News Archive

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When to Watch the Sky in Hawai‘i in 2020

Christi Young,

Our list of meteor showers, supermoons and other astronomical highlights to watch from your own backyard.

Answers to Your COVID-19 in Hawai‘i Questions: Face Masks, Protective Gloves and More

Christi Young,

Dr. Rupie answers questions about what kind of fabric to use for homemade masks, the best behavior in stores and more.

Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: 16 New Cases and the State Reports Fifth COVID-19-Related Death

Jayna Omaye,

Your daily update of everything you need to know surrounding COVID-19 on April 6.

Hawai‘i Reports Its Second COVID-19-Related Death

Katrina Valcourt,

Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 2.

Coronavirus

Hawai‘i Has Its Highest Single-Day Case Increase and President Trump Approves a Major Disaster Declaration for the Islands

Brie Thalmann,

Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on April 1.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: The State Reports its First COVID-19 Death, Interisland Travel Quarantine and Honolulu Police Chief Asks Drivers to Slow Down

Robbie Dingeman,

Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on March 31.

Afterthoughts

Afterthoughts: What Happened to Chinatown’s Arts District in Honolulu?

Katrina Valcourt,

There goes the neighborhood.

Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: 29 New Cases, More Federal Dollars Coming to the Islands and a New Travel Order

Jayna Omaye,

Your daily update of everything you need to know surrounding COVID-19 on March 30.

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus in Hawai‘i Today: March 27, 2020

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Two more free testing sites will open this weekend, the YMCA offers childcare to essential workers and the bus changes its weekday schedule.

Actor Daniel Dae Kim Shares His Story of Testing Positive for COVID-19 in Honolulu

Robbie Dingeman,

He urges people to take the disease seriously, praises medical staff and workers, cautions against prejudice. And he describes his recovery.

How Are Hawai‘i Universities and Students Coping with COVID-19?

Robbie Dingeman,

Most classes going online and the University of Hawai‘i canceled commencement ceremonies, but not all private campuses have closed.

Tracking Coronavirus in Hawai‘i—March 18, 2020

Robbie Dingeman,

Honolulu orders bars, restaurants and nightclubs to stop indoor service Friday night. Kaua‘i says no to visitors and yes to nightly curfew.

Foodland Announces Senior Shopping Hours Because of Coronavirus Concerns

Christi Young,

All stores across the state will have a senior-only hour three days a week. Tamura's Market Wahiawā, Target and Whole Foods Market also add special shopping times.

Coronavirus Concerns: Events Canceled in Hawai‘i

HONOLULU Magazine Team,

Events at city parks, shows at the Blaisdell Center and a movie theater chain join our running list of places closed and events canceled in Honolulu as a precaution because of the COVID-19 situation across the world.