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. Here are their stories in their own words.
The Paramedic
What It’s Like Being a First Responder During the Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Nurse
What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Nurse During a Pandemic
Photo: Meri Hoffsten
The High School Senior
Hawai‘i High School Senior Talks About Life and Graduation During a Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Hotel Worker
A Former Waikīkī Hotel Worker Talks About the Moment the Pandemic Became Real to Her
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Mail Carrier
What It’s Like as a Hawai‘i Mail Carrier During a Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Care Home Owner
What It’s Like Operating a Honolulu Care Home During a Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Flight Attendant
What It’s Like Being a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant During a Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Police Captain
What It’s Like Being a Police Captain and Father During the Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Restaurant Server
What It’s Like Being a Restaurant Server Who Lost Her Job During the Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The Uber Driver
What It’s Like Driving for a Ride-Hailing Company During a Pandemic
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
The School Teacher
What It’s Like Being a Hawai‘i Public School Teacher During the Pandemic
Photo: Courtesy of Ellie Kantar
The Musician
What It’s Like for a Hawai‘i Musician During the Pandemic
Photo: Pati Tyrell
Seed Sales Blooming
The Honolulu Family Behind Fukuda Seed Store First Sold Seeds to O‘ahu Gardeners 100 Years Ago
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Suzie Schulberg & Anna Gelino
How the Arcadia Family of Companies Copes with COVID-19
Photos: Courtesy of Arcadia Family of Companies
