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University of Hawaii botanist who died of coronavirus ‘will be sorely missed’

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 4, 2020

Whistler, whose death was announced Friday, was the third person to die of the coronavirus in Hawaii. Read more

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell urges all Oahu residents to wear masks outside

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 2, 2020

He said residents shouldn’t wear N95 masks, which are for first responders and in short supply. Read more

Honolulu Fire Department shuts down Kalihi fire station after 2nd firefighter tests positive for coronavirus

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 31, 2020

“Overnight emergency response coverage will be handled by the two other fire stations in the Kalihi area,” an HFD spokesman said. Read more

Family of Ewa Beach man hopes for recovery; Hawaii coronavirus tally rises to 175

By Rob Shikina
March 30, 2020

The family of Lee-Jacob “Coby” Torda continued hoping for news of improvement Sunday from Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center where Torda was in a medically induced coma due to his battle with the new coronavirus. Read more

Person in Ka‘elepulu Elementary community tests positive for coronavirus

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 29, 2020

One person at Ka‘elepulu Elementary School has tested positive for coronavirus, the school principal said today. Read more

2 sought in Honolulu home invasion robbery

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 29, 2020

Police were looking for two suspects in an armed home invasion robbery that occurred during broad daylight Saturday in Honolulu. Read more

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About 260 people screened in Waipahu as drive-thru coronavirus testing ramps up

By Rob Shikina
March 29, 2020

About 260 people were tested Saturday for coronavirus at a drive-thru screening site at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, one of two pop-up screening events this weekend on Oahu. Read more

Hawaii Health Department warns about dangers of antimalarial drugs to treat coronavirus

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 28, 2020

The state Department of Health is warning the public about potentially dangerous side effects from using non-approved antimalarial drugs to treat a coronavirus infection. Read more

8 more cases in Hawaii for total of 56

By Rob Shikina
March 23, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases in Hawaii increased by eight Sunday, pushing up the statewide total to 56 and indicating a limited amount of the virus spreading in the community. Read more

Cruise ship passengers to go directly to airport

By Rob Shikina
March 23, 2020

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship will begin offloading its 2,000 passengers at Honolulu Harbor today after initially being denied permission to do so because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

Sailboat runs aground in Waikiki

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 23, 2020

A salvage company was working Sunday to remove a sailboat that ran aground near the Waikiki Reef Hotel. Read more

Norwegian Jewel passengers to offload at Honolulu Harbor despite statewide pause in cruise ship activity

By Rob Shikina
March 22, 2020

The cruise ship was experiencing “propulsion problems” that require repairs without any passengers onboard. Read more

More than 2,200 line up for free coronavirus testing in Kakaako

By Rob Shikina
March 22, 2020

More than 400 people received a free coronavirus test Saturday at a drive-thru testing site at Kakaako Makai Gateway Park. Read more

More than 400 tested in drive-thru coronavirus testing site in Kakaako

By Rob Shikina
March 21, 2020

The free testing program was geared toward Oahu residents whose jobs put them at risk of contracting coronavirus. Read more

Honolulu suspending road tests for driver’s licenses amid coronavirus concerns

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 20, 2020

Honolulu officials said today the city will suspend all road tests to obtain a driver’s license through April 2 to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Read more

Facebook’s Zuckerberg interviews infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci

By Star-Advertiser staff
March 19, 2020

Fauci urged young people to avoid crowds to slow the spread of the virus also known as COVID-19. Read more

Social distancing is crucial, Ige says

By Rob Shikina
March 16, 2020

State officials emphasized again Sunday that “social distancing” will be key in helping to reduce the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Hawaii. Read more