Long COVID study examining lungs seeks Hawaii participants
A pulmonologist at The Queen’s University Medical Group has embarked on a study examining factors responsible for long COVID-19 in Hawaii. Read more
Coronavirus Outbreak in Hawaii
Hawaii visitor arrivals in June continued to show signs of recovery
The June arrivals are a 5.5% increase from arrivals in June 2022. Read more
Kokua Line: How do nonprofits get COVID-19 relief now?
Question: Which nonprofits got the COVID-19 relief grants the first round? What’s the deadline for the second round? If we didn’t get money the first time, can we try again? What if insurance covered some losses? Read more
Struggles continue despite more positive outlook on COVID-19 pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended, many Hawaii residents continue to struggle with housing and access to health care. Read more
Hawaii, Japanese leaders to share ideas at inaugural summit
Hundreds of senior government officials and business and civic leaders from Japan and Hawaii are expected to attend an inaugural summit celebrating the ties between the two countries this month in Waikiki. Read more
Editorial: Heed warning of ‘tripledemic’ rise
The days are long and sunny — great conditions for meeting up with friends. It’s not even a week past the Fourth of July. Who wants to talk about COVID? Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-19 cases ‘pretty steady’
The effects of COVID-19 can still be felt in Hawaii and the world, whether it be on the health of the population or the health of the economy. Read more
COVID ‘whistleblower’s’ firing headed to arbitration
A former COVID-19-era epidemiological specialist who was fired from the state Health Department after saying “contact tracers” were woefully understaffed and overworked under dangerous conditions faces an arbitration hearing in July, followed by a possible trial over her lawsuit alleging wrongful dismissal. Read more
City to hold in-person rent, utility relief enrollment event in Hauula
The program is a resource for Oahu residents and families who suffered severe financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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Kokua Line: Does HMSA still reimburse cost of COVID-19 home tests?
Question: Does HMSA still reimburse for purchases of COVID-19 home test kits? If so, how do I get reimbursed? Read more
Kalaupapa park remains closed 3 years after pandemic shutdown
The National Park Service unit has been closed to the general public since COVID-19 struck in 2020. Read more
Honolulu’s rent, utility relief program maxed out in 2 hours
The program, which offers up to six months of rent and utility help for eligible renters, reopened at 2 p.m. Tuesday to accept 2,000 more applications. Read more
Hotels offer applicants perks amid staffing shortages
More than 80% of hoteliers across the nation are reporting staffing shortages, and Hawaii is no exception with this year’s projection for state hotel jobs expected to be nearly 12% below pre-pandemic levels. Read more
Former mayor documents COVID-era frustrations, alliances in book
Caldwell was in his final year as Honolulu mayor when COVID- 19 reached Oahu through an infected tourist arriving in 2020. Read more
Pancake House among May bankruptcy filers
The Original Pancake House was among the debtors filing for bankruptcy in May as the number of cases in the state increased for the second straight month. Read more
Oahu medical calls up 20% since pre-COVID
As the pandemic wanes, Honolulu Emergency Services Department Director Dr. Jim Ireland says medical calls on Oahu have spiked over 20% compared to the pre-COVID-19 years. Read more
Hilo nursing home says it is clear of active COVID cases
The 252-bed nursing home recently suffered from an outbreak that was reported to the Hawaii Department of Health in early April, with 93 cases, including 76 residents and 17 staff. Read more
Pandemic response film up for honor
“Caught Inside,” a documentary about the creation of Hawaii’s COVID-19 testing program, which later became a model worldwide, is a finalist for a prestigious regional Emmy Award. Read more
COVID outbreak at Hilo nursing home includes 93 cases, 1 death
A recent COVID-19 outbreak at a Hilo nursing home has resulted in 93 cases and one death, according to the state Department of Health. Read more
Hilo nursing home outbreak includes 93 COVID cases
The Hawaii Department of Health said it was notified in early April of the outbreak at Life Care Center of Hilo, and has been providing technical assistance to the facility. Read more
Queen’s eases masking requirements at its facilities
Visitors will no longer be required to wear masks, unless required by the patient’s specific illness and related to a “transmission-based precaution.” Read more
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