Archive for Feb. 26, 2020

Top Headlines

2 men seriously injured in crash on Moanalua Freeway

Diamond Princess couples from Hawaii free of coronavirus near end of quarantine

New evidence backs Lori Loughlin, Giannulli’s innocence, lawyers say

New coronavirus case in California may be first in U.S. from unknown origin

Paul Brown Salons closing doors at Kailua location on Thursday

Trump campaign sues New York Times for alleged libel over Russia opinion piece

Latin America prepares for coronavirus after Brazil confirms first case

Alexander & Baldwin sees lower annual financial loss

Gov. Ige asks lawmakers for $7.2 million to cope with coronavirus

Pope observes usual Ash Wednesday customs in time of virus

Gunman kills 5 at Milwaukee brewery before taking own life

Hawaiian Airlines suspending service to South Korea due to spike in coronavirus cases

House makes lynching a federal crime, 65 years after death of Emmett Till

Trump says U.S. ‘very ready’ for virus; Pence to lead response

Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard makes plea for new gun control laws

Journalism conference at UH-Manoa to focus on coverage of indigenous issues

Stocks slide on Wall Street, extending steep drops this week

Court sides with Trump in ‘sanctuary cities’ grant fight

World battles coronavirus as cases multiply outside China

U.S., South Korea militaries face new enemy in coronavirus outbreak

Man charged with killing his mother and her dog in Mililani appears in court

Duterte says Philippines can survive without America

Singer Duffy says rape, captivity, led to her public retreat

How deadly is new coronavirus? It’s still too early to tell

Hawaii News

Maryknoll School President Perry Martin announces resignation

Hawaii Health Department fines owner of unlicensed adult care home in Ocean View

Hanapepe Swinging Bridge on Kauai reopens to the public

Mother of missing kids waives extradition from Kauai to Idaho after judge denies bail reduction

Wet, windy weather en route as high surf pounds most islands

Groundbreaking marks start of construction of 318-apartment project in Kapolei

HiSAM marks anniversary of women’s suffrage

Residents sour on Honolulu’s quality of life

Hawaii officials urge preparing 14-day emergency kit in case of coronavirus outbreak

California sea lion pair finds a new home at Sea Life Park

Kokua Line: No exemption for mopeds in Ala Wai Boulevard tow-away zone

On the Move: Ching and Figueroa

City officials propose stormwater utility fee

Lee Cataluna: New election means being vigilant for old tricks

Pagoda hotel brand expands to 3 properties

Data breach hits Hawaii insurance company

Sports

Television and radio – Feb. 26, 2020

Scoreboard

Hawaii’s Cole Hogland familiar with Japan’s volleyball philosophy

Seniors Zigmars Raimo and Eddie Stansberry final year with UH

Ferd Lewis: Hilo’s Kailua connection showing big results

Around the Nation

Ashley Salausa relishes trip home with Nevada teammates

HPU moves into top 3 nationally

Lahainaluna’s Nanea Estrella celebrates slam

Sports Breaking

Hawaii men’s volleyball team beats Nittaidai of Japan in exhibition

NFL, players move closer to new CBA, but deal not done yet

5-time major champ Maria Sharapova retires from tennis at 32

Crave

Hawaii chefs, Honolulu bar named James Beard semifinalists

Editorial

Off the News: A buying spree for N95 masks

Column: Let advanced practice registered nurse prescribe end-of-life meds

Letters: Affordable preschool many years overdue; Spray disinfectants in Chinatown; Free bus rides

Editorial: REITs should contribute more