Hawai‘i Doctors Talk About Mystery Illnesses, Diagnostic Breakthroughs and Practicing in a Pandemic
Three local doctors talk about mystery illnesses, diagnostic breakthroughs and practicing in a pandemic.
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5 We Tried: Hawai‘i-Made Hand Sanitizers
Yes, they all kill germs. But only a few local alcohol-based sprays, gels and liquids made our “must-have” list.
Picnics, Parks, Beaches and More: Here Are the Best Solo Outdoor Activities on O‘ahu
The latest emergency orders allow us to try new things outdoors, find some new local grubs and relax—as long as we do it alone.
In the Room with COVID-19: Hawaiʻi Nurses Talk About Patient Care in a Pandemic
For COVID-19 patients hospitalized in isolation, nurses provide a crucial human connection—at the risk of their own safety.
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.
Open for Fitness: Easy, Free Online Workout Classes to Try During Lockdown
From sculpt-and-burn to boot camp, web workouts are virtual-ly all we can do. But we’re not complaining.
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.
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.
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.
Facing Fertility Challenges: How Options in Hawai‘i Provide Support and Hope
The joy of starting a family can quickly turn to heartbreak, but new-to Hawai‘i techniques, a rare insurance rule and local groups can help women overcome some of the challenges.
Oʻahu Hike We Like: Kuli‘ou‘ou Valley Trail
Need a quick workout? This lush trail in East Honolulu is perfect for the beginner hiker.
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.
The History of Hawai‘i From Our Files: The Success of Maui-Born Sumo Wrestler Jesse Kuhaulua in 1970
Kuhaulua set records for longevity and made his mark as the first non-Japanese wrestler to reach the sumo rank of sekiwake.
As Places Continue to Reopen in Hawai‘i and We Can Do More Things, Why Are We Feeling Even More Anxious?
Living during a pandemic can feel like getting stuck in a human-sized flow chart. Worried about the risk of getting COVID-19? Stop. Stressed about family finances? Take two steps back. Businesses, bars and bike paths open. Go out, but …
