
Needs rise for Ohana Drop; calls to The Food Basket have tripled since outbreak
Biggest one-day spike in COVID-19 cases hits Hawaii
In Brief: April 2, 2020
Feds: Man intentionally derailed LA train near hospital ship
Nine arrested for violating stay-at-home order
A total of 16 people have been arrested or cited on the Big Island for violating Gov. David Ige of a stay-at-home order issued last month.
Oahu distillery producing hand sanitizer during pandemic
An Oahu distillery is producing hand sanitizer to fill the supply gap and provide sanitizer to hospitals, first responders, correctional facilities, homeless providers and to the state Department of Education at no cost.
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament to make decision before May 1
In today’s age of uncertainty surrounding public events due to COVID-19, simply keeping competitors and spectators in the loop can be considered a win for an organization.
White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.
What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks.
‘Emergency and humanitarian release’ sought for sex assault suspect
Counsel for a 19-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a septuagenarian last summer at a Kawaihae campground is seeking “emergency and humanitarian release” for his client due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii reports 1st death of person with positive virus test
HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii on Tuesday reported its first death of an individual who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Humane Society’s fostering, adoption demands high amid outbreak
The Hawaii Island Humane Society animal shelters are closed on the Big Island, but adoption and fostering demands remain high during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Interisland travelers face quarantine; meanwhile, at least $4 billion in aid is slated for Hawaii
Economist: Hawaii in recession as virus shuts down tourism
HONOLULU — The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the state’s economy into a recession that’s unprecedented for people alive in Hawaii today, a University of Hawaii economist told lawmakers Monday.
Maunakea telescopes close in response to virus order
HONOLULU — Observatories on Maunakea have shut down operations in response to the governor’s stay-at-home order aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.