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When it comes Hawaii’s homegrown food sustainability, farming operations usually come to mind. But beyond farm aid, fish aid can’t be forgotten. Read more
The city’s decision to start charging a $3 fee on its new kiosks is counterproductive. It penalizes residents who reduce the demand at the counter. In addition, the city is charging a 2.5% fee if a credit or debit card is used. Read more
For those who came out to the USS Arizona Memorial on Friday, nearly four months after it closed to walk-on visits, newly resumed access to the hallowed sunken battleship brought the usual emotional impact. Read more
Hawaii’s battered tourism industry and myriad other businesses and workers who rely on it received little clarity Friday on whether the state’s pre-travel COVID-19 testing program that would allow arriving passengers to bypass the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine will launch Aug. 1 as planned. Read more
As government officials were wrestling with the dilemma of when to reopen tourism, those most affected by the virtual shutdown of travel to Hawaii got a helping hand Friday. Read more
Honolulu officials today said previously announced events, including a “Dine in Chinatown” bike-and-stroll on a stretch of Hotel Street Saturday, will still proceed as planned. Read more
The Rainbow Warrior football team had been scheduled to play three Pac-12 teams in its first four games — Aug. 29 at Arizona, Sept. 5 against UCLA at Aloha Stadium and Sept. 19 at Oregon. Read more
There were also 858 returning residents and 195 planning to relocate to Hawaii. Read more
State Department of Health officials did not identify the gyms. Read more
More than 2,000 people flooded the Board of Education with written testimony Thursday, most pleading to keep students 6 feet apart and require they wear masks when they return to school next month. Read more
Risk too great to hold Chinatown street party; Some controversial statues should remain; Voting in person safer than mail-in balloting. Read more
Under state law, health inspectors can temporarily close food establishments that pose a danger to public health. Read more
Question: I thought I would be called back to work by now, or at least be getting unemployment, but neither has come through. My landlord was understanding the first month that I couldn’t pay my rent (June), but now it’s July and I still don’t have the money. Can I get evicted now? Read more
State lawmakers held an informational briefing Thursday to discuss how COVID-19 outbreaks such as the ones that occurred at the state’s largest nursing home last month and at smaller care homes can be prevented. Read more
Twelve days after the death of state Sen. Breene Harimoto, the House Judiciary Committee proposed a change in state election law that would make committee member Rep. Gregg Takayama eligible to run to serve out the last two years of Harimoto’s term. Read more
Young Brothers LLC, which has been seeking a $25 million bailout from the state to avoid insolvency, has ratcheted up its plea for aid by filing a motion with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission for an emergency rate increase that would boost the company’s revenue by about $30 million and keep its interisland cargo transport services afloat. Read more
Hawaii residents and businesses are worried they won’t survive a delay in the planned reopening of tourism on Aug. 1. Read more
Another Honolulu cultural institution is reopening: Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will welcome visitors by reservation only starting Tuesday, with free admission for kamaaina in the first month. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic claimed another island tradition today, albeit a rather recent one. Read more