Bank of Hawaii donates $3 million to fund addressing impacts of coronavirus
It is, to date, the largest corporate donation to HCF’s fund, which was established by the foundation and the Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund. Read more
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Watch free films online with your Hawaii library card during quarantine
The Hawaii Public Library System is offering everyone with a library card access to more than 30,000 films on the streaming service Kanopy through the month of April at no charge. Read more
Muggy, rainy weekend weather in store for Hawaii
An approaching low-pressure system will bring light southeasterly to southerly winds, resulting in deep and unstable tropical moisture from Friday through Monday as well as numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines to provide free flights for medical professionals in new coronavirus interisland flight schedule
Starting April 4, Hawaiian Airlines will make 16 daily roundtrip flights between Honolulu and Hilo and Kona on Big Island; Kahului on Maui; and Lihue on Kauai. Read more
Ten more public schools to offer free keiki meals
Breakfast will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Read more
Honolulu Hale closed except for essential business starting Monday
Access to Honolulu Hale will be limited to only those city employees and members of the public who are there on official business starting Monday. Read more
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific to standardize cleanup for flowers
A new floral policy at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater will standardize the cleanup of flowers and other items left at grave sites. Read more
Drawing for order of Hawaii political parties in 2020 primary election ballot to be conducted on Facebook live
The state Office of Elections announced today that it will conduct a drawing on Facebook live on April 1 to determine the order of political parties to appear on the 2020 primary election ballot. Read more
Bank of Hawaii donates face shields, masks, $100K
Bank of Hawaii announced today it will be donating more than 1,200 face shields and masks, as well as making a $100,000 contribution to the Healthcare Association of Hawaii. Read more
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Collection of face mask donations set for Friday at state Capitol
A construction industry drive for personal protection equipment, or PPE, will be held for the Healthcare Association of Hawaii Friday at the state Capitol between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Read more
Hawaiian Electric warns of spike in scam calls during coronavirus pandemic
Hawaiian Electric is warning customers about a spike in spam calls and texts threatening to disconnect their electricity unless they pay. Read more
Tsunami watch for Hawaii canceled after 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Kuril Islands
The short-lived watch was in effect for about an hour this evening. Read more
Kahala Hotel & Resort suspends operations until May 1
The Kahala Hotel & Resort announced today that it will temporarily suspend operations from Tuesday through May 1 in an effort to slow the progression of COVID-19 in Hawaii. Read more
Sailboat runs aground in Waikiki
A salvage company was working Sunday to remove a sailboat that ran aground near the Waikiki Reef Hotel. Read more
Honolulu suspending road tests for driver’s licenses amid coronavirus concerns
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
University of Hawaii cancels all graduation commencement ceremonies
Lassner encouraged students and staff “to think of this moment as delayed, and not a loss.” Read more
Online classes extended through end of semester throughout University of Hawaii system
UH campuses will remain open to students and employees, but campus libraries are closed to the public. Read more
USS Arizona Memorial closes due to coronavirus outbreak
About 4,000 to 5,000 people visited the memorial daily. Read more
Ala Moana Center to cut hours, open weekdays noon to 7 p.m.
Ala Moana Center is cutting back its hours, starting Monday the mall hours will be noon to 7 p.m. for stores Monday through Saturday; some restaurants may be open later. Read more
Space station will grace Hawaii skies
The International Space Station will put in a few spectacular appearances in Hawaii skies in the coming days, if the clouds cooperate. Read more
Flash flood watch begins Sunday night for all Hawaiian islands
A flash flood watch is in effect starting Sunday night for all Hawaiian islands. Read more
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