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Japanese man has coronavirus

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Russ Roberts

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Top Story:  Hawaii Governor David Ige has confirmed a Japanese man as a coronavirus patient after he returned from a Hawaii vacation.

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Japanese man confirmed as coronavirus patient after returning from Hawaii vacation
  • By Kristen Consillio
  • Today
  • Updated 5:38 pm
  • 218 Comments

“We do believe this is a serious concern,” Gov. David Ige said at a news conference at the state Department of Health. Read more

Hawaii counts 15 traffic-related fatalities in first six weeks of 2020
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • 10 Comments

The total is three fewer than the 18 traffic-related fatalities recorded on Hawaii roads during the same period last year. Read more

This Kakaako park is for the dogs
  • By Nina Wu
  • Today
  • Updated 5:03 pm

The 7,900-square-foot park runs alongside a walkway adjacent to Fisher Hawaii. Read more

Teen found guilty of purse-snatching captured on video
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • Updated 3:50 pm
  • 11 Comments

An Oahu Circuit Court jury found an 18-year-old man guilty on Thursday of second-degree robbery for forcefully taking a 73-year-old woman’s purse from her shoulder. Read more

Search continues for missing Oregon woman on Big Isle
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today

Hawaii County police are asking again for the public’s help in finding a 24-year-old Hilo woman, who was last seen in the area of Wainaku Scenic Lookout Sunday evening. Read more

1 injured in crash with city ambulance in Kailua
  • By Rob Shikina
  • Today
  • Updated 4:47 pm

The crash involved a large tree trimming truck, leaving one person injured, a Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman said. Read more

Woman driving without headlights leads Hawaii police to car break-in arrest
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • 2 Comments

Marie Aiona was allegedly driving with her headlights off when Hawaii island patrol officers stopped her early Thursday morning, which led to felony charges today. Read more

Trio charged after Hawaii island drug bust nets more than 1 pound meth
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • 1 Comments

Public tips about illegal drug activity led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of a cache of drugs in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii island police said today. Read more

Maui dog competing in Hallmark Channel special
  • By Nina Wu
  • Today
  • Updated 2:00 pm
  • 4 Comments

The Maui Humane Society will be rooting for Boogie, one of its adopted rescues, on the Hallmark Channel’s “2020 American Rescue Dog Show” this weekend. Read more

Maryland snorkeler dies after being pulled from water off Waianae Coast
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • Updated 1:58 pm
  • 4 Comments

A snorkeler who was found unresponsive at Pokai Bay in Waianae Thursday has died. Read more

Search for missing surfer off Waikiki ends after surfer found onshore
  • By Star-Advertiser
  • Today
  • Updated 4:04 pm

The search began about 1 p.m. Read more

China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • Updated 3:36 pm

China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. Read more

Hawaii island police identify pedestrian killed in Puna crash
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • Updated 8:44 am
  • 1 Comments

This was the fifth traffic-related fatality on Hawaii island compared with two at the same time last year. Read more

China’s doctors, fighting the coronavirus, beg for masks
  • By Chris Buckley, Sui-Lee Wee and Amy Qin New York Times
  • Today
  • Updated 5:23 pm

In the hospital where Yu Yajie works, nurses, doctors and other medical professionals fighting the new coronavirus have also been fighting dire shortages. They have used tape to patch up battered protective masks, repeatedly reused goggles meant for one-time use and wrapped their s Read more

U.S., Taliban reach truce deal, paving way for possible withdrawal of American troops
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • Updated 2:08 pm
  • 55 Comments

The agreement calls for a seven-day “reduction in violence” to be followed by all-Afghan peace talks within 10 days, a senior U.S. officials says. Read more

Coast Guard continues search for 2 fishermen swept into ocean off Hawaii island
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Today
  • Updated 7:50 am

The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department launched a search for the men Thursday after family member reported the two overdue. Read more

White House memo justifying fatal strike on Iranian general cites previous attacks but no imminent threat
  • By Catie Edmondson / New York Times
  • Today
  • Updated 2:07 pm
  • 15 Comments

The White House said the strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani was “in response to an escalating series of attacks in preceding months” by Iran and Iran-backed militias. Read more

Coronavirus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • Updated 10:35 am
  • 1 Comments

As China enforces a temporary ban on the wildlife trade to contain the outbreak of a new virus, many are calling for a more permanent solution before disaster strikes again. Read more

U.S. border agents to pursue migrants in ‘sanctuary’ cities
  • By Associated Press
  • Today

Federal agents who patrol the U.S. border will deploy to “sanctuary” cities across the country where local jurisdictions are hindering stepped up immigration enforcement, officials said Friday. Read more

Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids
  • By Associated Press
  • Today
  • 1 Comments

A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this season into one of the nastiest flu seasons for kids in a decade. Read more

Sunshine and breezy tradewinds on tap for Valentine’s Day and weekend
  • By Nina Wu
  • Today

Today’s highs are from 78 to 83 degrees, with east winds of 15 to 25 mph, forecasters said. Lows tonight will be from 66 to 71. Read more


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Russ Roberts

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