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University of Hawaii to make SAT, ACT optional for fall 2021
May. 26, 2020 10:31 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii announced that the SAT and ACT will be optional for applicants for the fall 2021 semester as a result of the coronavirus. The exemption for the two standardized entrance exams is only for students applying to enter the university for the 2021-22 academic year, The...
Honolulu to delay planned stormwater utility fee for a year
May. 26, 2020 10:24 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu will delay a planned stormwater utility fee and fund until after Hawaii’s economy improves from the impact of the coronavirus, officials said. The city plans to continue a second series of community meetings this week about a proposal to improve storm water management and to...
Military continues to boost Hawaii economy during virus
May. 25, 2020 11:14 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. military spending continues to be a pillar of Hawaii's economy as the Department of Defense has so far proved resistant to the financial impact of the coronavirus. The financial damaged suffered by the state because of the significant decrease in tourism has been offset by...
Macy’s to reopen most Hawaii locations for in-store shopping
May. 23, 2020 3:29 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Macy's Inc. has reopened 11 department store locations in Hawaii with new safety guidelines after temporary closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The New York-based company made the announcement Friday saying stores statewide will reopen for in-store shopping, curbside delivery and...
Hawaii struggles to enforce vacation rental quarantines
May. 22, 2020 4:06 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu is not capable of effectively enforcing a mandatory, 14-day quarantine on visitors staying in Oahu vacation rentals during the coronavirus pandemic, an official said. Honolulu's Acting Director of Planning and Permitting Kathy Sokugawa told state senators her department does not...
Group pushes Native Hawaiian values for economic revival
May. 21, 2020 10:31 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — A newly formed policy group has announced an effort to reboot Hawaii’s tourist-based economy following the coronavirus outbreak using Native Hawaiian cultural values. The Aina Aloha Economic Futures Declaration sent to Democratic Gov. David Ige seeks to create an economy based on...
Medical center in Honolulu resumes non-emergency surgeries
May. 21, 2020 10:28 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu has resumed non-emergency surgeries after gradually reopening clinics and other outpatient services over the past three weeks. Surgeries resumed Wednesday at the hospital's main operating room in Honolulu after officials reported a decrease in...
Hawaii closes charity serving meals, cites safety violations
May. 20, 2020 10:41 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Department of Health has ordered the immediate closure of a charity serving thousands of meals to needy people because of food safety violations. Malama Meals served meals to seniors, the homeless and others considered at risk since the outbreak of the coronavirus, KGMB-TV...
Hawaii schools to offer online and in-person summer courses
May. 20, 2020 10:38 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii public schools are expected to offer in-person and online course options this summer, education officials said. Hawaii Department of Education Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said in-person instruction will be available to students who struggled with distance learning resulting...
Oahu hospital's donated devices keeping patients connected
May. 19, 2020 10:01 AM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — A program providing donated iPads and computer tablets has allowed patients at a Hawaii hospital to stay in contact with loved ones during the coronavirus outbreak. Family and friends who cannot visit patients at Queen’s Medical Center West Oahu can receive medical updates and make...
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