COVID-19 Economic Impacts

Coronavirus Economic Impacts

State: Safeguards ensure Hawaii restaurant cards can’t be misused

Rumors have spread on social media about people using the cards for things like TVs.

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Bar owners call city’s tiered reopening plan keeping them closed ‘unconstitutional’

State scrambles to address issues with its pre-travel testing program website

Survey: Hawaii businesses expect extreme economic hardship to continue through 2021

“What do I see for the future? I see a lot of pain."

Published October 21, 2020 at 5:03 AM

State launches new $25M grant program to help small businesses

Scores of Hawaii businesses have closed amid the pandemic and countless more are struggling to remain afloat.

Published October 20, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Seeking employment? A virtual career fair is happening this week

Star Events and ALTRES Staffing are holding the free event online for the first time.

Published October 20, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Since tourism relaunch, police have issued 4,500 warnings for violating COVID-19 orders

“I’m a little discouraged by the fact that our partners in the visitor industry have not started to educate visitors."

Published October 20, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Step-by-step guide to Hawaii’s pre-travel COVID-19 testing program

Travel to and around Hawaii looks different during the pandemic. Here are the steps to participate in the state's pre-travel testing program.

Published October 19, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Kaimuki association calls on state to institute moratorium on commercial evictions

Restrictions implemented because of the pandemic have forced some shops in Kaimuki to close their doors for good.

Published October 19, 2020 at 2:29 PM

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Arcades allowed to reopen, but certain restrictions remain

Hawaii sees steady number of arrivals on first weekend of traveler testing program

Lt. Gov. Josh Green gives update on first weekend of state's pre-travel testing program

Alaska Airlines restores several Hawaii routes after launch of traveler testing program

Some travelers report issues, confusion on first day of Hawaii's pre-travel testing program

Here’s what travelers should know about the state’s pre-testing process

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Hawaii rental assistance program puts hold on applications

A Hawaii state program providing rental assistance to tenants struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily stopped accepting applications.

Published October 19, 2020 at 4:36 AM

Eateries welcome infusion of business from Hawaii’s ‘restaurant card’ program

Some businesses reported issues with the card being declined because they didn’t have a keypad to enter a debit PIN number or the card did not work for online takeout orders.

Published October 16, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Visitors are returning to the islands, but many hotels haven’t yet reopened

Key airlines also haven't yet relaunched popular mainland routes.

Published October 15, 2020 at 10:49 AM

Waikiki retailers prep for anticipated bump in business

It’s been seven months since tourism screeched to an abrupt halt in Waikiki.

Published October 14, 2020 at 10:29 PM

State starts mailing out $500 cards for unemployed workers to spend at eateries

The Hawaii Restaurant Card Program is funded with $75 million from the CARES Act.

Published October 14, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Experts: Pandemic wiped out 8 years of economic growth in Hawaii

Not only is the economic decline among the worst in the nation, economists say there’s also no historical comparison.

Published October 14, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Hawaii’s Royal Kona Resort to reopen after 7-month closure

The Royal Kona is the only property in the area expected to reopen on the same day the state launches its pre-travel testing program.

City launches new farm to food program to help feed residents in need and rebuild businesses

A new program geared to helping not only families in need, but also farmers is set to take off on Oahu.

Published October 12, 2020 at 11:34 PM

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Lanai resident who contracted COVID-19 urges others to get tested

The county is calling in the National Guard to help with testing and sanitizing.

Published 2h at 11:17 PM

Hotels help police enforce quarantine for travelers who land without a negative test

"It gave me some comfort to know that there’s enforcement going on because the Honolulu Police Department can’t be everywhere.”

Published October 22, 2020 at 7:11 PM

COVID-19 outbreak on Lanai continues to grow, with at least 38 cases now confirmed

State Rep. Lynn DeCoite, whose district includes Lanai, said she is preparing for more spread in the coming days.

Published October 22, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Hospitals on Maui, Oahu on alert as COVID-19 outbreak on Lanai grows

Despite a growing COVID-19 outbreak on Lanai, no patients from the island have required hospitalization for the virus.

Published October 22, 2020 at 5:06 PM

In another blow to Hawaii’s economy, the 2020 Honolulu Marathon is canceled

The 48th Honolulu Marathon had been scheduled for Dec. 13.

Published October 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM

3 additional COVID-19 fatalities reported on Oahu, 102 new cases statewide

Of the 102 cases, 52 were on Oahu, 29 were on the Big Island and 18 were on Maui.

Published October 22, 2020 at 3:20 PM

Officials outline how Hawaii would distribute a COVID-19 vaccine

The state submitted its draft vaccine distribution plan to the CDC last week.

Published October 22, 2020 at 2:22 PM

FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: the antiviral remdesivir

U.S. regulators have approved the first drug to treat COVID-19. Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine given through an IV for patients needing hospitalization.

Published October 22, 2020 at 11:41 AM

US regulators seek advice on thorny issues as vaccines near

The Food and Drug Administration may have to decide by year’s end whether to allow use of the first vaccines against the virus.

Published October 22, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Southwest to resume selling every seat on flights

In an earnings report released Thursday, Southwest cited findings by medical and aviation organizations as a reason for resuming normal sales.

Published October 22, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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