From the COVID-19 pandemic to the troubled rail line, 2020 is a year best forgotten.
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From the coronavirus pandemic to the troubled rail line, 2020 is a year to forget
Shortly after word spread that a novel coronavirus was circulating in far-away China, Honolulu was chosen in February as one of several U.S. airports where all flights to America from China would be funneled.
More attention-grabbing Hawaii stories from 2020
River of Life Mission to shutter Chinatown food program, relocate
Pearl sub crews get COVID-19 vaccine
Kokua Line: Second round of stimulus payments automatically dispersed by direct-deposit, check or debit card
COVID-19’s impact dominated local sports in 2020
University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team begins preparations for 2021 return
Mayor Kirk Caldwell says coronavirus response was too slow
Gov. David Ige approves Kauai’s request to rejoin state’s Safe Travels program for inter-island travelers
California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus variant
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Medical examiner’s office identifies 45-year-old man shot by Honolulu police
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 45-year-old man who was fatally shot Monday by police as Caillen Gentzler of Wahiawa.
Body of diver who went missing near Keehi Lagoon found
Honolulu police arrest naked man, 33, with gun near Punchbowl area
High surf warning extended for most Hawaiian islands as larger northwest swell approaches
Nearly 20,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered in Hawaii
Air Force officer, 31, collapses while hiking and is pronounced dead
Two new art pieces on display at Thomas Square for a year
Honolulu police looking for two males involved in shooting of woman in Kapiolani area
Hawaii Restaurant Card recipients spent roughly $70M
