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Hawaii counts 21 new coronavirus cases as statewide tally rises to 1,220

Hawaii counts 21 new coronavirus cases as statewide tally rises to 1,220

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Updated 12:34 p.m.
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As of today, 311 infections in Hawaii are active cases, with a total of 890 patients now classified by health officials as “released from isolation.” Eighteen new release cases were reported today.

21 injured in explosion and fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego

Updated 5:16 p.m.

Most Hawaii public schools will blend in-person and distance learning when classes resume

Updated 8:22 a.m.
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‘Turtle Beach’ could become a hot spot for coronavirus once tourists return, scientist warns

Updated 8:32 a.m.
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Kokua Line: Hawaii claimants seeking jobless aid end up with big PUA bills instead

Updated 10:20 p.m.
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Trump aides undercut Dr. Anthony Fauci as he speaks up on coronavirus concerns

Updated 3:57 p.m.

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

Updated 4:36 p.m.
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Hawaii financial institutions offer services to address difficult times

David Shapiro: Kai Kahele traveling a gilded political fast lane to Washington

Updated 9:44 p.m.
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Top News

Hawaii sees 2,296 airline passenger arrivals

During this time last year, about 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors.

Updated 1:43 p.m.
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Woman, 65, drowns after struggling in water in Nimitz area

Updated 4:42 p.m.

Appeals court: First federal execution in 17 years can proceed

Updated 2:52 p.m.

Grandson of Elvis Presley dies at age 27 in California

Updated 2:45 p.m.

Suspect allegedly endangered family after wielding gun in Waikele

Updated 4:46 p.m.

Anti-racism protesters rally after ‘Black Lives Matter’ painted over in California

Updated 4:29 p.m.

Amazon says email to employees banning TikTok was a mistake

Updated 5:05 p.m.

Florida shatters national record for new coronavirus cases

Updated 8:16 a.m.
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Search for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera resumes in California lake

Updated 11:59 a.m.

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman contracts coronavirus

Updated 11:44 a.m.

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Coronavirus Outbreak

Hawaii sees 2,296 airline passenger arrivals

Hawaii sees 2,296 airline passenger arrivals

Hawaii counts 21 new coronavirus cases as statewide tally rises to 1,220

Hawaii counts 21 new coronavirus cases as statewide tally rises to 1,220

Trump aides undercut Dr. Anthony Fauci as he speaks up on coronavirus concerns

Trump aides undercut Dr. Anthony Fauci as he speaks up on coronavirus concerns

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman contracts coronavirus

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman contracts coronavirus

AMERICA IN TURMOIL

Anti-racism protesters rally after ‘Black Lives Matter’ painted over in California

Anti-racism protesters rally after ‘Black Lives Matter’ painted over in California

Tucker Carlson writer resigns after racist posts revealed

Tucker Carlson writer resigns after racist posts revealed

St. Louis police execute search warrant at home of couple who pointed gun at protesters

St. Louis police execute search warrant at home of couple who pointed gun at protesters

Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is ‘white privilege’

Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is ‘white privilege’

Photo Galleries

Local temples honor the season with virtual bon dances

Local temples honor the season with virtual bon dances

Dine in Chinatown event provides small boost to area merchants

Dine in Chinatown event provides small boost to area merchants

Video

Scientist sees Hawaii’s Turtle Beach as potential virus hotspot

Scientist sees Hawaii’s Turtle Beach as potential virus hotspot

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

When schools reopen Aug. 4, should it be mandatory for desks to be 6 feet apart?

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Hawaii News

Chinatown event gives businesses a boost as virus cases climb in Hawaii

Chinatown event gives businesses a boost as virus cases climb in Hawaii

By Timothy Hurley thurley@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 11:07 a.m.

Most Hawaii public schools will blend in-person and distance learning when classes resume

Updated 8:22 a.m.

‘Turtle Beach’ could become a hot spot for coronavirus once tourists return, scientist warns

Updated 8:32 a.m.

Plans for V-J Day commemoration still in place

Updated 10:27 p.m.

Kokua Line: Hawaii claimants seeking jobless aid end up with big PUA bills instead

Updated 10:20 p.m.

Sports

Ferd Lewis: Like football, Hawaii volleyball will likely take a scheduling hit

Ferd Lewis: Like football, Hawaii volleyball will likely take a scheduling hit

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

Waianae’s Max Holloway loses title fight via split decision at UFC 251

Updated 1:42 a.m.

Delaying Aloha Stadium project could add $20M to its cost

Updated 12:11 a.m.

Hawaii is left in a lurch when the Pac-12 decides to stay in house this football season

Waianae’s Max Holloway will make more history on the UFC’s first Fight Island card in Abu Dhabi

Editorial

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

Editorial: Keep to Aug. 1 for reopening of Hawaii

Editorial: Keep to Aug. 1 for reopening of Hawaii

Column: Align Hawaii’s community values with right visitors, flat tax

Column: Align Hawaii’s community values with right visitors, flat tax

Column: Kailua rental project should abide zoning rules

Column: Kailua rental project should abide zoning rules

Entertainment

Grandson of Elvis Presley dies at age 27 in California

Grandson of Elvis Presley dies at age 27 in California

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 2:45 p.m.

Search for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera resumes in California lake

Updated 11:59 a.m.

Tucker Carlson writer resigns after racist posts revealed

Sonar, divers search for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera thought to have drowned

Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is ‘white privilege’

Crave

Hilo eatery upholds Lebanese traditions

Hilo eatery upholds Lebanese traditions

By Dave Reardon dreardon@staradvertiser.com
July 8, 2020

The Weekly Eater: Istanbul’s Turkish delicacies draw crowds

Mr. Wada’s mochiko chicken is an ‘Iolani School’s phenomenon

Think beyond banana bread

Easy-Kine Cooking: Hearty tomato salad hits the spot

Latest Columns

David Shapiro: Kai Kahele traveling a gilded political fast lane to Washington

David Shapiro: Kai Kahele traveling a gilded political fast lane to Washington

By David Shapiro, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Kokua Line: Hawaii claimants seeking jobless aid end up with big PUA bills instead

Kokua Line: Hawaii claimants seeking jobless aid end up with big PUA bills instead

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

Ferd Lewis: Like football, Hawaii volleyball will likely take a scheduling hit

Ferd Lewis: Like football, Hawaii volleyball will likely take a scheduling hit

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

By Richard Borreca Special to the Star-Advertiser

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Coronavirus Resources

Hawaii banks, credit unions provide aid to needy consumers, businesses

Hawaii banks, credit unions provide aid to needy consumers, businesses

Kokua Line: Hawaii claimants seeking jobless aid end up with big PUA bills instead

7 podcasts your wallet will love

Hawaii financial executives note signs of stress, not panic

Hawaii financial institutions offer services to address difficult times

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Enable safe visits at senior living facilities; Hawaiian homestead ruling brings justice; Waikiki event keeps folks moving outside

Letters: Enable safe visits at senior living facilities; Hawaiian homestead ruling brings justice; Waikiki event keeps folks moving outside

Letters: Hawaii a good place to test coronavirus vaccine; July 4 explosions show lack of mutual respect; City shouldn’t charge fee for using kiosks

Letters: Risk too great to hold Chinatown street party; Some controversial statues should remain; Voting in person safer than mail-in balloting

Letters: Let mayors decide on opening of tourism; Spruce up landscaping near McCoy Pavilion; HPD shouldn’t discount public’s concerns

Letters: Protection plan needed for Hawaii care homes; Homeless are ruining Waikiki experience; Cut food waste to save money

Politics

Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China

Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

Richard Borreca: Tammy Duckworth is a viable Democratic candidate for vice president, a force to be reckoned with

Lawyers seek to halt Purdue Pharma political contributions

Lawyers seek to halt Purdue Pharma political contributions

Robert Mueller defends Russia probe and says Roger Stone remains a convicted felon

Robert Mueller defends Russia probe and says Roger Stone remains a convicted felon

HEALTH

Florida shatters national record for new coronavirus cases

Florida shatters national record for new coronavirus cases

By Associated Press
Today
Updated 8:16 a.m.

Hawaii Health Department to shut down restaurants and bars flouting coronavirus precautions

Mainland supplier of coronavirus testing equipment says it reduced, but not cut off, supplies to Hawaii lab

Indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possible, World Health Organization says

Hawaii health department to shut down restaurants and bars flouting coronavirus precautions

Features

Hawaii’s temples honor the season with virtual bon dances

Hawaii’s temples honor the season with virtual bon dances

By Pat Gee pgee@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:26 a.m.

On the Scene with Roger Bong of Aloha Got Soul

Updated 12:12 a.m.

Island Mele: Bill Noble & Dwight Tokumoto plays the classics; a new single from Storm

Updated 12:11 a.m.

K-Drama: Ji-sun’s deep sorrow puzzles family on ‘That’s the Way It Is’

Updated 12:24 a.m.

Now Read This: ‘Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!,’ ‘The Boy and Girl Who Broke the World’

Updated 12:11 a.m.

MORE SPORTS

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman contracts coronavirus

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman contracts coronavirus

Updated 11:44 a.m.

No longer Dana White’s dream, UFC’s Fight Island is real

Practices begin at Disney, as NBA teams begin restart routines

Big Ten scraps nonconference football games due to pandemic

MLS returns to action after poignant moment of silence

GOOD NEWS

Long-shut factory helps coronavirus-struck Afghans breathe free

Long-shut factory helps coronavirus-struck Afghans breathe free

Wyoming lei burial honors 1908 paniolo roping champion

Man runs 218 miles to virus-stricken ‘Nana’s’ nursing home

Man wronged in past by police saves officer from burning car

Twitter gives workers day off to vote in national elections

Nonprofit Kupu Hawaii cooks up second chances during coronavirus pandemic

BUSINESS

Amazon says email to employees banning TikTok was a mistake

Amazon says email to employees banning TikTok was a mistake

Updated 5:05 p.m.

Hawaii sees 2,296 airline passenger arrivals

Updated 1:43 p.m.

Hedge fund Chatham announces plan to buy newspaper publisher McClatchy

Updated 10:35 a.m.

Stock market investors urged to focus on long term

Updated 12:13 a.m.

Crisis budget key to surviving credit crunch

Updated 12:13 a.m.

ODD NEWS

Coronavirus lockdowns spared millions of animals from becoming roadkill, researchers say

Coronavirus lockdowns spared millions of animals from becoming roadkill, researchers say

Would-be travelers in Taiwan live out dreams of flying again

Was new green onion-flavored Chex worth South Koreans’ 16-year wait?

Swimmer caught on video grabbing shark at Delaware beach

Fireworks are booming before July 4 nationwide, but why the ruckus?

Sausage, onion and iguana: Dead reptile found in pizza joint

Live Well

Pen pal program attracts support across the nation

Pen pal program attracts support across the nation

Pandemic highlights weaknesses in home care

Take a road trip with a rented recreational vehicle

High blood pressure, COVID-19 are bad combination

‘Grandma’ delivers help through pandemic

Focus on Japan

Empty classroom used to raise puffer fish

Empty classroom used to raise puffer fish

Toyota provides hospitals with infection-barrier cars

PHOTO: Watery Rescue

PHOTO: Safety on Stage

Karaoke businesses hit sour note with COVID-19

Travel

Las Vegas Advisor: Virus spike spurs Nevada to extend Phase 2 protocols

Las Vegas Advisor: Virus spike spurs Nevada to extend Phase 2 protocols

Updated 12:35 a.m.

Signs of Hawaiian Life — July 12, 2020

Updated 12:11 a.m.

5 Caribbean destinations reopening this summer

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – July 5, 2020

Las Vegas Advisor: Majority of Strip casinos are now open

Recipes

Easy-Kine Cooking: Hearty tomato salad hits the spot

Easy-Kine Cooking: Hearty tomato salad hits the spot

Mr. Wada’s mochiko chicken is an ‘Iolani School’s phenomenon

Think beyond banana bread

4 easy steps to crisp, oven-fried Nashville chicken

Spirited Conversations: Cocktails to brighten up a barbecue

National news

Anti-racism protesters rally after ‘Black Lives Matter’ painted over in California

Anti-racism protesters rally after ‘Black Lives Matter’ painted over in California

Updated 4:29 p.m.

Appeals court: First federal execution in 17 years can proceed

Updated 2:52 p.m.

21 injured in explosion and fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego

Updated 5:16 p.m.

Search for ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera resumes in California lake

Updated 11:59 a.m.

U.S. Navy welcomes 1st Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot

World news

Britain-China ties freeze with debate over Huawei, Hong Kong

Britain-China ties freeze with debate over Huawei, Hong Kong

Updated 5:13 p.m.

Iran blames bad communication, alignment for jet shootdown

Updated 12:55 a.m.

KFC birthday party costs $18K in coronavirus fines in Australia

5 dead in hostage situation at troubled South Africa church

Dozens of U.S. Marines in Japan’s Okinawa infected with coronavirus

New York Times

Trump aides undercut Dr. Anthony Fauci as he speaks up on coronavirus concerns

Trump aides undercut Dr. Anthony Fauci as he speaks up on coronavirus concerns

Updated 3:57 p.m.

7 podcasts your wallet will love

5 Caribbean destinations reopening this summer

Updated 12:05 a.m.

U.S. will impose tariffs on French goods in response to tech tax

Grizzly bears around Yellowstone can stay on endangered species list, court rules

KFC birthday party costs $18K in coronavirus fines in Australia

Obituaries

Grandson of Elvis Presley dies at age 27 in California

Grandson of Elvis Presley dies at age 27 in California

Updated 2:45 p.m.

Society of Seven founder Tony Ruivivar was a showman of many talents

Updated 11:11 p.m.

Gen. Paik Sun-yup, major South Korean war hero, dies at age 99

Mary Kay Letourneau, Washington state teacher jailed for raping student, dies

World’s longest-surviving conjoined twins die at 68

Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83

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‘Turtle Beach’ could become a hot spot for coronavirus once tourists return, scientist warns

‘Turtle Beach’ could become a hot spot for coronavirus once tourists return, scientist warns

USS Arizona Memorial walk-on access resumes but needs visitors to stay afloat

Video shows Colorado officer point gun at doctor on his own property

Frustrated Hawaii businesses feel further delay in reopening could beget ‘economic catastrophe’

VIDEO: Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says the decision to reopen Hawaii tourism may be pushed back

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