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Hawaii sets new high for coronavirus cases but officials say it likely will get worse

Hawaii sets new high for coronavirus cases but officials say it likely will get worse

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Hawaii on Wednesday saw the largest increase in coronavirus cases yet — 34 — but state officials acknowledged that more records likely are on the way despite travel restrictions and other measures implemented to stem the tide of disease.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive enhanced security after threats inspired by conspiracists

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Mom of hospitalized Waikiki bartender also tests positive for coronavirus

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Interisland quarantine order empties Hawaii airports

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Navy envisions major development near Pearl Harbor rail station

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Hawaii Board of Education may change graduation requirements for Class of 2020

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Kokua Line: Letter informs Hawaii Pacific Health patients whose files likely were breached by ex-employee

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Standout junior-college receiver commits to Hawaii football team

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Sprint and T-Mobile merge, creating new wireless giant

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Economic fallout mounts amid coronavirus pandemic, along with competition for masks

FEMA has asked the Pentagon for 100,000 body bags because of the possibility funeral homes will be overwhelmed.

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WATCH LIVE: EMS spokeswoman Shayne Enright takes your questions on the COVID-19 Care Conversation

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Lahaina man, 21, dies after car plunges over cliff

Lahaina man, 21, dies after car plunges over cliff

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Hawaii gets $12M from federal housing funds amid coronavirus crisis

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Can you fix ventilators? A fuel cell engineer figures it out

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Engineer intentionally derailed Los Angeles train near U.S. Mercy hospital ship, feds say

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Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags

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Stimulus aid for ‘small business’ will go to some big chains

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Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave U.S. carrier amid coronavirus outbreak

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Locked in cages, beaten and shamed: Coronavirus laws lead to abuses

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Coronavirus Outbreak

Mom of hospitalized Waikiki bartender also tests positive for coronavirus

Mom of hospitalized Waikiki bartender also tests positive for coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive enhanced security after threats inspired by conspiracists

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive enhanced security after threats inspired by conspiracists

Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave U.S. carrier amid coronavirus outbreak

Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave U.S. carrier amid coronavirus outbreak

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Hawaii sets new high for coronavirus cases but officials say it likely will get worse

Hawaii sets new high for coronavirus cases but officials say it likely will get worse

COVID-19 is now the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., doctor says

COVID-19 is now the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., doctor says

Interisland quarantine order empties Hawaii airports

Interisland quarantine order empties Hawaii airports

A record 10 million sought U.S. jobless aid in past 2 weeks

A record 10 million sought U.S. jobless aid in past 2 weeks

Democratic National Committee delays nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

Democratic National Committee delays nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

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Coronavirus outbreak mostly empties California streets

Coronavirus outbreak mostly empties California streets

Coronavirus lockdowns leave empty spaces everywhere

Coronavirus lockdowns leave empty spaces everywhere

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Hawaii customers use ‘Farm to Car’ service to pick up local produce

Hawaii customers use ‘Farm to Car’ service to pick up local produce

Pearlridge remains empty due to coronavirus closure

Pearlridge remains empty due to coronavirus closure

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Hawaii officials weigh motion to release 426 inmates to curb the spread of coronavirus

Hawaii officials weigh motion to release 426 inmates to curb the spread of coronavirus

By Gordon Y.K. Pang gordonpang@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 9:40 a.m.

Interisland quarantine order empties Hawaii airports

Updated 6:04 a.m.

Hawaii sets new high for coronavirus cases but officials say it likely will get worse

Updated 9:38 a.m.

Navy envisions major development near Pearl Harbor rail station

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Hawaii Rum distiller shifts to making hand sanitizer to donate

Updated 10:41 p.m.

Sports

NFL Draft preview: Offensive tackles ran among best, ever

NFL Draft preview: Offensive tackles ran among best, ever

By Curtis Murayama cmurayama@staradvertiser.com
Today
Updated 12:05 a.m.

Standout junior-college receiver commits to Hawaii football team

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Ferd Lewis: High school leagues work together for the greater good

Updated 12:05 a.m.

NFL Draft preview: Tight ends bring valuable to teams with a scheme fit

Ferd Lewis: College football is still something to bet on

Editorial

Editorial: Expanded testing can be valuable

Editorial: Expanded testing can be valuable

Letters: Governor wrong to suspend Sunshine Law; Use shopping schedules; Gloves won’t protect from virus

Letters: Governor wrong to suspend Sunshine Law; Use shopping schedules; Gloves won’t protect from virus

Column: Amid COVID-19, elect president by mail and ranked choice

Column: Amid COVID-19, elect president by mail and ranked choice

Off the News: Help keep Molokai, Lanai virus-free

Off the News: Help keep Molokai, Lanai virus-free

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

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

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

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

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

Visual Arts: Exhibits, galleries

Now read this: “Barkus” and “Dig”

Crave

The Morikawas reopened Bimbimbap House in Waipahu a few weeks before coronavirus upended everything

The Morikawas reopened Bimbimbap House in Waipahu a few weeks before coronavirus upended everything

By Joleen Oshiro joshiro@staradvertiser.com
March 31, 2020
Updated 10:03 a.m.

Oversupply of fish leads to bargains, but also raises concerns for future of Hawaii’s fishing industry

Updated 9:45 a.m.

More small Hawaii farmers are getting their food to customers via direct sales

Updated 10:10 a.m.

The Weekly Eater: Coronavirus crisis forces restaurants to pivot

Where to go for takeout during the pandemic

Latest Columns

Kokua Line: Letter informs Hawaii Pacific Health patients whose files likely were breached by ex-employee

Kokua Line: Letter informs Hawaii Pacific Health patients whose files likely were breached by ex-employee

By Christine Donnelly cdonnelly@staradvertiser.com

Ferd Lewis: High school leagues work together for the greater good

Ferd Lewis: High school leagues work together for the greater good

By Ferd Lewis flewis@staradvertiser.com

Lee Cataluna: Public restrooms critical for some

Lee Cataluna: Public restrooms critical for some

By Lee Cataluna lcataluna@staradvertiser.com

By Request: Egg cups, every way

By Request: Egg cups, every way

By Betty Shimabukuro bshimabukuro@staradvertiser.com

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Coronavirus Resources

DoorDash starts delivering toilet paper and other groceries to make quarantine easier

DoorDash starts delivering toilet paper and other groceries to make quarantine easier

More evidence indicates healthy people can spread coronavirus

VIDEO: ABC News’ Andrea Fujii joins the COVID-19 Care Conversation

Hawaii officials answer questions for tenants and landlords in wake of the coronavirus crisis

Keep your car clean to reduce risk from coronavirus

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

Democratic National Committee delays nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

Democratic National Committee delays nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

Pro-Trump super PAC to spend $10 million on attack ads against Biden

Pro-Trump super PAC to spend $10 million on attack ads against Biden

Trump rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push

Trump rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push

Hawaii Democrats to count presidential primary votes May 23

Hawaii Democrats to count presidential primary votes May 23

ENTERTAINMENT

New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis dead from coronavirus complications at 85

New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis dead from coronavirus complications at 85

By Associated Press
April 1, 2020
Updated 5:39 p.m.

Emmy-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies at 51 from coronavirus

Updated 3:57 p.m.

‘Wicked’ movie release delayed, ‘Minions’ pushed to 2021

Updated 11:26 a.m.

Singer Jack Johnson participates in Together at Home series for World Health Organization amid coronavirus pandemic

‘It is brutal’: Hollywood’s rank-and-file on the coronavirus pandemic

Features

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

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

By John Berger jberger@staradvertiser.com
March 29, 2020

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

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

Magnum Reloaded: A look back to where ‘Magnum P.I.’ left off, just in time for its return April 10

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

Hawaii Prep World

ON THIS DATE: Farrington knots up OIA East baseball race

ON THIS DATE: Farrington knots up OIA East baseball race

By Jerry Campany
Apr. 1, 2020

ON THIS DATE: Herbert Deverill of Punahou does the unthinkable

ON THIS DATE: LLWS heroes propel Saint Louis

Kamehameha’s Paige Respicio joins Midland’s stacked wrestling program

ON THIS DATE: John Bush helps prep baseball begin on Kauai

Hawaii Warrior World

Hawaii football lands JUCO All-America receiver

Hawaii football lands JUCO All-America receiver

By Stephen Tsai
Apr. 1, 2020

Hawaii men’s basketball: Varied styles advance to semifinals of virtual tournament

NCAA ruling: Hawaii’s spring-sport seniors allowed to compete next season

Hawaii men’s basketball: 100th Season Best-Team Bracket, Elite Eight, Day 4

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

MORE SPORTS

Call to arms: Compressed schedule could mean more MLB pitchers in 2020

Call to arms: Compressed schedule could mean more MLB pitchers in 2020

Updated 7:30 p.m.

Tua Tagovailoa says he’s 100% healthy, will be ‘discreet’ about sharing interest from NFL teams

Updated 3:58 p.m.

Rangers vet Choo giving $1K each to 191 Texas minor leaguers

Updated 11:29 a.m.

Khabib won’t break coronavirus quarantine, says UFC 249 fight is off

Updated 11:05 a.m.

Wimbledon canceled for 1st time since WWII because of coronavirus

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

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

HHSAA clarifies its stance on the COVID-19 issue

Punahou’s Dominic Gusman is named All-State soccer’s Player of the Year

BUSINESS

Stimulus aid for ‘small business’ will go to some big chains

Stimulus aid for ‘small business’ will go to some big chains

Updated 8:55 a.m.

Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags

Updated 7:09 a.m.

Sprint and T-Mobile merge, creating new wireless giant

Updated 4:30 a.m.

First Hawaiian to waive ATM fees

Updated 10:55 p.m.

United Nations: Coronavirus pandemic could shrink global economy almost 1% in 2020

Updated 7:30 p.m.

ODD NEWS

British man runs marathon in backyard during coronavirus lockdown

British man runs marathon in backyard during coronavirus lockdown

Updated 12:23 p.m.

Truck hauling toilet paper catches fire on Texas interstate

Updated 12:05 p.m.

Boat does doughnuts after hitting wave, throws man overboard

High school wrestling champion thwarts kidnapping attempt in New Mexico

Man runs toilet paper exchange on California street corner

HEALTH

Mom of hospitalized Waikiki bartender also tests positive for coronavirus

Mom of hospitalized Waikiki bartender also tests positive for coronavirus

Updated 9:39 a.m.

COVID-19 is now the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., doctor says

Updated 6:24 p.m.

Hawaii officials answer questions for tenants and landlords in wake of the coronavirus crisis

Hawaii’s geography and widespread testing are advantages in the COVID fight

Updated 10:39 a.m.

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

Las Vegas surreal as coronavirus shutdown continues

Medical evacuation during the coronavirus pandemic

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

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

Focus on Japan

Photo: So close and yet so far

Photo: So close and yet so far

Updated 12:16 a.m.

Machines used in ‘last resort’ COVID-19 treatment running low

Updated 12:05 a.m.

As mask supplies dwindle, bra maker offers support

Updated 12:05 a.m.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies after contracting coronavirus

Tokyo closes cherry blossom parks to slow spread of coronavirus

Photo: Honoring victims

Live Well

Jikyu Rose leads Koganji Temple with compassion and blunt honesty

Jikyu Rose leads Koganji Temple with compassion and blunt honesty

Too many prescription drugs might cause cognitive problems in seniors

Column: Medicare will cover coronavirus testing and any necessary hospitalizations

Chronic kidney disease has few early symptoms

Staying active can help to beat back Parkinson’s disease

National news

A record 10 million sought U.S. jobless aid in past 2 weeks

A record 10 million sought U.S. jobless aid in past 2 weeks

Updated 5:36 a.m.

Engineer intentionally derailed Los Angeles train near U.S. Mercy hospital ship, feds say

Updated 5:24 p.m.

What you need to do to get your government stimulus check

More than 50 infected with coronavirus at California nursing home

Watchdog finds new problems with FBI wiretap applications

World news

United Nations: Coronavirus pandemic could shrink global economy almost 1% in 2020

United Nations: Coronavirus pandemic could shrink global economy almost 1% in 2020

Updated 7:30 p.m.

Mexico broadens 1-month shutdown as virus cases top 1,000

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum closed by coronavirus

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

Plane catches fire at Manila airport, killing all 8 aboard

North Korea test fires missiles amid worries about outbreak

New York Times

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive enhanced security after threats inspired by conspiracists

Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive enhanced security after threats inspired by conspiracists

Updated 9:24 a.m.

28 Texas students have coronavirus after spring break trip to Mexico

Updated 2:14 p.m.

Pro-Trump super PAC to spend $10 million on attack ads against Biden

Updated 12:18 p.m.

$30 million in illegal drugs seized from cross-border tunnel in San Diego

Airlines refuse to collect passenger data that could aid coronavirus fight

Obituaries

New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis dead from coronavirus complications at 85

New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis dead from coronavirus complications at 85

Updated 5:39 p.m.

Emmy-winning musician Adam Schlesinger dies at 51 from coronavirus

Updated 3:57 p.m.

Michigan State Rep. Isaac Robinson dead at 44; mom suspects COVID-19

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies after contracting coronavirus

David Schramm, veteran of stage and TV’s ‘Wings,’ dies at 73

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Letters: Governor wrong to suspend Sunshine Law; Use shopping schedules; Gloves won’t protect from virus

Letters: Governor wrong to suspend Sunshine Law; Use shopping schedules; Gloves won’t protect from virus

Letters: Widespread testing needed to fight virus; RIMPAC should cancel; Clean-energy planning

Letters: Protect postal carriers; Pandemic focus lost; Hoarding toilet paper reveals selfishness

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WATCH LIVE: EMS spokeswoman Shayne Enright takes your questions on the COVID-19 Care Conversation

WATCH LIVE: EMS spokeswoman Shayne Enright takes your questions on the COVID-19 Care Conversation

Hawaii sets new high for coronavirus cases but officials say it likely will get worse

VIDEO: Man who became Hawaii’s first coronavirus death likely caught disease in Las Vegas, state says

VIDEO: Trump and coronavirus task force give daily briefing on pandemic

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