Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: The State Reports its First COVID-19 Death, Interisland Travel Quarantine and Honolulu Police Chief Asks Drivers to Slow Down
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on March 31.
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Afterthoughts: What Happened to Chinatown’s Arts District in Honolulu?
There goes the neighborhood.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: 29 New Cases, More Federal Dollars Coming to the Islands and a New Travel Order
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
How to Support Hawai‘i Restaurants During the Coronavirus Slowdown
Local restaurateurs and food purveyors are on edge as precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus begin to take effect. What can you do to help?
I’m Finally Stocking Up Because of COVID-19. Here’s What’s In My Pantry.
Food that brings comfort, joy and local produce to my door.
Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival is Changing and Moving to UH Mānoa This Year
Don’t book the Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival just yet—it’s changing months, moving locations and shaking up its lineup.
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i is testing people for COVID-19 with two confirmed travel-related coronavirus cases in the islands. This new respiratory virus, first identified in China has killed more than 4,300 and sickened more than 121,000 as it spread into a worldwide pandemic.
Popular Honolulu Festival Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Travel precautions in Japan are keeping some key festival workers out of Hawai‘i.
What Should You Have in Your Coronavirus Emergency Kit?
Don’t panic, just be prepared. We look at what we really need in our emergency kit to prep for a coronavirus outbreak.
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