Here is What Will Reopen First in Honolulu on Thursday, September 24
A new city matrix allows small groups to hike, visit the beach, eat in restaurants and shop, with limits, but bars and nightclubs will have to wait.
City & State
Rethinking Hawai‘i: Reenergizing Green Goals to Spark an Energy Revolution
Record drops in travel, trash and electricity use won’t last, but the lessons learned from them can. Here’s how we move forward.
So Much for Social Distancing: Honolulu City Buses are Still Crowded During Quarantine
TheBus has been considered an essential service throughout the pandemic, continuing to get riders where they need to go. But when restrictions eased, O‘ahu’s city buses filled up again, putting its riders at risk.
Rethinking Hawai‘i: How the Visitor Industry Should Operate in the Future
The experts tell us how best to move forward when restrictions ease and tourism emerges.
Stay At Home, Work From Home Extended for O‘ahu Until September 24
The emergency order set to expire this Thursday will last another two weeks, though some new solo activities will be allowed.
Hawai‘i’s State Health and Prison Chiefs Both Stepping Down on State’s Deadliest Day for the Virus
As the state’s once-promising COVID-19 case count blew up, critics called for their ouster as well as increased widespread testing and tracing of those with the coronavirus.
Honolulu Ordered to Stay at Home for Two Weeks to Stop Spread of COVID-19
Remember March? We’re about to go back to it. But this time, the shutdown comes with 60,000 free COVID-19 tests.
Here’s How to Find Out If Your Hawai‘i Primary Election Ballot Has Been Counted
Election officials are not accepting the excuse, “it got lost in the mail.” Here’s how you can check to make sure your ballot arrived.
Hurricane Douglas and Other Storms That Went Away From Hawai‘i
Dodging major destruction by just a few dozen miles feels like a win, especially in a pandemic. We checked with the experts on other close calls.
Tracking Hurricane Douglas in Honolulu: Monday, July 27, 2020
The final hurricane warning in the state expired early Monday morning as Hurricane Douglas took a northern path, narrowly skirting the islands and sparing them from the worst weather.
Here are the Places Closing in Honolulu Ahead of Hurricane Douglas
Parks, gardens, markets and some programs are closing while Hawai‘i prepares for the first hurricane of the season.
3 More COVID-19 Deaths as Gov. Ige Announces Plans to Extend Visitor Quarantine
The increase in deaths and record count of daily cases comes as leaders continue to debate about plans to cancel the 14-day quarantine for visitors.
Hawai‘i Universities Adjust Fall Plans, Again, as ICE Removes Exceptions for International Students
Many students are at risk of being sent back to their home countries if they don’t attend classes in person next semester.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Says He’s Uncertain Hawai‘i Should Welcome Visitors on Aug. 1
Citing surging numbers of cases in California, a spike in Hawai‘i cases and dwindling testing supplies, Caldwell says he’s struggling as he looks for ways to boost the economy while the city announces three more big food assistance events.
Health Department Warns Restaurants and Bars: Take Precautions or Risk Shutdown
The Hawai‘i Health Department announced it will inspect and close restaurants that aren’t maintaining physical distancing, mask-wearing and other COVID-19 precautions.
Crime Watch: What’s With All the Brazen Attacks in Honolulu the Past Year?
Violent purse snatchings and robberies in the last year left people feeling unsettled. We take a look behind the headlines.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The 50th Star on the U.S. Flag Debuts on July 4, 1960
We flip back to 1960 for the debut of our state’s star on the U.S. flag, the same day when new stamps went on sale at the Honolulu post office.
Micah Kāne of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Gov. David Ige and Gavin Thornton of Hawai‘i Appleseed Answer Your Questions About Reopening the State
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Senate President Ron Kouchi on Domestic and Foreign Travel to Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Governor David Ige Answers Your Questions About Travel, Pretesting and Unemployment Benefits in Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Mayor Kirk Caldwell Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
