Federal officials estimate that governments have spending commitments for more than 80% of the funds, even if that’s hard to tell from their reporting requirements. Read more
Gordon Hunter Pedersen sold a product called “structural alkaline silver,” which he claimed could “destroy the membrane of the virus” and cure COVID-19. Read more
State health officials are reminding the public to be vigilant as COVID-19 numbers rise, particularly as hospitalizations continue to increase. Read more
A steady uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted the state Department of Health to remind the public to keep the spread of the disease in mind. Read more
For the week ending July 29, COVID-19 hospital admissions were at 9,056. That’s an increase of about 12% from the previous week. Read more
The increase in hospitalizations is in line with national trends, which also indicate a rise in recent weeks. Read more
Today’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling health problems. Read more
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
The June arrivals are a 5.5% increase from arrivals in June 2022. Read more
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The board, led by new conservative board members elected since last year, has revoked that anti-racism resolution and copies of it will be removed from school buildings. Read more
The fast food chain pointed to “the importance of customer service and the ability to show our Associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering the health and well-being of all individuals.” Read more
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
Although the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended, many Hawaii residents continue to struggle with housing and access to health care. Read more
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
Free from grueling COVID restrictions at last, Chinese travelers are seizing the moment. Read more
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
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
A lawsuit alleged the federal government overstepped in its efforts to address posts that could result in vaccine hesitancy or affect elections. Read more
The numbers issued today by the U.S. Small Business Administration inspector general are much greater than the office’s previous projections. Read more
While markets can be a good showcase for vendors, they have their drawbacks too. Read more
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
