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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Watch out for COVID-19 scams online
The office of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) securities commissioner has sent the public a warning about online investment schemes circulating on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Read more
Visitors to Big Isle from Washington state arrested, cited for violating quarantine rule
Visiting public spaces including pools and fitness centers or restaurants is not allowed. Read more
More drive-thru coronavirus testing available on Oahu and Lanai this weekend
All who attend will first be screened for symptoms and asked to provide personal information and contact numbers so results can be made known to them. Read more
Honolulu police arrest 91 in connection with coronavirus emergency violations
Honolulu police have issued 7,801 warnings and 3,010 citations to date for violations of the emergency order for the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
HFD acquires land for new Waialua fire station
The Honolulu Fire Department announced Friday that is has acquired land for a fire station in Waialua. Read more
Proclamation allows takeout booze sales
A proclamation signed today by Gov. David Ige authorizes liquor sales with takeout food orders, to provide a measure of relief to establishments with liquor licenses. Read more
Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald says no state court trials until end of May
Recktenwald also ordered the formation of the Committee on Operational Solutions, which would accelerate the courts’ capabilities to conduct proceedings remotely due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Judiciary said in a news release today. Read more
Oahu condo tower developer forms residential brokerage firm
A company involved in the development of a residential condominium and hotel tower on Kapiolani Boulevard has formed a real estate brokerage firm focused on new high-rise home sales. Read more
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Hawaii airports to receive more than $133M in federal aid
The new funding will go to 15 airports in Hawaii experiencing severe economic disruption due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Read more
Nonprofit offers free delivery services for kupuna
Kupuna and others who are homebound can go to the website hihelpisontheway.org to request a delivery service or to find information about volunteering with the nonprofit. Read more
Help available for Hawaii farmers in need
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is reviewing applications from local farmers who need financial assistance under the COVID-19 Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Read more
Fabric Mart ordered to close 3 Oahu stores as residents search for material for homemade face masks
The city’s “stay at home” guidance document says that retail fabric stores remain non-essential businesses despite the mayor’s recommendation that Honolulu residents wear cloth masks when going out in the community. Read more
Foodland to require customers to wear masks
Foodland Super Market said Thursday it will require all customers and employees to wear masks in the store beginning Monday. Read more
Drive-thru COVID-19 screening to be held in Waianae
Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 will be held Thursday at the Waianae Boat Harbor from 9 to 11 a.m. Read more
Bank of Hawaii donates $3 million to fund addressing impacts of coronavirus
It is, to date, the largest corporate donation to HCF’s fund, which was established by the foundation and the Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund. Read more
Watch free films online with your Hawaii library card during quarantine
The Hawaii Public Library System is offering everyone with a library card access to more than 30,000 films on the streaming service Kanopy through the month of April at no charge. Read more
Muggy, rainy weekend weather in store for Hawaii
An approaching low-pressure system will bring light southeasterly to southerly winds, resulting in deep and unstable tropical moisture from Friday through Monday as well as numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines to provide free flights for medical professionals in new coronavirus interisland flight schedule
Starting April 4, Hawaiian Airlines will make 16 daily roundtrip flights between Honolulu and Hilo and Kona on Big Island; Kahului on Maui; and Lihue on Kauai. Read more
Ten more public schools to offer free keiki meals
Breakfast will be available from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Read more
Honolulu Hale closed except for essential business starting Monday
Access to Honolulu Hale will be limited to only those city employees and members of the public who are there on official business starting Monday. Read more
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