COVID-19

...total job reductions between January and April in Honolulu county were 34% of full-time jobs and 41% of part-time. These numbers were much higher on Hawaii (50% and 67%), Maui (69% and 68%), and Kauai (56% and 62%)....

...3 releases, no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...Except for Hawaii which has few deaths and the most restrictions, the most restrictive states have the highest death rate.  The least restrictive states have the fewest deaths....

...The University of Hawaiʻi plans to resume in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester on all 10 campuses....

...The unprecedented pause in economic activity has had a profoundly negative impact on Hawaii....

...Hawaii’s economy is suffering enormously because of the coronavirus lockdown, and much of the blame can be traced to the federal Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

...4 patients released today, no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...Hawaii's governor has taken caution and conservatism to an unusual level....

...one more death and one more hospitalized....

...the governor has suspended many laws....

... measures that must be taken now before "irreparable damage" is done to Hawaii's economy ....

...Hawaii’s coronavirus tally rises by only 1 case for second straight day....

... States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus ....

...To rebuild tourism the Governor should amend his emergency order to exempt from quarantine any visitor who can show a negative COVID test....

... two more hospitalized, no new deaths ....

... More than 100 gathered at the state Capitol on Friday to protest emergency stay-at-home orders ....

...FROM THE HONEYMOON SUITE TO CELL BLOCK....

...New petition urges lifting of lockdown so Hawaii residents can get back to work....

...Phone data reveals if states have mastered social distancing: Nevada, Vermont and Hawaii are best....

...one new hospitalization, no new deaths....

...A total of 434,856 visitors traveled to Hawaii....

...Clinics and outpatient services, such as imaging and rehabilitation services, were significantly reduced last month and elective procedures were ceased in order to limit the spread of COVID-19....

...The United States Navy will sponsor the 27th Rim of the Pacific exercise, Aug. 17-31....

...Hawai‘i Tourism Authority surveys found resident attitudes about tourism becoming more negative as the number of visitors increased....

... Mālama Meals, a new group formed by Da Spot and other partners, currently provides more than 10,000 meals a day to kupuna and others in need ....

...Realtors and car dealers at the top of the list....

...no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...The initial investigation of the outbreak on the carrier included a recommendation that the Navy reinstate Captain Brett Crozier....

...Wiser regulators than those in Maui would avoid bloody-minded enforcement that deters voluntary civic action to help the public in a crisis....

...As of Tuesday, 64 sailors on guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG-100) have tested positive for the virus, with 63 percent of the crew tested....

...Hawaii DoH is seeking 60 more contact tracers to total 90.  420 are needed ....

... Major reforms could help the pension system honor its promises ....

...317 new tests, one new hospitalization, no new deaths....

...The memorandum titled “Balancing Public Safety with the Preservation of Civil Rights” asks U.S. attorneys to be on the “lookout” for abuses of powers from government officials....

...Six police cars swoop in on Honolulu Mayoral candidate Choon James, Monday, April 27, 2020, as she attempts to video the destruction of Monkeypod trees being cut down during repaving of the Ala Moana/Magic Island parking lot....

...City to open a Provisional Outdoor Screening and Triage (POST) facility in Pearl City....

...COVID-19’s Uneven Impact on Businesses and Workers: Results from a UHERO-Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Survey....

...A total of 28,260 individuals have been tested in the state. 169 new test results reported since yesterday....

...it may be harder to social distance or self-isolate in multigenerational households....

...If the person refuses to provide a phone number that can be answered on the spot, law enforcement is contacted and they are subject to citation and arrest....

...no new deaths and no new hospitalizations....

...This is not a far-fetched scenario....

...The stay-at-home order means residents may leave their homes only for various essential needs....

... Sunlight and openness are essential to keeping our lawmakers and administrative officials honest and accountable to citizens .... 

...no new deaths, one more hospitalized....

...The funds will go to Hawai‘i Foodbank to deploy food distributions at four new locations across O‘ahu beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020....

...Was it really necessary to suspend those laws to help fight the coronavirus? What can be done to restore government transparency and accountability in Hawaii?....

...DLS: Contrary to what the Caldwell admin and Civil Beat claim, all of our COVID tests are approved by FDA under an EUA....

...Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 5 new positive cases for a cumulative total of 601 cases statewide....

...and no new deaths....