UH cancels all graduation ceremonies
From the University of Hawaii website: This message was shared with the students, faculty, and staff of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi system on March 19, 2020. Photo courtesy UH, but note that it’s Pres. Lassner’s official
US State Department says “Do Not Travel”
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel Global Health Advisory (from US State Department web site) March 19, 2020 Level 4: Do Not Travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international
What exactly IS a Coronavirus?
The World Health Organization has an excellent description of what a coronavirus is, including that they are responsible for many illnesses, and they are transmitted from animals to people. You may always get the most up-to-date information
Hawaiian Airlines Reducing Flight Schedule Systemwide
Hawaiian Airlines issued a release on Wednesday, May 18, 2020: HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines is reducing its flight schedule systemwide by nearly 40 percent in April as the state of Hawai‘i deals with increasing COVID-19 cases and
DOE employees to begin remote work March 19, schools to close March 30
PRESS RELEASE The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) will close its offices except for essential functions effective Thursday, March 19. Schools will close March 30 following the extension of spring break. Employee return dates will be
Mayor Harry Kim-Interview (3/17/20)
New West Broadcasting’s General Manager Chris Leonard speaks with Mayor Harry Kim this afternoon regarding Hawai’i First Covid-19 case and the State of Hawai’i’s new guidance for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Recorded March 17, 2020.
First confirmed case of COVID-19 on Hawai’i Island
The Hawaii State Department of Health is reporting as of Noon today 13 positive cases of COVID-19 in the State of Hawaii including the first known case on Hawai’i Island. Details of the Hawai’i Island case are
Holland America Maasdam Hilo port call canceled
Tim Sakahara, Public Information Officer with State Department of Transportation, sent this email on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 5 p.m.: HDOT Harbors Division and the U.S. Coast Guard are continuing coordination with the Maasdam cruise ship
SBA loan apps because of COVID due Wed 3/18/20
ASSISTANCE NEEDED FROM HAWAII’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program became available this week to businesses that are being impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These working capital loans of up to $2 million can
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Open, but Visitor Center Closed
Jessica Ferracane, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park spokesperson, sent the following on Monday, March 16, 2020. Photo is courtesy HVNP: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains open, but Kīlauea Visitor Center will close Tuesday, March 17, and all special
Drive-through COVID-19 testing to open Tuesday
Hilo Medical Center is opening a drive-through COVID testing site in the parking lot across from the hospital. The testing site will open Tuesday and will be open weekdays from 10 in the morning to 2 in