Visitor counts rise to highest level since Hawaii quarantine began
Some 309 out-of-state visitors came to Hawaii on Monday, making up nearly 30% of the 1,093 total incoming passengers. Read more
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High surf advisory for all south-facing shores through this evening, but trades to continue
The National Weather Service said surf of 5 to 8 feet is expected along all south-facing shores due to an elevated, long-period south swell. Read more
Honolulu Hale to be lit in colors of city ambulances for National EMS Week
Honolulu Hale will be lit up with orange, blue and white lights to commemorate National Emergency Medical Services Week. Read more
Authorities arrest Hawaii visitor who documented his violation of quarantine rule on social media
“Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on the beach with a surfboard, sunbathing, and walking around Waikiki at night,” according to a press release. Read more
More shops and restaurants at Ka Makana Ali‘i in Kapolei to reopen today
Its operating hours will remain from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Read more
BYU-Hawaii selects new president, John ‘Keoni’ Kauwe
Dr. John “Keoni” Kauwe, who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease research, has deep roots in Hawaii and graduated from Molokai High School. Read more
List of Windward Mall retailers and eateries to reopen Friday
Windward Mall is planning to reopen some of its retail businesses on Friday. Read more
Gabbard moves to protect nurses
U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Rodney Davis of Illinois on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prevent a health care provider from laying off a significant portion of its nursing workforce or significantly reducing their hours during the coronavirus crisis as a condition for receiving federal emergency relief funds. Read more
More showers expected across Hawaii; trades to be disrupted midweek
A disruption to the trades is expected by midweek, while a band of enhanced moisture will move through Hawaii today and tonight, bringing an increase in showers to windward and leeward sides. Read more
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Teenage boy injured while hiking closed Manoa trail
Honolulu firefighters rescued a teenage boy who was injured while hiking today at Seven Falls Trail in Manoa. Read more
Power outage scheduled at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Saturday night
During the outages, there will be no power to Terminals 1 and 2, and all parking structures. Facilities located on the Ewa Service Road will also be impacted. Read more
Drive-thru testing for coronavirus available in Ewa Beach, Kalihi
The testing sites are at Ewa Beach Community Park and Kalihi Union Church. Read more
Breezy trades likely to deliver windward, mauka showers heading into the weekend
Today’s forecast is partly to mostly cloudy with highs from 79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit and isolated showers. Read more
First Hawaiian Bank donates $50K for food to meet increasing demand
First Hawaiian Bank said today that the “Aloha for Hawaii” campaign has contributed $50,000 to support the efforts of both The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together and the Kauai Independent Food Bank. Read more
International Space Station will grace southern sky
The International Space Station, weather permitting, will put on a show here never seen on the mainland. Read more
Blaisdell Box Office offering refunds starting Wednesday
The box office will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesdays to Thursdays until May 31, to provide refunds for tickets purchased at the box office. Read more
Sewer line spews wastewater into Hawaii Kai Marina
A sewer line break sent wastewater into the Hawaii Kai Marina on Saturday, prompting a warning from the state Department of Health. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines requires passengers to wear face masks
Hawaiian Airlines on Friday announced enhanced COVID-19 measures that include requiring travelers to wear face coverings from check-in at the airport through disembarking at their destination, effective May 8. Read more
More visitors landed in Hawaii Tuesday despite passenger quarantine
The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported today that 494 trans-Pacific passengers arrived on Tuesday, including 121 visitors and 177 residents. Read more
Visitors keep flying to Hawaii despite mandatory quarantine, including 149 on Monday
The visitors keep on coming to Hawaii despite mandatory quarantine orders. Read more
Food is handed out at soccer complex
The city and Aloha Harvest handed out 10,000 “stew in a bag” grocery kits Sunday at the Waipio Soccer Complex. Read more
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