Hundreds rally in Honolulu for Breonna Taylor
Ashley Dee, one of the organizers, said the demonstration was intended to shed light on the specific plight of black women as victims of systemic racism and violence by law enforcement. Read more
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Relief agencies explore new ways to provide help while protecting volunteers and the people they serve
The increased demand comes at the same time donations from traditional sources have evaporated. Read more
‘All we want is to be recognized as human beings’
David Broussard figures he was 6 or 7 years old when his parents sat him down for the talk many African American parents feel compelled to have with their sons. Read more
Maui candidates have to work around restrictions that have been keeping them from engaging voters
Candidates have been hard-pressed to find alternative means of engaging with constituents. Read more
Shoppers line up as Ross Dress for Less stores reopens
If two months in isolation taught the Lutu family anything, it was this: They needed more forks. Read more
Hawaii deputy sheriffs arrest quarantine-flouting tourist before he boards plane home
The man allegedly did not abide by the 14-day quarantine rule and had been posting images of himself at various locations across Oahu after arriving on May 1. Read more
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1 dead and 1 injured in highway moped crash
A 34-year-old Kealia man died Friday from injuries suffered in a moped crash two days earlier. Read more
‘He Huewai Ola’ webinar addresses domestic violence in Native Hawaiian homes
Master indigenous architect Palani Sinenci knows a few things about how to stabilize and secure foundational structures. Read more
With a limit on public gatherings, live feeds of Maui funerals are one way families are able to say goodbye
In the time of COVID-19, even death is not easily accommodated amid social-distancing edicts and stay-at-home orders. Read more
Punahou School faces more allegations of sexual abuse by faculty, coaches
As Kelley Lum Oshiro followed news reports on the string of sexual misconduct allegations lodged against a former basketball coach at her high school alma mater last week, she felt a familiar pang of guilt. Read more
National Heritage designation is proposed for Kaena Point
Hawaii U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Tulsi Gabbard have proposed a study of Kaena Point for potential designation as the state’s first National Heritage Area. Read more
Maui Memorial works to improve communication, safety policies amid cluster of cases
To some longtime staff members at Maui Memorial Medical Center, the April 6 revelation that at least 15 employees had tested positive for COVID-19 — and the maelstrom of controversy and recrimination that followed — was as predictable as it was distressing. Read more
Lockdown has gone too far, Hawaii protesters say
A caravan of about 50 vehicles Sunday traveled from the state Capitol to Costco in Kapolei to protest what participants consider governmental overreach in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Petition calls for leaders of Maui hospital to resign
An online petition calling for the resignation of four Maui Memorial Medical Center executives has garnered more than 3,000 signatures as public outcry over a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Maui’s only hospital intensifies. Read more
2020 census is more than a distraction from COVID-19
The Census 2020 drive is in almost-full swing on Maui with much ground yet to cover, figuratively and quite literally, to approach the goal of 100% participation. Read more
Maui officials rely on technology to conduct business in time of social separation
Maui residents determined to stay engaged in their local government during the COVID-19 shutdown have been rewarded with intimate glimpses of their representatives they wouldn’t get from a normal public meeting. Read more
University of Hawaii researchers identify drug that may help COVID-19 patients
Sleep-inducing drugs may be beneficial in treating patients infecting with COVID-19, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine and colleagues in Wuhan, China. Read more
YMCA will provide child care for essential workers
Three YMCA’s Leeward, Nuuanu and Windward branches will be providing childcare for essential workers starting Monday. Read more
East Maui residents hope restricting traffic on Hana Highway will prevent spread of coronavirus
The remote communities of East Maui know all about surviving in isolation; it’s the outsiders who don’t quite get it who draw their concern as residents seek to protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines to cease most flights
As the state’s visitor industry moves quickly toward protective hibernation, Hawaiian Airlines announced Sunday that it will suspend most of its long-haul passenger service and reduce its schedule of flights to the neighbor islands. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines suspending long-haul service, reducing flights within Hawaii
As the state’s primary economic driver moves quickly toward protective hibernation, Hawaiian Airlines announced today that it will suspend most of its long-haul passenger service and reduce its schedule of flights to the neighbor islands. Read more
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