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.
Coronavirus
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.
What It’s Like as a Hawai‘i Mail Carrier During a Pandemic
“Our trucks would be full of these huge cases of toilet paper and sanitizer.”
How the Arcadia Family of Companies Copes with COVID-19
The retirement group adapted its pandemic plan quickly to keep residents and those under its care safe.
COVID-19 Hits Home: Three Oʻahu People Who Contracted COVID-19 Talk About Their Illness and Long Recovery
The number of coronavirus cases in Hawai‘i just surpassed 4,000, with more than 2,000 of those cases recorded in the past two weeks.
Where Can You Get a Drink in Honolulu? A Closer Look at the New Liquor License Emergency Orders
When the liquor commission closed 10 places over the weekend, some businesses contested. How do we know what can stay open and what must close?
Life Interrupted: 15 People. 15 Stories of Sudden Change, Courage and Community During COVID-19
We asked Honolulu residents—teachers, police officers, home care workers, nurses and more—what life was like for them when the pandemic first arrived on O‘ahu.
O‘ahu Beaches, Parks and Gardens Will Close Again as Honolulu Launches a New Hotline for COVID-19 Complaints
The mandatory 14-day quarantine for interisland travel will also go back into effect starting Tuesday, August 11, as Honolulu and the state try to get a handle on skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases.
A Former Waikīkī Hotel Worker Talks About the Moment the Pandemic Became Real to Her
After her hotel closed, Aina Iglesias started delivering food to make ends meet.
Editor’s Page: Sometimes Returning to Normal is the Biggest Mistake of All
When it’s time to change.
What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Public School Teacher During the Pandemic
Students left for spring break and never returned to Farrington High School.
We Tried It: What It’s Like at These 6 Popular O‘ahu Hikes and Gardens During the Pandemic
I quit my gym but still need to exercise, so outside I go! Here’s how these trails are different now with new rules in place.
COVID-19 Update: Hawai‘i Reports 55 New Coronavirus Cases, The Highest Daily Number for the State
Another woman dies; unions representing teachers and other school workers oppose the state’s plan to reopen public schools on Aug. 4; and Honolulu requires mask-wearing inside gyms.
Here’s What It’s Like Enjoying Drinks and Pūpū at the Chart House
Hawai‘i’s bars have reopened, so I’m back to day drinking in Waikīkī.
What It’s Like for a Hawai‘i Musician During the Pandemic
After he lost all of his gigs, Izik began taking online classes for music production and started going live on Instagram.
Try Upscale Sushi in ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace at @Sushi
Atsushi Kumagai’s sushi bar is open for takeout and dining in at lunchtime.
Afterthoughts: Sometimes the Worst Situations Bring Out the Best in People
Cheers to the places that have given us reasons to smile.
What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Nurse During a Pandemic
Here’s how local hospitals adapted to treating COVID-19 patients.
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.
Life Interrupted: A Free Virtual Series on Mental Wellness
Each week HONOLULU and a panel of experts will tackle a new topic and share ways to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Honolulu Family Behind Fukuda Seed Store First Sold Seeds to O‘ahu Gardeners 100 Years Ago
When the pandemic prompted people to create or revive home gardens, this mom and pop business found ways to keep up with the growing demand for DIY food.
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.
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