Hawaii Governor David Ige announced that the mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone traveling interisland will be reinstituted effective next Tuesday, August 11. The governor said that he and all the county mayors agree that additional measures are necessary to make sure that cases do not spread, uncontrolled, across the entire state. “I know many of you will be disappointed to hear this news. Interisland travel is an important way for families... Read More

With 98 new COVID-19 cases on Oahu alone, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell must have been frustrated today. "We're at a real crossroads," he said at a press conference this afternoon. "Don't ask what the government can do for you, see what you can do." He made clear that Honolulu once again needs to flatten the curve, and his solution was to push Governor Ige for a mandate to require face masks... Read More

As Hurricane Douglas approaches the state there is a strong possibility of coastal inundation and storm surge, particularly along the east-facing shores. This is just one of the reasons it’s so important to be prepared. This map, produced with guidance from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, is a worst-case composite for a storm with similar intensity, forward speed, and trajectory as Hurricane Douglas, incorporating uncertainties in the track, intensity, and size... Read More