International Space Station will grace southern sky
The International Space Station, weather permitting, will put on a show here never seen on the mainland. Read more
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Blaisdell Box Office offering refunds starting Wednesday
The box office will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesdays to Thursdays until May 31, to provide refunds for tickets purchased at the box office. Read more
Sewer line spews wastewater into Hawaii Kai Marina
A sewer line break sent wastewater into the Hawaii Kai Marina on Saturday, prompting a warning from the state Department of Health. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines requires passengers to wear face masks
Hawaiian Airlines on Friday announced enhanced COVID-19 measures that include requiring travelers to wear face coverings from check-in at the airport through disembarking at their destination, effective May 8. Read more
More visitors landed in Hawaii Tuesday despite passenger quarantine
The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported today that 494 trans-Pacific passengers arrived on Tuesday, including 121 visitors and 177 residents. Read more
Visitors keep flying to Hawaii despite mandatory quarantine, including 149 on Monday
The visitors keep on coming to Hawaii despite mandatory quarantine orders. Read more
Food is handed out at soccer complex
The city and Aloha Harvest handed out 10,000 “stew in a bag” grocery kits Sunday at the Waipio Soccer Complex. Read more
Watch out for COVID-19 scams online
The office of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) securities commissioner has sent the public a warning about online investment schemes circulating on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Read more
Visitors to Big Isle from Washington state arrested, cited for violating quarantine rule
Visiting public spaces including pools and fitness centers or restaurants is not allowed. Read more
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More drive-thru coronavirus testing available on Oahu and Lanai this weekend
All who attend will first be screened for symptoms and asked to provide personal information and contact numbers so results can be made known to them. Read more
Honolulu police arrest 91 in connection with coronavirus emergency violations
Honolulu police have issued 7,801 warnings and 3,010 citations to date for violations of the emergency order for the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
HFD acquires land for new Waialua fire station
The Honolulu Fire Department announced Friday that is has acquired land for a fire station in Waialua. Read more
Proclamation allows takeout booze sales
A proclamation signed today by Gov. David Ige authorizes liquor sales with takeout food orders, to provide a measure of relief to establishments with liquor licenses. Read more
Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald says no state court trials until end of May
Recktenwald also ordered the formation of the Committee on Operational Solutions, which would accelerate the courts’ capabilities to conduct proceedings remotely due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Judiciary said in a news release today. Read more
Oahu condo tower developer forms residential brokerage firm
A company involved in the development of a residential condominium and hotel tower on Kapiolani Boulevard has formed a real estate brokerage firm focused on new high-rise home sales. Read more
Hawaii airports to receive more than $133M in federal aid
The new funding will go to 15 airports in Hawaii experiencing severe economic disruption due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read more
Nonprofit offers free delivery services for kupuna
Kupuna and others who are homebound can go to the website hihelpisontheway.org to request a delivery service or to find information about volunteering with the nonprofit. Read more
Help available for Hawaii farmers in need
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is reviewing applications from local farmers who need financial assistance under the COVID-19 Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Read more
Fabric Mart ordered to close 3 Oahu stores as residents search for material for homemade face masks
The city’s “stay at home” guidance document says that retail fabric stores remain non-essential businesses despite the mayor’s recommendation that Honolulu residents wear cloth masks when going out in the community. Read more
Foodland to require customers to wear masks
Foodland Super Market said Thursday it will require all customers and employees to wear masks in the store beginning Monday. Read more
Drive-thru COVID-19 screening to be held in Waianae
Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 will be held Thursday at the Waianae Boat Harbor from 9 to 11 a.m. Read more
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