The Marine Corps issues a “do not use” advisory for tap water at its Manana Housing Community in Pearl City.
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Marines issue ‘do not use’ water advisory for Manana housing
The Marine Corps has issued a “do not use” advisory for the tap water at its Manana Housing Community in Pearl City due to a low chlorine reading on a recent water sample and “visual indications of a potential bacterial issue.” Read more
Hawaii public school officials report 1,800+ teacher absences; Chaminade joins shift to virtual classes
In public schools, 1,812 teachers were absent today, or approximately 14% of 12,800 teachers statewide, according to state Department of Education data. Read more
Gov. Ige issues emergency proclamation after Kauai landslide
The emergency proclamation gives Gov. Ige the ability to spend appropriated state funds to protect the residents and visitors of Kauai. Read more
Top-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team beats Loyola Chicago
Hawaii dropped a set for the first time since last April, but still dominated Loyola-Chicago in a men’s volleyball match Friday at SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center. Read more
34-year-old man suspected of robbing Kaimuki eatery
Police arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly not paying for refreshments at a Kaimuki eatery. Read more
Man, 55, allegedly assaults 72-year-old man in unprovoked Chinatown attack
Police said the attack was unprovoked. Read more
Waimea cherry blossom festival canceled due to COVID surge
The festival is expected to return in 2023 for its 30th anniversary. Read more
Hawaii schools gain over $2.3 million from USDA meal program boost
Schools will reap an estimated $2,340,000 in funds from the USDA in a mid-year increase to school meal reimbursements. Read more
Members of Rose Parade band test positive for COVID-19
An email sent to band parents at Homewood High School and obtained by The Associated Press didn’t say how many students were infected. Read more
Coast Guard rescues ill South Korean mariner from Palmyra Atoll
An Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew flew to Palmyra Atoll Thursday to medevac a sick South Korean mariner to Oahu. Read more
Hawaii records 3 new coronavirus-related deaths, 3,586 additional infections
Today’s new confirmed and probable infection count by island includes 2,387 new cases on Oahu, 286 on Hawaii island, 579 on Maui, 237 on Kauai, 20 on Molokai, 11 on Lanai and 66 Hawaii residents diagnosed outside the state. Read more
3 men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery get sentenced to life in prison
A few dozen supporters cheered Arbery’s family as they exited onto the courthouse steps today. Read more
Companies keep mum as vaccine mandate goes to Supreme Court
The requirement, which would apply to companies with 100 or more employees, has faced numerous court challenges and was upheld last month by a three-judge panel with the U.S. Court of Appeals. Read more
Foodland says day off for employees Sunday will be unpaid
After some backlash over the closure announcement earlier this week, Foodland clarified today that the closure was not a paid day off for employees. Read more
How do I know if I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
The time varies for when someone with any of the illnesses will start feeling sick. Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz apologizes for describing Jan. 6 attack as terrorism
The conservative ideologue and potential 2024 presidential contender appeared on Fox News Channel Thursday to apologize for describing the Jan. 6 insurrection as “a violent terrorist attack on the Capitol” a day earlier. Read more
Court documents show Novak Djokovic had COVID-19 last month
Novak Djokovic’s lawyers filed court papers Saturday in his challenge against deportation from Australia that show the tennis star tested positive for COVID-19 last month and recovered, grounds he used in applying for a medical exemption to the country’s strict vaccination rules. Read more
Alabama, Georgia receive warm welcome in frigid Indianapolis
Coach Nick Saban walked off Alabama’s team plane Friday night to a cold, harsh reality. Read more
Emerging data raise questions about COVID antigen tests and nasal swabs
The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, focused on 30 people infected with the virus at five workplaces that experienced what were most likely outbreaks of the omicron variant in December. Read more
Biden to deliver first State of the Union address on March 1
The last State of the Union address was delivered by then-President Donald Trump on the eve of his acquittal by the Senate in his first impeachment trial. Read more
Slain officer’s sister sues Facebook for wrongful death
Federal prosecutors said two men now awaiting trial in the drive-by shooting met through a Facebook group page dedicated to the extremist anti-government “boogaloo” movement, and used the protest as cover for the crime. Read more
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