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1 new coronavirus case on Oahu, but 1 removed from Maui, bringing Hawaii’s total to 653

1 new coronavirus case on Oahu, but 1 removed from Maui, bringing Hawaii’s total to 653

By Star-Advertiser staff
June 2, 2020
Updated 12:37 p.m.

Officials reported one new case on Oahu, but removed one case from Maui as a result of “updated testing information.” Three new release cases on Oahu were reported today, according to health officials.

Food demands in Hawaii increase as unemployment insurance complaints continue

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Trump-touted drug hydroxychloroquine fails to prevent COVID-19 in rigorous study

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VIDEO: Dr. Leslie Chun, CEO of Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group, joins the COVID-19 Care Conversation

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Police shove, make AP journalists stop covering protest in New York

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Nevada betting on health safety as Las Vegas casinos reopen

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Lee Cataluna: Quarantined visitor follows Golden Rule

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Stories of racism are all too familiar for University of Hawaii volleyball assistant coach Joshua Walker

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HTA chief announces retirement amid crisis for Hawaii tourism industry

HTA president and CEO Chris Tatum has given the agency notice that he will retire on Aug. 31 after 40 years in the hospitality industry.

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Arrest warrants issued for 3 more officers in George Floyd death

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Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

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Kunia crash leaves motorcyclist dead; other driver arrested for alleged drunk driving

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Three men around Oahu allegedly assault women in front of children in separate cases

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Pilgrim’s Pride CEO among indicted for chicken price-fixing

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Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from U.S.

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High surf advisory in effect for all south shores, Kahului sets new record high temperature

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper says no military for protests as standby troops leave

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Coronavirus Outbreak

State health officials build up team of public health workers as Hawaii reopens its economy

State health officials build up team of public health workers as Hawaii reopens its economy

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from U.S.

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from U.S.

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Food demands in Hawaii increase as unemployment insurance complaints continue

Food demands in Hawaii increase as unemployment insurance complaints continue

No quarantine for arriving military in Hawaii, but ‘restriction of movement’ required

No quarantine for arriving military in Hawaii, but ‘restriction of movement’ required

AMERICA IN TURMOIL

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

Denver Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, George Floyd

Denver Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, George Floyd

Arrest warrants issued for 3 more officers in George Floyd death

Arrest warrants issued for 3 more officers in George Floyd death

Nation’s streets calmest in days; police credit curfews

Nation’s streets calmest in days; police credit curfews

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George Floyd protests enter Week 2 across the nation

George Floyd protests enter Week 2 across the nation

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Hawaii residents in need welcome food distribution events

Hawaii residents in need welcome food distribution events

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Community leaders respond after plans for homeless station in Chinatown nixed

Community leaders respond after plans for homeless station in Chinatown nixed

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Hawaiian Airlines provides glimpse of new travel procedures

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Young Brothers lays out dwindling-cash predicament

Young Brothers lays out dwindling-cash predicament

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Food demands in Hawaii increase as unemployment insurance complaints continue

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State health officials build up team of public health workers as Hawaii reopens its economy

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No quarantine for arriving military in Hawaii, but ‘restriction of movement’ required

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Honolulu mayoral race is set with 15 candidates

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Sports

Stories of racism are all too familiar for University of Hawaii volleyball assistant coach Joshua Walker

Stories of racism are all too familiar for University of Hawaii volleyball assistant coach Joshua Walker

By Stephen Tsai stsai@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 12:05 a.m.

Ferd Lewis: Questions abound on the return of youth sports

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University of Hawaii football team will continue to be early risers

Ferd Lewis: Hawaii Tourism Authority could add its muscle to University of Hawaii men’s volleyball for 2021

4 selected to Hawaii Officials Hall of Fame

Editorial

Editorial: Welcoming back interisland travel

Editorial: Welcoming back interisland travel

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Letters: Americans frustrated, fed up with injustice; Earth bigger than TMT poll; Vacation rentals could help economic recovery

Column: We must fight systemic racism together

Column: We must fight systemic racism together

Off the News: IHS rethinks Chinatown triage center

Off the News: IHS rethinks Chinatown triage center

Entertainment

Cannes announces lineup for a festival canceled by COVID-19

Cannes announces lineup for a festival canceled by COVID-19

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Late-night hosts say fighting racism means more than just talk

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Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday

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Apple Music pauses browse feature in support of #BlackOutTuesday

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Judge gives control of Joe Exotic’s zoo to Carole Baskin

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The Weekly Eater: Oahu restaurants face challenge of welcoming back diners

The Weekly Eater: Oahu restaurants face challenge of welcoming back diners

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Next generation steps up to keep Mandalay running through difficult times

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By Request: James Beard finalist Gaby Maeda gives Grandma credit

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The Little Foodie: Do-it-yourself sushi offers something for all

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EbiNomi takes the leap in Waikiki

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Lee Cataluna: Quarantined visitor follows Golden Rule

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Ferd Lewis: Questions abound on the return of youth sports

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Kokua Line: Limited licensing services leave new drivers in the lurch

Kokua Line: Limited licensing services leave new drivers in the lurch

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The Weekly Eater: Oahu restaurants face challenge of welcoming back diners

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The Weekly Eater: Oahu restaurants face challenge of welcoming back diners

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Kokua Line: Limited licensing services leave new drivers in the lurch

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Maui

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Maui candidates have to work around restrictions that have been keeping them from engaging voters

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Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

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Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from U.S.

Ex-Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defends naming special counsel for Russia inquiry

Ex-Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defends naming special counsel for Russia inquiry

Defense Secretary Mark Esper says no military for protests as standby troops leave

Defense Secretary Mark Esper says no military for protests as standby troops leave

HEALTH

Trump-touted drug hydroxychloroquine fails to prevent COVID-19 in rigorous study

Trump-touted drug hydroxychloroquine fails to prevent COVID-19 in rigorous study

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Congo now faces 2nd Ebola outbreak in northern province

FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug

Features

Hawaii boy, 6, creates book to help kids deal with coronavirus

Hawaii boy, 6, creates book to help kids deal with coronavirus

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May 31, 2020

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Hawaii honors four officials with HOF bid

Hawaii honors four officials with HOF bid

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Hall of Honor selects 12 more legends

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1992 Hall of Honor

2015 Hall of Honor

Hawaii Warrior World

Reliving Hawaii softball’s Women’s College World Series ride to Oklahoma City, 10 years later

Reliving Hawaii softball’s Women’s College World Series ride to Oklahoma City, 10 years later

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Hawaii men’s volleyball: Rado Parapunov, Colton Cowell, Patrick Gasman will be back for 2021 season

Hawaii football: Rojesterman Farris to Atlanta Falcons, JoJo Ward to Arizona Cardinals

Hawaii football: Cole McDonald drafted in 7th round by Tennessee Titans

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Denver Broncos stop football to talk about race relations, George Floyd

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NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home

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Tiger Woods speaks out for 1st time since George Floyd’s death

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GOOD NEWS

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Missing hikers found after 18 days in New Zealand wilderness

Georgia Aquarium says beluga whale born earlier in May

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BUSINESS

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

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Ford F-150 factory workers question carmaker’s safety controls

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HTA chief announces retirement amid crisis for Hawaii tourism industry

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Pilgrim’s Pride CEO among indicted for chicken price-fixing

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Nevada betting on health safety as Las Vegas casinos reopen

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ODD NEWS

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Glazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming Florida bear into trap

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Bald truth: Cincinnati MLS team tweets wrong photo of new coach

Ducklings orphaned by snapping turtle safe in New York City

Live Well

Diabetics with COVID-19 face serious complications

Diabetics with COVID-19 face serious complications

Older people at risk of COVID-19 cannot participate in person during disaster relief

Seniors connect using chat programs across U.S.

Meal, grocery delivery services can help sheltering seniors

From lessons to recitals, piano teacher presses on

Focus on Japan

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After ‘Terrace House’ reality star’s death, Japan vows to rip the mask off online hate

Tokyo Olympics just beginning race to reset themselves

Japan spared COVID-19’s first wave, so what now?

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japan tentatively begins to open up after coronavirus emergency ends

Travel

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos allowed to reopen Thursday

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos allowed to reopen Thursday

Help! One firm refused to refund travelers more than $100,000

Pick a card and be transported: 7 board games from around the world

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Recipes

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By Request: James Beard finalist Gaby Maeda gives Grandma credit

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Recipe: 1 sauce, 4 meals

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The Electric Kitchen: Get back to grilled goodness

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Recipe: A macaroni salad for modern times

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The Little Foodie: Do-it-yourself sushi offers something for all

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National news

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

Updated 12:05 p.m.

Pilgrim’s Pride CEO among indicted for chicken price-fixing

Updated 11:35 a.m.

Scientists learn how tiny critters make ocean ‘snot palaces’

Updated 11:25 a.m.

Arrest warrants issued for 3 more officers in George Floyd death

Updated 12:17 p.m.

Nation’s streets calmest in days; police credit curfews

Updated 7 a.m.

World news

Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coast

Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall on Mexico Gulf coast

Updated 7:45 a.m.

Severe cyclone approaches India’s financial capital Mumbai

Updated 8:56 p.m.

Trump questions render Trudeau speechless for 21 seconds

Updated 8:52 p.m.

Embattled at home, Trump finds himself isolated abroad, too

Updated 8:58 p.m.

Around world, police chokeholds scrutinized

Updated 8:40 p.m.

UK’s Boris Johnson pledges to let in Hong Kong citizens if needed

Updated 6:10 p.m.

New York Times

Embattled at home, Trump finds himself isolated abroad, too

Embattled at home, Trump finds himself isolated abroad, too

Updated 8:58 p.m.

Going viral, or not, in the Milky Way

Updated 5:35 p.m.

March peacefully or ‘take the streets’? Protesters debate what comes next

Updated 5:24 p.m.

Monster or machine? A profile of the coronavirus at 6 months

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Who’s wearing a mask? Women, democrats and city dwellers

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Obituaries

Wes Unseld, Hall of Famer and NBA champion in D.C., dies at 74

Wes Unseld, Hall of Famer and NBA champion in D.C., dies at 74

John Randall / 1924-2020: Hawaii-based fish expert ranked at top of the field

Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies at 84

Warrior-statesman retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Hank Stackpole dies

Patriarch of Watumull’s helped develop aloha wear industry

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