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Today's Local Deals: Islands Hawaiian Grill, Cinquino's, Oliver's, and more

May 14, 2021 - 10:56am Reminders of how the Deal of the Day program works: To make purchases, you must be registered. Deal of the Day uses a registration system that is not connected to the registration for commenting on The Batavian (the main user login …

Hawaii's economy on the road to post-Covid recovery, UHERO forecast says

Wet feet, turtles and submarines: The journey to school is an adventure for a Navy officer's son in Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — As the son of a career Navy officer, 18-year-old Jonah Lee has traveled extensively, having lived in Italy, California, Washington, Florida, Maryland and Japan. But one of the most intriguing journeys in his young …

Hawaii governor continues emphasizing mask-wearing to visitors

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Gov. David Ige says Hawaii and its travel partners will need to continue to emphasize and re-emphasize Hawaii’s mask mandate as the federal government eases mask requirements for those who are fully vaccinated. Signs to wear a face …

Man charged with arson after setting Hawaii Supreme Court on fire

Posted: May 13, 2021 / 04:33 PM HST / Updated: May 13, 2021 / 04:33 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department have identified the suspect wanted for setting the Hawaii Supreme Court building on fire on Monday, …

Mental health plan developed for Hawaii keiki by government agencies, nonprofits

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A group of government agencies and nonprofits announced the creation of the Integrated Infant and Early Childhood Behavioral Health (IECBH) Plan on Thursday, May 13. The IECBH Plan is designed to create equitable systems of behavioral …

Hawaiian Word of the Day: May 14th

  Makua is a very general term for parent, or any relative of the parent's generation, as in an uncle or aunt. Since the main stock of a plant is thought of as the parent, you can also call it a makua. You can modify it to be more specific, as makua …

Hawaii property owners must meet deadline for final monthly payment option to avoid penalties

Posted: May 13, 2021 / 06:46 PM HST / Updated: May 13, 2021 / 06:46 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) is reminding property owners that the final monthly payment option for the 2020 to 2021 tax year is …

Many Hawaii residents want to follow new CDC guidelines on masks, others not so much

HONOLULU (KHON2) — KHON2 wanted to know what businesses and the community thought about the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA) chair says Hawaii should follow these new …

Hawaii Island structure fire spreads to 2 vehicles, causes over $100,000 in damage

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big Island firefighters responded to and extinguished a structure fire in Keaau that had spread to two vehicles on Thursday, May 13. Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 7:20 a.m. Thursday on 37th Avenue. [Hawaii news on the go– …

WATCH: HNN panel to unpack what herd immunity means ― and when Hawaii might reach it

While it’s been said herd immunity could happen when somewhere between 70 to 90% of the population is vaccinated, state Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble says that’s a wide range and there’s really no true percentage for herd immunity. She does say, however, …

Officials investigate Army Corps of Engineers contractor after coral damage found in Honolulu Harbor

COURTESY DLNR Debris found on top of coral colonies at the Honolulu Harbor entrance channel after a dredging job this month. Divers found extensive damage to coral colonies during water quality monitoring. COURTESY DLNR Broken coral found in the wake of a …

Hawaii Will Maintain Mask Rules Despite New CDC Guidance, Governor Says

As many in the nation welcomed new federal guidance saying fully vaccinated Americans can stop wearing masks, Hawaii’s governor said Thursday that the state will continue to require everybody to wear masks when within 6 feet of people who aren’t in their …

VIDEO: Gov. David Ige to maintain Hawaii’s mask mandate despite updated CDC guidance

Courtesy Gov. David Ige Gov. David Ige addresses the CDC's updated mask policy. Gov. David Ige will maintain Hawaii’s mask mandate despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidelines on masks. The CDC relaxed its guidance today …

Fully-vaccinated Hawaii residents can travel between islands without testing, quarantining

Hawaii residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can now freely travel between islands without having to undergo pre-travel testing or mandatory quarantining.  The new rules, which were first announced last month by Hawaii Gov David Ige (D) and …

For upcoming space mission, Elon Musk eyes waters off Hawaii to land rocket

According to prototypes, Starship stands at about 160 feet tall and is built of stainless steel. The rocket will launch from a “Super Heavy” booster, which makes up the bottom half of the rocket and stands at about 230 feet tall.

Hawaii police renew request for information on murder of Washington woman

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Police on Hawaii Island are renewing a request for the public’s assistance in providing information on the murder of 41-year-old Smriti Saxena, whose body was found on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, along the shoreline of ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay …

Hawaii to keep mask mandate in place as it evaluates new CDC guidance

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Gov. David Ige announced on Thursday that Hawaii will continue to keep its mask mandate despite new federal guidance, citing that it would be impossible to determine who has been fully vaccinated, which would be an “enforcement nightmare …

Hawaii Pacific Health administers coronavirus vaccine to those 12 and older at Pier 2

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Health care sites continue to offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to residents as young as 12 years old. One of those sites was at Hawaii Pacific Health’s mass vaccination site at Pier 2. [Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app …

J.Irja Debut Hot New EP titled 'All Bangerz'

DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- J. Irja is The Sexy Psycho. Coming from the depths of Poverty, Canadian born J. Irja literally hustled her way to the top against all odds- She has earned her spot as an Artist to …

SUPRCARE announces the first reusable silver-based antimicrobial surgical mask that instantly inactivates viruses

Reusable Surgical Mask Using Pure Silver To Kill immediately Viruses & Bacteria, protecting the wearer and its environment from getting infected. Can be washed. PUURS, ANTWERP, BELGIUM, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The use of Silver- …

Poker Chips "Wanted" for play and fashion

USA, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poker has become a proud passion for many and was first developed in the early 19th century. In fact, some of the very first poker chips ever made were constructed out of ivory, wood, clay, or bone. However …

Singapore Fund Compliance a regulatory Compliance firm in Singapore, added more services

Regulatory compliance has more demand in recent times in Singapore. Singapore fund compliance promises to provide these services at a reasonable price point SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore fund …

Sri Lankan Troops Block Tamil’s From Remembering their War Dead. Vandalized Memorial Monument: P2P Urges UN to Act

"As the date nears, desperate victim families are struggling to find ways to remember their loved ones" JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sri Lankan Government has taken numerous steps to prevent Tamils from …

Ministry of Primary Education of the Republic of Cameroon will receive 1 mln licenses of Russian MyOffice software

MyOffice (https://MyOffice.ru/en/), the Russian developer of office software for joint work on documents and communications, announced that a memorandum has been signed with the Ministry of Primary Education of the Republic of Cameroon for …

Merck Foundation marks "World Hypertension Day 2021" in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health ...

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to provide their scholarship of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master degree in both Preventive Cardiovascular …

Private Infrastructure Development Group's (PIDG) company Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund's 2020 review shows loan ...

Download logo 8 projects with an EAIF loan commitment value of USD 243m; 19% year-on-year committed loan portfolio growth; Local capital markets strengthened with EAIF anchor support for two local currency bond issues; Zimbabwe becomes 18th African country …

Tambula - GHIC Music

Tambula - God's House International Centre BRISTOL, AVON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GHIC Music have released yet another single entitled, ‘Tambula’ (Walk with me). One of the lead vocalists and songwriters, Caroline …

AV-Comparatives Shows the Problem of Stalkerware and Its Devastating Impact - the preliminary stage of femicides?

Stalkerware is used by women and men, and sometimes the first step before violence against the partner INNSBRUCK, TIROL, ÖSTERREICH, May 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In order to build mass awareness against the use of stalkerware, AV- …

AV-Comparatives zeigt das Problem von Stalkerware und seine verheerenden Auswirkungen auf - die Vorstufe zu Femiziden?

Stalkerware wird von Frauen und Männern verwendet, und ist manchmal der erste Schritt zu Gewalt bis hin zu Morden! INNSBRUCK, TIROL, ÖSTERREICH, May 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Um das Bewusstsein gegen den Einsatz von Stalkerware zu stärken, …

Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 update (15 May 2021)

Total cases: 26,099 (+66) Recovered: 24,694 (+102) | 94.6% Active cases: 1,062 In critical condition: 2 Tests: 1,367,795 (+5,312) Test positivity rate: 1.2% Vaccinated: 350,400 Deaths: 343 (+0) | 1.3% Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of …

Coronavirus - Ethiopia: COVID-19 reported cases in Ethiopia (15 May 2021)

Daily: Laboratory Test: 3,922 Cases: 419 Severe Cases: 596 New Deaths: 12 Recovery: 1,496 Total: Laboratory Test: 2,648,487 Active Cases: 42,988 Total Cases: 265,832 Total Deaths: 3,976 Total Recovery: 218,866 Total Vaccinated: 1,454,503Distributed by APO …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 case update (15 May 2021)

41 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria; Lagos-16 Yobe-14 Rivers-3 FCT-3 Akwa Ibom-2 Bayelsa-2 Edo-1 165,702 confirmed 156,412 discharged 2,066 deathsDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Rwandan President praises new mindset for African football

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has used the platform of the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Kigali to express his praise for the new mindset that is supporting African football to achieve its aims. “I’m very pleased, on behalf of my whole country, to have …

Basketball Africa League 2021: By the Numbers

Download logo The inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) (theBAL.com) season will tip off today at 4:00 p.m. CAT / 10 a.m. ET when Rwanda’s Patriots Basketball Club (BBC) takes on Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda. Below are …

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (15 May 2021)

267 people have tested positive to the disease, from a sample size of 4,436 tested with a positivity rate of 6.0%. From the cases 253 are Kenyans and 14 are foreigners. Clarification; 177 are males and 90 are females. Total confirmed positive cases are now …

Social blockchain credit investigation, disruptive social innovation

USA, May 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preface Nowadays, people generally use social platform software to broaden their circle of friends and get to know others in different fields to increase their knowledge. However, most dating applications …

Ramzi Najjar’s Story Is Helping Entrepreneurs Grow Beyond Themselves

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, May 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most of us in western society are born fortunate simply because of geography. While specific circumstances of our upbringing such as familial life, education, and health are unique to …

Who are Templar Payments ™?

An open letter from the Co-Founders (Nathan Watkins & Kathryn Miller) of the SaaS FinTech that’s caught the payments industry sleeping. LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Templar Payments, a software …

Adam Seger, LUSH Manager, Brings Back Wine Tastings to LUSH with Fully Vaccinated Team

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libation lovers can now take advantage of wine takings at LUSH Food and Drink given that the restaurant’s team is fully vaccinated and the restaurant is open for indoor dining, …

Business Reporter: Managing uncertainty: a CIO’s framework for IT prioritization

By knowing where the real IT budget priorities should lie, CIOs can manage volatile conditions and emerge stronger on the other side LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a video interview and article published on …

VIVO Clinic Unveils New Travel Information Portal

Leading PCR test provider VIVO Clinic has launched a travel information portal to assist with international trips to and from the UK. BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the pandemic, travel has been severely …

WiV Technology is the first platform to offer physically backed NFTs on the Polygon chain

WiV Technology adopts the Polygon chain, becomes the first platform to offer non-fungible tokens (NFTs) backed by physical assets on the chain. OSLO, NORWAY, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiV Technology, a blockchain-based trading platform …

Research: Hospitals could save 5% of patients' lives by providing behavior support

New research confirms that 1 in 20 medical patients could be saved by support interventions PROVO, UTAH, USA, May 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMBARGO: May 18, 2021 11AM Pacific / 2PM Eastern / 7PM British Time Psychosocial …