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Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums

Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums

By Nina Wu nwu@staradvertiser.com
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Updated 12:47 a.m.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the governor’s approval to allow personal services — such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors — to resume Friday.

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Hawaii hits public health benchmarks, but reopening plan requires longer wait

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Promoter, alcohol vendor under investigation after large, illegal beach parties broken up on Oahu

The Honolulu Liquor Commission and law enforcement agencies are investigating two businesses that may have organized and profited from massive parties that violated COVID-19 emergency rules over Memorial Day weekend.

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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell seeks to reopen hair salons, barbershops this Friday

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Young Brothers seeking $25M in coronavirus aid from Hawaii lawmakers to survive ‘extremely dire’ financial situation

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Hawaii records no new coronavirus cases for 3rd straight day

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259 visitors among air arrivals in Hawaii on Memorial Day

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400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty

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VIDEO: Oahu shoppers hunting for bargains during coronavirus pandemic

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Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Mana‘o Company, dies at 47

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First Hawaiian Bank to reopen 7 branches

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Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order

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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell seeks to reopen hair salons, barbershops this Friday

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell seeks to reopen hair salons, barbershops this Friday

Hawaii records no new coronavirus cases for 3rd straight day

Hawaii records no new coronavirus cases for 3rd straight day

Hawaii hits public health benchmarks, but reopening plan requires longer wait

Hawaii hits public health benchmarks, but reopening plan requires longer wait

259 visitors among air arrivals in Hawaii on Memorial Day

259 visitors among air arrivals in Hawaii on Memorial Day

Nordstrom to reopen Thursday at Ala Moana Center

Nordstrom to reopen Thursday at Ala Moana Center

A socially distant Las Vegas? What are the odds?

A socially distant Las Vegas? What are the odds?

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McConnell discusses prospects for another round of coronavirus relief

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Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

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A look at SpaceX’s groundbreaking style for NASA astronauts

NASA counts down to historic SpaceX launch of astronauts

NASA counts down to historic SpaceX launch of astronauts

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When Las Vegas reopens, it will be with a different atmosphere

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Memorial Day visitors pay their respects at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Memorial Day visitors pay their respects at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

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Interisland shipping lifeline at risk of shutdown, Young Brothers says

Interisland shipping lifeline at risk of shutdown, Young Brothers says

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Updated 12:14 a.m.

Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums

Updated 12:47 a.m.

400 Hawaii National Guard troops coming off coronavirus duty

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State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat

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Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Mana‘o Company dies at age 47

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Hawaii coach Todd Graham hungry for return of football

Hawaii coach Todd Graham hungry for return of football

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Updated 12:05 a.m.

Six developer-led teams show interest in Aloha Stadium project

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University of Hawaii football kickoff and TV times up in the air

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Ironman postponed to November

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University of Hawaii football team hoping to return to campus

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Editorial: Get money where it’s needed, ASAP

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Letters: Legislators shouldn’t put away needed funds; Zuckerberg should help state; Damien president failed students

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Column: Prepare for autonomous vehicle future

Column: Rare birds need fenced-in sanctuaries

Column: Rare birds need fenced-in sanctuaries

Entertainment

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks

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California sues over sex misconduct on ‘Criminal Minds’ set

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Jimmy Fallon apologizes for blackface skit from 20 years ago

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HBO Max is here to take on Netflix. Is it too late?

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Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Mana‘o Company, dies at 47

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Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola

Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola

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Lee Cataluna: Focus on getting better rather than getting back

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Kokua Line: Satellite city halls stay closed for now; most services available online or by mail

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Ferd Lewis: College pay the price for ramping up arms race

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Maui hospital staff looks back at its first run-in with a global pandemic

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Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder

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In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets

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U.S. nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain?

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Biden calls Trump a ‘fool’ for mocking masks during pandemic

Biden calls Trump a ‘fool’ for mocking masks during pandemic

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To fight coronavirus, don’t neglect immunity and inflammation

To fight coronavirus, don’t neglect immunity and inflammation

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May 26, 2020
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Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month

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Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

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Column: Food grown in small indoor gardens offers big health benefits

COVID-19 pandemic a boon for bicycles as thousands snap them up

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Aloha wear and masks that highlight Hawaii’s native plants

Aloha wear and masks that highlight Hawaii’s native plants

By John Berger jberger@staradvertiser.com
May 24, 2020

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Adventure camps on Oahu and Maui immerse keiki in nature

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Hall of Honor selects 12 more legends

Hall of Honor selects 12 more legends

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

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

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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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Players call MLB economic proposal `extremely disappointing’

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Georgia Aquarium says beluga whale born earlier in May

Georgia Aquarium says beluga whale born earlier in May

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Giant batteries for electric grid are slated for Kapolei

Giant batteries for electric grid are slated for Kapolei

Updated 10:57 p.m.

First Hawaiian to reopen 7 branches

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Interisland shipping lifeline at risk of shutdown, Young Brothers says

Updated 12:14 a.m.

Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums

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First Hawaiian Bank to reopen 7 branches

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ODD NEWS

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Coronavirus shutdown strands Norway racer in Alaska after Iditarod win

Alligator rumored to have been Hitler’s dies in Moscow

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Ducklings orphaned by snapping turtle safe in New York City

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Meal, grocery delivery services can help sheltering seniors

Meal, grocery delivery services can help sheltering seniors

Experts offer a variety of solutions to help seniors maintain healthy habits

From lessons to recitals, piano teacher presses on

Don’t forget important vaccines, from flu to shingles

Seniors help neighbors with face mask kits

Focus on Japan

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

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Japan tentatively begins to open up after coronavirus emergency ends

New routine balances health, economy

Schools restart, governed by strict safety protocols

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Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos on the Strip to eliminate parking fees when they reopen

Las Vegas Advisor: Casinos on the Strip to eliminate parking fees when they reopen

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Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola

Going Gluten-Free: Mix, match at will when making granola

Updated 6:57 p.m.

Recipe: Dabbling in dumplings

Updated 6:50 p.m.

Recipe: A faker of a baker tries making cookies, for real

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Recipe: Bok choy, like Mom used to make

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SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

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NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

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Trump to attend Wednesday’s NASA astronaut launch in Florida

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How NASA’s astronauts became SpaceX’s customers

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Nevada to reopen casinos June 4, welcoming tourists again

Updated 6:56 p.m.

World news

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life

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U.S. couple waits 2 1/2 months in lockdown to visit Pompeii

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Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears

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Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage

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Afghan government releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners

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U.S. military says Russia deployed fighter jets to Libya

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New York Times

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What time is the SpaceX astronaut launch? How to watch

What time is the SpaceX astronaut launch? How to watch

Updated 10:04 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon apologizes for blackface skit from 20 years ago

Updated 5:48 p.m.

Trump pushes a conspiracy theory and falsely accuses a TV host of murder

Updated 4:20 p.m.

To fight coronavirus, don’t neglect immunity and inflammation

Updated 1:55 p.m.

A socially distant Las Vegas? What are the odds?

Updated 4:47 p.m.

Obituaries

Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Mana‘o Company, dies at 47

Kaulana Pakele, lead singer of Mana‘o Company, dies at 47

Updated 10:07 a.m.

Macao gaming tycoon Stanley Ho dead at 98

Eddie Sutton, 84, winning basketball coach at 4 NCAA schools, dies

Jack Sullivan, Hawaii’s ambassador of soccer, dies at age 86

Jerry Sloan, NBA coaching great of Utah Jazz glory days, dies at 78

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Letters: Legislators shouldn’t put away needed funds; Zuckerberg should help state; Damien president failed students

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Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums

Caldwell announces timeline to reopen hair salons, gyms and museums

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