Virus clouds prospects for Hawaii’s mental health reforms
HONOLULU — Among the business Hawaii lawmakers left unfinished when they abruptly suspended the Legislature to help slow the spread of the coronavirus were proposals to improve psychiatric care for the state’s mentally ill.
Drive-through virus testing available Sunday in Hilo
Premier Medical Group and Bay Clinic, with the support of Hawaii County COVID-19 Task Force, will offer a drive-through screening and testing clinic.
U.S. exceeds 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
The United States had 100,717 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 11:45 a.m. HST — by far more than any other nation.
Bookstore works to get educational materials to out-of-school at-risk students
With schools shuttered, a Big Island bookstore is spearheading an effort to get educational materials to at-risk students forced to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
3 face enhanced charges due to COVID-19 emergency declarations
The COVID-19 emergencies declared by Gov. David Ige and Mayor Harry Kim allow for enhanced charges for certain crimes.
Young Brothers to stop accepting ‘nonessential’ cargo
A look at other coronavirus-related news from throughout the island and state.
State begins enforcing 14-day shelter-in-place order for arriving travelers
The state’s new policy of quarantining air travelers for two weeks already has reduced visitation rates to a trickle.
Travelers landing in Hawaii find tough quarantine rules
HONOLULU — Travelers landing in Hawaii on Thursday found a new requirement that they hole up in hotel rooms or their homes for 14 days to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
State and Region briefs for March 27
A brief look at other news from throughout the state and Pacific.
Ige: Staying at home the only way to beat COVID-19
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday recognized the challenges faced by Hawaii residents during the statewide lockdown aimed at slowing the progression of COVID-19, and discussed ongoing efforts to provide relief to those affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Few out and about on first day of statewide lockdown
Whether it was because of Gov. David Ige’s order to lock down the state, or simply due to inclement weather, few people were out and about on the first day of the state’s five-week stay-at-home order.
Boys & Girls Club initiates meal program to help at-risk people during pandemic
Seven members of the Boys and Girls Club of Hilo sent more than 200 meals to East Hawaii shelters on Wednesday to help support at-risk people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hawaiian Electric warns of surge in scam calls
A look at other coronavirus-related news from throughout the island and state.
Green briefs council; Lt. Gov. pushes for stricter coronavirus protections
Lt. Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday to continue his message of greater social distancing, more coronavirus testing and stricter laws to cut off the deadly disease before it overtakes the islands — regardless of what’s been going on in state Capitol corridors.
United States No. 1 in confirmed COVID-19 cases
The United States now has more COVID-19 cases than any other nation.
State briefs for March 26
A brief look at other news from throughout the state.
Tech issues hampered information on tsunami watch for Hawaii
HONOLULU — Technical issues made it difficult to get information about a tsunami watch issued Tuesday afternoon for Hawaii and its subsequent cancellation, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.
State and Region briefs for March 25
A brief look at other news from throughout the state and Pacific region.
Obituaries for March 25
Previously scheduled services for the late Albert Mamuad Duldulao Sr. have been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Task force doctor defends COVID-19 screening of senators
Dr. Scott Miscovich, a private physician on Oahu who is a senior adviser on Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s COVID-19 Task Force, said Tuesday he conducted the testing of several asymptomatic senators at the state capitol on Thursday after Sen. Clarence Nishihara tested positive.