The new variant may be more transmissible, but more research is needed to confirm that.
The Hawaii governor recapped impacts from the pandemic, but never mentioned furloughs, layoffs or possible tax increases.
State officials identified 60 COVID-19 related deaths that date back to August.
The collapse of tourism on the island is causing economic hardship in many business sectors, including health care.
The state has seen an average of 115 new cases a day in the last week.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs also wants several agencies, including county police departments, to release the data they maintain about Native Hawaiians.
Noise and safety are at issue in federal legislation the congressman is still pursuing.
It’s the first Hawaii hate crime case brought by the feds in 20 years, but U.S. Attorney Kenji Price is hoping to send a strong message about victimizing others because of their race or color.
There were no new cases reported on Kauai.
The collapse of tourism on the island is causing economic hardship in many business sectors, including health care.
The state has seen an average of 115 new cases a day in the last week.
Noise and safety are at issue in federal legislation the congressman is still pursuing.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs also wants several agencies, including county police departments, to release the data they maintain about Native Hawaiians.
It’s the first Hawaii hate crime case brought by the feds in 20 years, but U.S. Attorney Kenji Price is hoping to send a strong message about victimizing others because of their race or color.
There were no new cases reported on Kauai.
Days after he ordered an investigation into the office, the House Speaker wants to cut the watchdog agency’s budget in half — far more than any other state agency.
Hawaii is among the states where cases are growing fastest.
The report by University of Hawaii economists follows a critical report by the Hawaii State Auditor.
