While contact tracing plays an important role in helping to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, state officials warn of a “multitude of scams” involving impersonators attempting to acquire personal information.According to a Better Business Bureau “Scam Alert,” this is how it works:>> You receive an unsolicited message via text, email, or a social media messenger.>> The message explains that you’ve come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.>> The message instructs you to self-isolate and provides a link for more information.>> Alarmed,...…While contact tracing plays an important role in helping to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, state officials warn of a “multitude of scams” involving impersonators attempting to acquire personal information.According to a Better Business Bureau “Scam Alert,” this is how it works:>> You receive an unsolicited message via text, email, or a social media messenger.>> The message explains that you’ve come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.>> The message instructs you to self-isolate and provides a link for more information.>> Alarmed,...WW…

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell this afternoon announced the city would offer a pared-down version of in July for free, but registration this year will be handled starting 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.A total of 3,600 children from kindergarten to sixth grade — down from the average of 10,000 in past years — will be able to participate in the program, to be held from July 1 to July 28. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch will be provided for select sites.“This summer is going to be free so that children can come and have fun together and be away from their...…Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell this afternoon announced the city would offer a pared-down version of in July for free, but registration this year will be handled starting 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.A total of 3,600 children from kindergarten to sixth grade — down from the average of 10,000 in past years — will be able to participate in the program, to be held from July 1 to July 28. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch will be provided for select sites.“This summer is going to be free so that children can come and have fun together and be away from their...WW…

Gov. David Ige today requested that participants in Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend consider self-isolating a few days in order to protect others from possibly getting the new coronavirus.While Ige said during this morning’s that he was pleased with the took place, he was concerned about another spike in COVID-19 cases.“Certainly I was very impressed by the protests, you know, especially because they were so peaceful in how they were organized,” said Ige. “Clearly I think everyone in Hawaii joins with the protesters in really wanting to highlight the fact that racial inequality...…Gov. David Ige today requested that participants in Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend consider self-isolating a few days in order to protect others from possibly getting the new coronavirus.While Ige said during this morning’s that he was pleased with the took place, he was concerned about another spike in COVID-19 cases.“Certainly I was very impressed by the protests, you know, especially because they were so peaceful in how they were organized,” said Ige. “Clearly I think everyone in Hawaii joins with the protesters in really wanting to highlight the fact that racial inequality...WW…

|The attorney for a man who slapped a Hawaiian monk seal while visiting Oahu several months ago has issued an apology on behalf of his client.Attorney Blake Long of Barnwell & Long PLLC in North Carolina said the young man, who he advised to remain anonymous to avoid severe backlash, has paid fines from federal and state agencies in full for his violation of the Endangered Species Act. He did not disclose the amount paid.Long said his client requested that he issue the apology “to express his sincere remorse for his immature, inexcusable actions.”In February, officials from the National...…|The attorney for a man who slapped a Hawaiian monk seal while visiting Oahu several months ago has issued an apology on behalf of his client.Attorney Blake Long of Barnwell & Long PLLC in North Carolina said the young man, who he advised to remain anonymous to avoid severe backlash, has paid fines from federal and state agencies in full for his violation of the Endangered Species Act. He did not disclose the amount paid.Long said his client requested that he issue the apology “to express his sincere remorse for his immature, inexcusable actions.”In February, officials from the National...WW…

|Wildlife officials announced the death of a beloved, female Hawaiian monk seal known to most who spotted her regularly as “Honey Girl.”The National Oceanic Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration received notification on Thursday that monk seal R5AY had been found dead on a windward Oahu beach.For more than 20 years, Honey Girl, delighted hundreds of monk seal fans as she rested on and gave birth to at least a dozen pups on Oahu and beaches.She was spotted regularly on Oahu’s North Shore, and named for her ability to survive numerous hooking incidents, one of which resulted in serious...…|Wildlife officials announced the death of a beloved, female Hawaiian monk seal known to most who spotted her regularly as “Honey Girl.”The National Oceanic Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration received notification on Thursday that monk seal R5AY had been found dead on a windward Oahu beach.For more than 20 years, Honey Girl, delighted hundreds of monk seal fans as she rested on and gave birth to at least a dozen pups on Oahu and beaches.She was spotted regularly on Oahu’s North Shore, and named for her ability to survive numerous hooking incidents, one of which resulted in serious...WW…

|The visitors keep on coming to Hawaii despite mandatory quarantine orders.Today, the Hawaii Tourism Authority reported a total of 500 passengers arrived by air in Hawaii on Monday, including 149 visitors and 160 residents.Of the total, 98 were crew, and 53 were intended residents, which includes people moving to Hawaii such as military members and their families, along with college students and former residents. A total of 40 were in transit.The number of visitors was higher Monday when compared to Sunday, when 118 arrived to Hawaii by air.During the same time last year, nearly 30,000...…|The visitors keep on coming to Hawaii despite mandatory quarantine orders.Today, the Hawaii Tourism Authority reported a total of 500 passengers arrived by air in Hawaii on Monday, including 149 visitors and 160 residents.Of the total, 98 were crew, and 53 were intended residents, which includes people moving to Hawaii such as military members and their families, along with college students and former residents. A total of 40 were in transit.The number of visitors was higher Monday when compared to Sunday, when 118 arrived to Hawaii by air.During the same time last year, nearly 30,000...WW…