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Hawaii confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 175

Hawaii confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 175

By Star-Advertiser staff
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Updated 12:21 p.m.
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Of all the confirmed cases in Hawaii since the start of the outbreak, 12 have required hospitalization, state health officials said today.

VIDEO: COVID-19 Care Conversation examines coronavirus outbreak in Hawaii

Updated 10:42 a.m.

Once filled with visitors, Waikiki has turned into a ‘ghost town’

Updated 9:52 p.m.
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About 260 people screened in Waipahu as drive-thru coronavirus testing ramps up

Updated 9:55 p.m.

Passengers on ‘death ship’ plead for rescue as coronavirus spreads

Updated 6:55 a.m.
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Kokua Line: Scammers stop at nothing to exploit coronavirus pandemic fears

Updated 9:23 a.m.

Nonprofits from Waianae to Kaneohe offer more free meals for keiki

Updated 6:22 a.m.

Show Biz: Entertainer Cathy Foy brings joy to junior who missed first prom

Updated 3:56 p.m.

Ferd Lewis: NCAA will try to figure out money mess today caused by coronavirus closures

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Top News

Person in Ka‘elepulu Elementary community tests positive for coronavirus

One person at Ka‘elepulu Elementary School has tested positive for coronavirus, the school principal said today.

Updated 3:07 p.m.

Many homeowners, tenants suffering from COVID fallout are eligible for federal relief

Updated 1:23 p.m.

Trump extends coronavirus guidelines, braces nation for big death toll

Updated 2:51 p.m.
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Up to 200,000 deaths foreseen in U.S. as coronavirus impedes farewells

Updated 3:12 p.m.
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Argument over diaper change leads to abuse charges for Kalihi man

Updated 11:56 a.m.

2 sought in Honolulu home invasion robbery

Updated 12:41 p.m.
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New York state surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths

Updated 2:45 p.m.

Teachers’ herculean task: moving 1.1 million children to online school

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Duke claims method found to disinfect masks used to treat coronavirus patients

Updated 11:04 a.m.
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Storms, tornadoes damage homes, businesses in Midwest, South

Updated 8:52 a.m.

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Coronavirus Outbreak

About 260 people screened in Waipahu as drive-thru coronavirus testing ramps up

About 260 people screened in Waipahu as drive-thru coronavirus testing ramps up

Once filled with visitors, Waikiki has turned into a ‘ghost town’

Once filled with visitors, Waikiki has turned into a ‘ghost town’

Honolulu police officer and firefighter test positive for COVID-19

Honolulu police officer and firefighter test positive for COVID-19

Hawaii National Guard soldiers in Afghanistan avoid Pentagon’s ‘stop movement’ order amid coronavirus pandemic

Hawaii National Guard soldiers in Afghanistan avoid Pentagon’s ‘stop movement’ order amid coronavirus pandemic

Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation to help underwrite grab-and-go meals for students

Marcus Mariota’s Motiv8 Foundation to help underwrite grab-and-go meals for students

Passengers on ‘death ship’ plead for rescue as coronavirus spreads

Passengers on ‘death ship’ plead for rescue as coronavirus spreads

Lee Cataluna: Quarantine gives us time to reflect on what truly matters

Lee Cataluna: Quarantine gives us time to reflect on what truly matters

Kokua Line: Scammers stop at nothing to exploit coronavirus pandemic fears

Kokua Line: Scammers stop at nothing to exploit coronavirus pandemic fears

Photo Galleries

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past

Haleiwa empties out with no tourists in town

Haleiwa empties out with no tourists in town

Drive-thru coronavirus testing begins in Waipio

Drive-thru coronavirus testing begins in Waipio

Honolulu dental lab revamped into face mask factory for those fighting coronavirus

Honolulu dental lab revamped into face mask factory for those fighting coronavirus

Is anyone in your household filing for unemployment benefits due to the coronavirus shutdown?

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Hawaii News

Nonprofits from Waianae to Kaneohe offer more free meals for keiki

Nonprofits from Waianae to Kaneohe offer more free meals for keiki

By Susan Essoyan sessoyan@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 6:22 a.m.

About 260 people screened in Waipahu as drive-thru coronavirus testing ramps up

Updated 9:55 p.m.

Once filled with visitors, Waikiki has turned into a ‘ghost town’

Updated 9:52 p.m.

Mauna Kea telescopes close in response to stay-at-home order

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Lee Cataluna: Quarantine gives us time to reflect on what truly matters

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Sports

NFL Draft preview: Quarterbacks draw the attention

NFL Draft preview: Quarterbacks draw the attention

By Curtis Murayama cmurayama@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:16 a.m.

NFL Draft preview: The Jordan Love vs. Cole McDonald debate; scout’s pick: McDonald

Updated 12:17 a.m.

Ferd Lewis: NCAA will try to figure out money mess today caused by coronavirus closures

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Lost baseball season might mean more returnees for University of Hawaii

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Former Kahuku star Jessiya Villa leaving Hawaii basketball program

Updated 8:30 p.m.

Editorial

Editorial: Help is on the way for many left jobless, struggling — but know how to access it

Editorial: Help is on the way for many left jobless, struggling — but know how to access it

Column: Ramp up the science and testing to defeat coronavirus

Column: Ramp up the science and testing to defeat coronavirus

Column: Close gender pay gap — especially now during the coronavirus crisis

Column: Close gender pay gap — especially now during the coronavirus crisis

Column: This is no time for RIMPAC exercises amid the coronavirus pandemic

Column: This is no time for RIMPAC exercises amid the coronavirus pandemic

Play

New series ‘The HI Way’ sets out to calm kids’ fears

New series ‘The HI Way’ sets out to calm kids’ fears

By John Berger jberger@staradvertiser.com
March 26, 2020

Now Read This: ‘We Don’t Eat Our Classmates!,’ ‘Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir’

Island Mele: Tin Idol presents ‘King vs King,’ Kahoano aims high with ‘Higher’

Visual Arts: Exhibits, galleries

Film stars lend voice to children’s books

Crave

Lahaina-made chocolate may be the antidote to these anxious times

Lahaina-made chocolate may be the antidote to these anxious times

By Carla Tracy, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Today
Updated 9:18 a.m.

Central Pacific Bank offers to pay half of takeout bills from select Hawaii restaurants

Updated 4:45 p.m.

The Weekly Eater: ‘To Go’ is the new reality for Hawaii restaurants

Hawaii farmers union forms task force to double food production

Where to go for takeout as Hawaii restaurants strive to keep doors open for business amid coronavirus pandemic

Updated 4:53 p.m.

Latest Columns

Hawaii’s Backyard: A couple offers tours of The Lili House Farm, their 20-acre ranch on the Big Isle

Hawaii's Backyard

Hawaii’s Backyard: A couple offers tours of The Lili House Farm, their 20-acre ranch on the Big Isle

By Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Ferd Lewis: NCAA will try to figure out money mess today caused by coronavirus closures

Ferd Lewis: NCAA will try to figure out money mess today caused by coronavirus closures

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com

Skywatch: Catch meteor shower and supermoon in April

Skywatch: Catch meteor shower and supermoon in April

By Chad Kalepa Baybayan and Emily Peavy, Special to the Star-Advertiser

Kokua Line: Scammers stop at nothing to exploit coronavirus pandemic fears

Kokua Line: Scammers stop at nothing to exploit coronavirus pandemic fears

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

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Coronavirus Resources

Many homeowners, tenants suffering from COVID fallout are eligible for federal relief

Many homeowners, tenants suffering from COVID fallout are eligible for federal relief

Maui stores set kupuna shopping hours during the coronavirus pandemic

Kokua Line: Scammers stop at nothing to exploit coronavirus pandemic fears

Nonprofits from Waianae to Kaneohe offer more free meals for keiki

Editorial: Help is on the way for many left jobless, struggling — but know how to access it

Maui

East Maui residents hope restricting traffic on Hana Highway will prevent spread of coronavirus

East Maui residents hope restricting traffic on Hana Highway will prevent spread of coronavirus

Maui clinics tell pet owners to stay outside during veterinary visits

Maui stores set kupuna shopping hours during the coronavirus pandemic

Appointments being taken for Monday’s drive-thru coronavirus testing on Maui

Lahaina-made chocolate may be the antidote to these anxious times

Politics

New York mayor plays down statements urging residents to act normal during coronavirus pandemic

New York mayor plays down statements urging residents to act normal during coronavirus pandemic

Drawing for order of Hawaii political parties in 2020 primary election ballot to be conducted on Facebook live

Drawing for order of Hawaii political parties in 2020 primary election ballot to be conducted on Facebook live

Video

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

$2 trillion federal relief bill will help Hawaii ‘ride out the storm,’ Sen. Brian Schatz says

$2 trillion federal relief bill will help Hawaii ‘ride out the storm,’ Sen. Brian Schatz says

ENTERTAINMENT

TV viewership climbing with people stuck at home by coronavirus

TV viewership climbing with people stuck at home by coronavirus

By Associated Press
March 28, 2020
Updated 4:05 p.m.

Tom Hanks returns to U.S. after coronavirus isolation in Australia

‘Baby Shark’ earworm reworked for the coronavirus outbreak

R. Kelly seeks release from jail, cites coronavirus risk

Taylor Swift surprises some of her fans with money donations during coronavirus crisis

Features

A look back at the best moments of the final season of ‘Hawaii Five-0’

A look back at the best moments of the final season of ‘Hawaii Five-0’

By Wendie Burbridge, Special to the Star-Advertiser
Today

Kimee Balmilero hosts virtual Hawaii variety show ‘Mee Time’ to support local performers

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Five-0 Redux: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ helps a fellow hero, while contemplating one last cipher

Updated 11:09 a.m.

Show Biz: Entertainer Cathy Foy brings joy to junior who missed first prom

Updated 3:56 p.m.

On the Scene: Hawaiian Express Records founder Jason Miller marks 25 years in business

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Prep World

ON THIS DATE: Waianae’s James Woodard reigns at 100 meters

ON THIS DATE: Waianae’s James Woodard reigns at 100 meters

By Jerry Campany
Mar. 28, 2020

CLOSING THE BOOK: Konawaena always finds a way to compete for state title

ON THIS DATE: Kaimuki rules the OIA East in girls hoops

Kamehameha’s Christmas Togiai named Gatorade player of year

UNLV offer makes it eight total for Punahou LB Kahanu Kia

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii men’s basketball: Jessiya Villa joins list of Rainbow Warrior transfers; 2 Rainbow Wahine reportedly transfer

Hawaii men’s basketball: Jessiya Villa joins list of Rainbow Warrior transfers; 2 Rainbow Wahine reportedly transfer

By Warrior World
Mar. 28, 2020

Hawaii men’s basketball: 100th Season Best-Team Bracket, Elite Eight, Day 3

Hawaii men’s basketball: Center Dawson Carper enters NCAA transfer portal

Hawaii men’s basketball: 100th Season Best-Team Bracket, Elite Eight, Day 2

Hawaii men’s basketball: 100th Season Best-Team Bracket, Elite Eight, Day 1

MORE SPORTS

Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Updated 9:55 p.m.

Crystal ball: Projecting the upcoming NFL schedule

Les Hunter, Loyola Chicago’s ‘Game of Change’ and national championship star, dies at 77

MLB players will not challenge the loss of their salaries if no games are played due to coronavirus

High school wrestling champion thwarts kidnapping attempt in New Mexico

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

High school athletic directors cancel annual conference

High school athletic directors cancel annual conference

Christmas Togiai was invaluable for Kamehameha in earning All-State Player of the Year honors

HHSAA clarifies its stance on the COVID-19 issue

Saint Louis senior JT Navyac is a natural on the baseball diamond

Campbell beats defending champion Mililani before coronavirus pandemic cancels season

BUSINESS

Maui clinics tell pet owners to stay outside during veterinary visits

Maui clinics tell pet owners to stay outside during veterinary visits

Updated 7:18 p.m.

Maui stores set kupuna shopping hours during the coronavirus pandemic

Updated 7:19 p.m.

Column: Open houses go ‘virtual’ during coronavirus pandemic

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific to standardize cleanup for flowers

Central Pacific Bank offers to pay half of takeout bills from select Hawaii restaurants

Updated 4:45 p.m.

ODD NEWS

High school wrestling champion thwarts kidnapping attempt in New Mexico

High school wrestling champion thwarts kidnapping attempt in New Mexico

Man runs toilet paper exchange on California street corner

South Africa’s ‘upside down’ house attracts tourists

Louisiana police jail woman who paid bail with marijuana-scented cash

Man gets jail for video of himself licking ice cream tub

HEALTH

Drive-thru coronavirus testing sites coming to Waipio and Kakaako this weekend

Drive-thru coronavirus testing sites coming to Waipio and Kakaako this weekend

Hawaii health director says some physicians ‘closing up their practices’

On New York City’s front lines of coronavirus, health workers worry they will be next

Hockey equipment maker Bauer shifts to medical shields to help coronavirus relief efforts

Travel

Hawaii’s Backyard: A couple offers tours of The Lili House Farm, their 20-acre ranch on the Big Isle

Hawaii’s Backyard: A couple offers tours of The Lili House Farm, their 20-acre ranch on the Big Isle

Updated 12:56 p.m.

Las Vegas surreal as coronavirus shutdown continues

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Medical evacuation during the coronavirus pandemic

Updated 12:05 a.m.

How to see the world when you’re stuck at home

Updated 12:05 a.m.

While at home, dream, plan and become an armchair traveler

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Focus on Japan

Tokyo closes cherry blossom parks to slow spread of coronavirus

Tokyo closes cherry blossom parks to slow spread of coronavirus

Photo: Honoring victims

Self-driving vehicles to offer multiple uses

Surge in ‘coronavirus harassment’ in workplace suggests growing panic

Photo: Audience of none

Working from home: Distractions abound but ‘co-workers’ are cute

Live Well

Staying active can help to beat back Parkinson’s disease

Staying active can help to beat back Parkinson’s disease

Chronic kidney disease has few early symptoms

75-year-old Sharon Crawford has been competing in uphill skiiing since 1996

Having the right legal documents can help your family when you are gone

People in their 80s less likely to have heart surgery, study finds

National news

Storms, tornadoes damage homes, businesses in Midwest, South

Storms, tornadoes damage homes, businesses in Midwest, South

Updated 8:52 a.m.

‘Off the charts’: Coronavirus hotspots grow in middle America

Illinois infant with COVID-19 dies, cause of death unknown

New York City nurses plead for personal protective equipment to fight coronavirus outbreak

Farmworkers key to keeping U.S. fed are wary of coronavirus spread

World news

U.S.-led forces pull out of 3rd Iraqi base this month

U.S.-led forces pull out of 3rd Iraqi base this month

Updated 6:55 a.m.

Plane catches fire at Manila airport, killing all 8 aboard

Updated 8:37 a.m.

North Korea test fires missiles amid worries about outbreak

Updated 7:04 p.m.

Tourists stranded in Asia by canceled flights and closed borders due to coronavirus pandemic

China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat coronavirus outbreak

4 passengers dead aboard cruise ship anchored off Panama

New York Times

Teachers’ herculean task: moving 1.1 million children to online school

Teachers’ herculean task: moving 1.1 million children to online school

Updated 3:45 p.m.

Amazon’s ‘Making the Cut’ follows a familiar pattern

Updated 12:05 a.m.

How to see the world when you’re stuck at home

Updated 12:05 a.m.

The lost month: How a failure to test blinded the U.S. to coronavirus

Updated 6:19 p.m.

‘War Zone’: New York ambulances responding to coronavirus 911 calls are now as busy as on Sept. 11

Obituaries

Ex-Sen. Tom Coburn, conservative political maverick, dies at 72

Ex-Sen. Tom Coburn, conservative political maverick, dies at 72

Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98

Les Hunter, Loyola Chicago’s ‘Game of Change’ and national championship star, dies at 77

Japanese-American internment history expert, commentator Richard Reeves dies at 83

Former Houston Astros star Jimmy ‘The Toy Cannon’ Wynn dies at 78

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Letters: Volunteering to help in crisis; Plastic bags safer; Restrictions show we can reduce traffic

Letters: Volunteering to help in crisis; Plastic bags safer; Restrictions show we can reduce traffic

Letters: People not social distancing; Use hotels to house patients; Don’t close businesses

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Trump extends coronavirus guidelines, braces nation for big death toll

Trump extends coronavirus guidelines, braces nation for big death toll

VIDEO: COVID-19 Care Conversation examines coronavirus outbreak in Hawaii

Amazon’s ‘Making the Cut’ follows a familiar pattern

U.S. death toll hits nearly 2K as Trump wants travel advisory for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

VIDEO: Institute for Human Services leader joins COVID-19 Care Conversation to discuss coronavirus testing among Hawaii’s homeless community

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