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Hilo, and Now Honolulu, Dodge Influx of Cruise Ship Passengers

By • Mar 19, 2020
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Big Island residents are breathing a sigh of relief after state authorities canceled a cruise ship’s emergency plans to unload hundreds of its passengers at Hilo Harbor. State transportation officials say the Holland America Line vessel is now set to arrive in Honolulu Friday, but none of its more than 800 passengers will be allowed off.

Hawaii Updates: House Speaker Says State Response 'Utterly Chaotic,' Wants 15-Day State Shutdown

By & HPR News Staff • Mar 19, 2020
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See yesterday’s updates: Hawaii schools closed until April 7, Kauai imposes a curfew, Maui and Honolulu close dine-in.

Updated: 3/19/20, 7:00 p.m.

House Speaker Scott Saiki, calling the response to the pandemic "utterly chaotic," implored Gov. David Ige to shut down the state for 15 days.

The Conversation: Cruise Ship Business In COVID-19 Crisis

By & • Mar 10, 2020
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Hawaii cruise ship business in jeopardy from COVID-19; Event looks at nexus of Hawaiian tradition and innovation in hospitality industry; State wants to subsidize interisland shipper; Neal Milner on those who don't vote

Hawaii Coronavirus Updates: UHERO Updates Economic Forecast, Community Tests To Begin This Week

By HPR News Staff • Mar 10, 2020
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See the latest updates for 3/11/2020.

The news on the Hawaii front of the coronavirus battle is swiftly changing. Here are live updates on local health, economic and societal impacts from the spread of COVID-19.

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Hawaii Updates: What We're Learning About Coronavirus Today

By HPR News Staff • Mar 9, 2020
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See latest updates for 3/10/2020

The news on the Hawaii front of the coronavirus battle is swiftly changing. Here are the live updates on local health, economic and societal impacts from the spread of COVID-19.