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Hawaii’s visitor industry making plans to mitigate coronavirus risks
The number of visitors to Hawaii increased in January, but the new coronavirus caused a drop in arrivals from the Asia-Pacific, most notably from China and Korea. Read more
The number of visitors to Hawaii increased in January, but the new coronavirus caused a drop in arrivals from the Asia-Pacific, most notably from China and Korea. Read more
State officials are deliberating when to pull the trigger on “social distancing measures” such as canceling public gatherings, closing schools and working remotely in the likely case of a coronavirus outbreak in Hawaii. Read more
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency said Hawaii is on track within about a year to receive interceptor missiles for North Korean threats — a declaration that marks a dramatic change in the state’s defensive posture. Read more
Key state senators Thursday added to Gov. David Ige’s $7.215 million funding request to prepare Hawaii for a potential outbreak of the new coronavirus, bringing the total amount to $10.568 million. Read more
Two couples from Hawaii being quarantined at a military base in California for the new coronavirus say workers who give them their meals or take their temperature never touch them directly and always wear gloves, a face mask and a long face shield — making them “over-protected.” Read more
House lawmakers gave approval Thursday to a ban on rifle magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets and to restrictions on who is allowed to buy ammunition in Hawaii. Read more
A federal indictment unsealed Thursday alleges Kauai County Councilman Arthur Brun is the leader of a drug trafficking ring that operates in and out of the state prison system. Read more
Oahu builders will have to make a certain number of parking stalls ready for electric vehicle charging and install solar hot water heaters in new residences under a major energy conservation bill poised for a final vote of the Honolulu City Council next month. Read more
The section of Dillingham Boulevard had been closed overnight for repairs. Read more
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA sent its union president to Hawaii today to intervene in protracted bargaining between Hawaiian Airlines management and flight attendants. Read more
Healthcare Association of Hawaii has announced two new hires. Read more
Gov. David Ige has a plan to deal with the COVID-19 virus in Hawaii. But where’s Josh Green? Read more
Question: Where can I get this Holo card (808ne.ws/225kline)? Also, if I buy one for my brother, will he be able to cash it out? Read more
Junior Police Officers, or JPOs, have been an island tradition for as long as I can remember. I found its roots surprisingly go back 98 years to 1922. Read more
The city will pay $918 million to Hitachi Rail International to operate and maintain the city’s rail line for its first 13-1/4 years under an agreement reached last week by the Caldwell administration and the vendor. Read more
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard made a public pitch on Wednesday for proposals to ban rifle magazines that hold more than 10 bullets, and for new restrictions on the sale of ammunition in advance of key floor votes scheduled for today on a package of firearms bills. Read more
Teresa Lai picked up 90 rolls of toilet paper, a handful of jumbo hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and extra medicines during an emergency shopping trip to Sam’s Club Wednesday to prepare for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak in Hawaii. Read more
The Honolulu Festival Foundation canceled Wednesday’s launch event, but said there are no plans to cancel the annual festival that draws people from across the Asia-Pacific region. Read more
People fed up with rising crime in Waikiki, including several recent murders, urged officials at a town hall meeting Wednesday to take action to improve the neighborhood for tourists and residents alike. Read more
Prosecutors charged a 33-year-old man accused of killing his 74-year-old mother and her dog in her apartment in Mililani. Read more
Lori Vallow’s two children, Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, have been missing since September. Read more