...no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...Oahu and Maui Counties reopening partially....

...Hawaii Business Magazine May 4, 2020: “BOSS Survey: Taking Hawai‘i’s Pulse on Important Non-Covid-19 Issues”....

...In the case of a bar owner who was assaulted by a homeless man illegally living in a nearby storage unit, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled, May 5, 2020, that plaintiffs can recover damages in public nuisance suits if they have suffered individualized harm....

...one new hospitalization, no new deaths....

"...as long as people are moving past each other, even if they’re within 6 ft of each other and not wearing a mask, we wouldn’t categorize those persons as anything but low risk at most and likely no risk...." -- State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park

...The latest proclamation also allows residents to leave their homes to patronize certain businesses and activities under the new “Safer-at-Home” order....

...total job reductions between January and April in Honolulu county were 34% of full-time jobs and 41% of part-time. These numbers were much higher on Hawaii (50% and 67%), Maui (69% and 68%), and Kauai (56% and 62%)....

...3 releases, no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...Except for Hawaii which has few deaths and the most restrictions, the most restrictive states have the highest death rate.  The least restrictive states have the fewest deaths....

...The University of Hawaiʻi plans to resume in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester on all 10 campuses....

...Hawaii Supreme Court Livestream Oral Argument In Water Rights, Admin Law Case (Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 10am HT)....

...The unprecedented pause in economic activity has had a profoundly negative impact on Hawaii....

...Hawaii’s economy is suffering enormously because of the coronavirus lockdown, and much of the blame can be traced to the federal Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

...Stormwater: $100M Tax Hike After 36 Years of Lawyering and Foot-dragging....

...4 patients released today, no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...2020’s Best & Worst States for Nurses....

...Hawaii's governor has taken caution and conservatism to an unusual level....

...Hawaii doesn't have enough doctors and other medical providers. Could Hawaii's tax system be a reason for the shortage?....

...one more death and one more hospitalized....

...the governor has suspended many laws....

... measures that must be taken now before "irreparable damage" is done to Hawaii's economy ....

...Hawaii’s coronavirus tally rises by only 1 case for second straight day....

... States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus ....

...Friday’s ruling says the agencies must bring 23 national parks into compliance with commercial air tour regulations.... 

...On April 30, Dean Foods completed the sales of its Hilo facility and related distribution branches on the Big Island, Kauai and Maui, as well as a license to the Meadow Gold Hawaii brand name and related intellectual property to MGD Acquisition LLC....

"...abuse and misuse of union funds and the existence of questionable perks and benefits...."

...To rebuild tourism the Governor should amend his emergency order to exempt from quarantine any visitor who can show a negative COVID test....

... two more hospitalized, no new deaths ....

... More than 100 gathered at the state Capitol on Friday to protest emergency stay-at-home orders ....

...according to his campaign organization's report to the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission posted on April 30, 2020....

...FROM THE HONEYMOON SUITE TO CELL BLOCK....

...New petition urges lifting of lockdown so Hawaii residents can get back to work....

...Phone data reveals if states have mastered social distancing: Nevada, Vermont and Hawaii are best....

...one new hospitalization, no new deaths....

...A total of 434,856 visitors traveled to Hawaii....

...Clinics and outpatient services, such as imaging and rehabilitation services, were significantly reduced last month and elective procedures were ceased in order to limit the spread of COVID-19....

...The United States Navy will sponsor the 27th Rim of the Pacific exercise, Aug. 17-31....

...Hawai‘i Tourism Authority surveys found resident attitudes about tourism becoming more negative as the number of visitors increased....

...The weighted-student formula has provided a much more equitable, responsive and transparent way to fund Hawaiian schools....

... Mālama Meals, a new group formed by Da Spot and other partners, currently provides more than 10,000 meals a day to kupuna and others in need ....

...Realtors and car dealers at the top of the list....

...no new deaths, no new hospitalizations....

...The initial investigation of the outbreak on the carrier included a recommendation that the Navy reinstate Captain Brett Crozier....

...Wiser regulators than those in Maui would avoid bloody-minded enforcement that deters voluntary civic action to help the public in a crisis....

...As of Tuesday, 64 sailors on guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG-100) have tested positive for the virus, with 63 percent of the crew tested....

...Hawaii DoH is seeking 60 more contact tracers to total 90.  420 are needed ....

... Major reforms could help the pension system honor its promises ....

...317 new tests, one new hospitalization, no new deaths....

...The memorandum titled “Balancing Public Safety with the Preservation of Civil Rights” asks U.S. attorneys to be on the “lookout” for abuses of powers from government officials....