Big Island reports no new COVID-19 cases for 7th straight day
Hawaii County reported no new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, leaving the island’s total case count at 81.
North Hawaii hospital to allow visitors again
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital will begin allowing visitors at the Waimea facility starting Wednesday.
Guidelines create incomplete Hawaii virus data, critics say
HONOLULU — Coronavirus information from Hawaii health officials presents an incomplete story of the pandemic’s impact on racial and ethnic communities in the state, some critics said.
Hawaii lineman faces charges of violating virus quarantine
HONOLULU — A University of Hawaii football player was among those arrested on suspicion of violating a 14-day quarantine imposed on travelers to control the spread of the coronavirus, officials said.
DOH: One new COVID-19 case reported on Oahu
The state Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 case in Hawaii on Tuesday, bringing the statewide case number to 653.
Wedding industry takes a hit
Postponements and cancellations have ravaged the Big Island’s wedding industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOE conducting survey on distance learning
The state Department of Education seeking input from parents and guardians of studnets enrolled at any public or charter school on their experience with distance learning.
Ige to lift interisland travel quarantine June 16
Gov. David Ige said Monday he hopes his decision to end on June 16 the 14-day mandatory quarantine currently in effect for interisland travelers will help restart the kamaaina tourism economy.
UH economist: Tens of thousands will flee Hawaii
A University of Hawaii economist predicts that by 2022, tens of thousands of Hawaii residents will leave to seek employment elsewhere because of the effect COVID-19 has had on the state’s economy.
PUC opens emergency investigation of Young Brothers’
The Public Utilities Commission will conduct an emergency investigation into Young Brothers’ financial condition after the interisland shipper notified the state it needed millions in funding to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii to lift quarantine for travel between islands June 16
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige said Monday that starting on June 16, he will lift the 14-day quarantine for people traveling between the state’s islands that he instituted to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Hilo hospital to ease visitor restrictions
Nearly two months after implementing a no-visitor policy in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Hilo Medical Center will begin loosening those restrictions this week.
Locals take back tourist-free Waikiki during pandemic
HONOLULU — Growing up in Hawaii, Amber Lethem’s family avoided Waikiki, the world-famous tourist mecca.
Ready to rock ‘n’ roll: Eatery eager to reopen for dine-in service
The Fish Hopper restaurant on Alii Drive has been preparing all weekend for its reopening this morning.
One new COVID-19 case reported by DOH
The state Department of Health reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 652 cases.
North Kohala celebrates graduates
The North Kohala community came out to celebrate Kohala High School’s Class of 2020 during a special celebration held May 23 in Kapaau.
Food bank demands remain high
With statewide unemployment skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, food distribution programs are struggling to keep up with demand.
No new COVID-19 cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, all on Oahu, bringing the statewide total to 651 cases.
Readying to reopen
Hilo restaurants have been preparing for a “new normal” when they resume dine-in services this week.
County announces 2020 Summer Fun program
The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation on Friday announced its 2020 Summer Fun program will begin June 15 for a minimum of five weeks, tentatively ending on July 17.