States could be on hook for billions under Trump’s unemployment plan
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Whether President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. Equally up in the air is whether states, which are necessary partners in Trump’s plan to bypass Congress, will sign on.
County mulls suing companies for damage caused by climate change
The county will consider filing a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies for damages caused by climate change.
US tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to Europe’s alarm
ROME — With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
Roth, Marzo leading the pack for mayor: County prosecutor and political newcomer heading for runoff
Hawaii County Prosecutor Mitch Roth and political newcomer Ikaika Marzo were headed for a Nov. 3 runoff for Hawaii County mayor, judging from early returns in the state’s first all-mail election that had voters participating in record numbers.
Kapela, Ilagan bring new blood to Democrat House races
When the state Legislature reconvenes in 2021, Puna will have new representation in both the Senate and House.
UH-Hilo creates quarantine program for out-of-state students
The University of Hawaii at Hilo is working to assist returning out-of-state students who have asked for help complying with the state’s mandatory two-week quarantine.
Two council races will be decided in November
Races for two County Council seats will be decided in runoffs during the Nov. 3 general election.
UH-Hilo pushes back on student restrictions
As the state prepares to reinstate interisland travel restrictions next week to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, administrators at the University of Hawaii at Hilo have pushed back against further restrictions for out-of-state students.
Oahu moves to online-only classes; Kishimoto to meet with neighbor island officials
Oahu schools will temporarily move to online classes only when the school year starts — and the neighbor islands could follow suit.
Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help expected for jobless now
WASHINGTON — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
US hiring slows amid signs of longer-lasting economic damage
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring slowed in July as the coronavirus outbreak worsened, and the government’s jobs report offered signs Friday that the economic damage from the pandemic could last far longer than many observers originally envisioned.
So far, so good at Hilo dialysis clinic
Ige reinstates quarantine; Anderson warns virus cases could top 500 daily
Council members each get $100,000 in coronavirus relief money to give to constituents
Council passes construction code
Five Hawaii Fire Department personnel sidelined after battalion chief tests positive for COVID-19
Hawaii Supreme Court hears arguments about lawmakers’ use of controversial gut-and-replace tactic
Green warns of COVID-19 hospital surge
An additional 173 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Wednesday, pushing the state’s total case count to 2,389 as Lt. Gov. Josh Green warned of an impending hospital surge.
Landlords, tenants clash despite eviction moratorium
