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4 more die from COVID-19

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Russ Roberts

In addition to 4 more COVID-19 deaths on Oahu, Hawaii reports 110 new infections statewide.

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Hawaii reports 4 additional coronavirus deaths on Oahu and 110 new infections statewide

By Star-Advertiser staff
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Health officials said today that there are 1,470 cases active infections in Hawaii, up 35 from Tuesday.

Father, 21, arrested after 5-month-old son dies from assault in Kapolei

Updated 10:56 a.m.
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Hawaiian Home Lands considers proposal to build casino in Kapolei

Updated 10:34 a.m.
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VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Spotlight Hawaii

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Man, 19, arrested after allegedly kicking homeless man in head

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Kokua Line: Tax department following up on landlords who may be avoiding taxes on rental income

Updated 10:23 p.m.

VIDEO: Former UH Warrior and CFL great Chad Owens hosts Star-Advertiser sports show ‘The CO2 RUN DWN’

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City holds blessing for Centennial Park in Waikiki ahead of opening next year

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Caldwell says last mass food distribution event to take place Friday

Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced this afternoon during a news conference at Honolulu Hale that private sector partners had raised another $185,000 to offer this giveaway on Friday, a week before Christmas.

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DOCARE officers cite Maui man for selling undersized ahi

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Honolulu police seize more than a dozen gaming devices in Kapahulu raid

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Flood advisory issued for Hawaii island as thunderstorms approach state

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Tom Cruise blasts colleagues on movie set for not following social distancing rules

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Haiku man, 28, dies from injuries in Maui crash

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Alaska health care worker has allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine

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Fed keeps rate near zero and sees brighter economy in 2021

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Father arrested after 5-month-old son dies from assault in Kapolei

Hawaii reports 4 more coronavirus deaths on Oahu

Hawaiian Home Lands considers building a casino in Kapolei

Hilton Hawaiian Village reopens

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