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Hawaii provides $10M in grants to make protective equipment
HONOLULU (AP) — The state of Hawaii plans to provide $10 million in grants for small businesses to manufacture personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Democratic Lt. Gov Josh Green supports the grant program and said there is a lasting need for the health safety...
COVID-19 death toll at Hawaii veterans home rises to 18
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — An outbreak at a Hawaii veterans home has killed 18 residents and yielded three different investigations by state and federal officials. There have been 69 residents at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home that have tested positive for the coronavirus, 28 of whom are receiving care in...
Honolulu police arrest 2, close bar after COVID-19 violation
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu liquor and law enforcement officials say they have arrested multiple people and closed down a bar for violating restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Brix and Bones sports bar was shut down after it remained opened despite public health orders that require bars...
Hawaii high court mulls e-signatures in impeachment petition
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu officials arbitrarily rejected electronic signatures in an impeachment petition, a lawyer for a businessman who wants the city's embattled prosecutor impeached argued before the state Supreme Court Friday. Tracy Yoshimura is seeking impeachment of Prosecuting Attorney Keith...
Hawaii court hears case on legality of foreign fishing labor
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on the legality of granting licenses to foreign workers in Hawaii’s longline commercial fishing fleet, which for years has been under scrutiny after an Associated Press investigation revealed claims of human trafficking and questionable...
Hawaii schools to adopt blended learning under new guidance
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Department of Education Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said Thursday the state's public schools would start combining stay-at-home and remote learning instruction during the second quarter that starts next month, but the teachers union vowed to fight the plan. Most schools in the...
The Latest: Hawaii again sets plan for pre-testing tourists
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s governor says that starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for the coronavirus. Gov. David Ige said Wednesday that travelers will have to take the test within 72 hours before their flight arrives in...
Hawaii to allow travelers to skip quarantine with virus test
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Wednesday that starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to take the test within 72 hours before their flight arrives in the islands. Ige said drug...
Hawaii's lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green has tested positive for the coronavirus. Green told Hawaii News Now on Friday and said he feels fine but will continue to monitor his symptoms. The deputy governor has been one of the top officials in the state's effort to suppress the spread of the virus. A...
Hawaii launches $100M program for rental housing assistance
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii residents at risk of eviction because of the financial impact of the coronavirus may be eligible for financial assistance under a new $100 million rent relief and housing assistance program. Democratic Gov. David Ige announced the launch Tuesday of the program that will use federal...
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