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Dog found to have ‘low level’ of coronavirus in Hong Kong
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong has been found to have a “low level” of the virus, the Hong Kong government said early Friday.
Hawaii residents stock up on supplies in preparation for possible coronavirus outbreak
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.
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Hawaii authorities weigh measures such as canceling gatherings and shutting schools
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.
Hawaii to get ICBM interceptors
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.
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.
Hawaii virus funding request grows to $10.5M
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.
Quarantined isle couples say workers are ‘over-protected’
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.”
Hawaii lawmakers pass ban on large-capacity rifle magazines
House lawmakers gave preliminary 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, steps that would tighten what are already some of the most strict firearm laws in the nation.
Kauai councilman indicted for drug trafficking
A federal indictment unsealed Thursday alleges Kauai County Councilman Arthur Brun is the leader of a drug trafficking ring tied to a gang that operates in and out of the state prison system.
Council committee moves out Energy Code bill
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.
On the Move: Odo and Hoshide
Healthcare Association of Hawaii has announced two new hires:
Lee Cataluna: Petty politics playing into COVID-19 readiness?
Don’t you worry.
Kokua Line: No one can ‘cash out’ stored value of Holo transit card
Q uestion : 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?
Rearview Mirror: Stories of Junior Police Officers elicit fond memories
Junior Police Officers, or JPOs, have been an island tradition for as long as I can remember. They protect children in crosswalks on the way to and from school. I decided to look into it more closely last month and found its roots surprisingly go back 98 years to 1922.
‘Hot bargaining’ brings in president of national flight attendants union for Hawaiian Airlines contract talks
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA sent its union president to Hawaii Thursday to intervene in protracted bargaining between Hawaiian Airlines management and flight attendants.
Rail contractor snags utility lines, causing Dillingham Boulevard closure
Dillingham Boulevard remained closed Thursday afternoon between Mokauea Street and Puuhale Road because of downed utility poles, police said.
Scoreboard
Calendar Today BASEBALL PacWest: Azusa Pacific vs. Hawaii Pacific, 6:30 p.m., at Hans L’Orange Park. BASKETBALL American Basketball Association: Hawaii Swish vs. Las Vegas Unknown, 7 p.m. at Moanalua Gym. SOFTBALL College: Malihini Kipa Aloha Read More
UH basketball gets key win over Cal State Fullerton
For one memorable evening, the Hawaii basketball team was gritty in pink.
Hawaii sets rotation for Vanderbilt test
It is not just winning a national championship or having an SEC-record-tying 13 players selected in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.
Ferd Lewis: Rainbow Warriors honor Drew Buggs’ mother with a win
On a night when his University of Hawaii men’s basketball team paid tribute to the memory of his late mother, Drew Buggs added an exclamation point.
UH football to close with 2 road games
The University of Hawaii football team will end the 2020 regular season with back-to-back road games, according to the schedule released Thursday by the Mountain West Conference.
Hawaii gets rematch with Stanford on Sunday
Same time, different place. See you soon.
Julissa Tago scores career-high 34 in Rainbow Wahine’s loss at UC Irvine
An all-time shooting performance by senior shooting guard Julissa Tago was not enough to carry the Hawaii women’s basketball team to a win at UC Irvine on Thursday night.
Late home run sinks Rainbow Wahine
Oregon State’s Missy Nunes hit a two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning, guiding the Beavers to a 2-1 win over the Rainbow Wahine softball team in the Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Malihini Kipa Aloha Tournament on Thursday.
Hawaii virus funding request grows to $10.5M
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.
Quarantined isle couples say workers are ‘over-protected’
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.”
Hawaii authorities weigh measures such as canceling gatherings and shutting schools
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
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