Oct. 22: Honolulu moves into Tier 2, allowing up to five people from different households to dine out together and gyms and arcades to open at 25% capacity. He didnt give any details. Jan. 27: A review of death records from the fall adds 59 deaths now attributed to COVID-19, pushing the total to 401. But now, as . Oct. 20: Lnai reports its first 4 COVID-19 cases. CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM. The restaurant had been founded on a conscious business model that prioritized the lives of employees, utilized local food resources, and maintained a consistent spirit of aloha. Restaurant owners and managers, however, are not opposed to taking additional safety procedures if these would lead to a loosening of restrictions. Sept. 11: Lt. Gov. Honolulu, HI 96813 Furnishings, appliances from Shirokiya Japan Village Walk up for auction, Pacific Buddhist Academy set to hold 17th annual Taiko Festival, Oprah expands her upcountry Maui property by 870 acres for over $6M, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. >> Uncle Clays House of Pure Aloha, Ala Moana Center. When the shutdown began, Channon gave away bags of food from the kitchen to her employees, whom she also referred to as family. May 5: The state goes into safer-at-home orders, allowing for. Victor Lim says, in order for restaurants to stabilize they need time and a part of that adjustment will be passage of the minimum wage measures making their way through the State Legislature. Of all the business hit hard during this pandemic, the restaurant industry now has the highest number of permanent closures with 15,770 restaurants shuttered for good as of July 10. Multiple Restaurants Closing Over COVID-19 Cases - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 500 Ala Moana Blvd. The Safe Access O'ahu program went into. For me its a win-win. The day culminates at 4:30 p.m., when several cars line the parking lot with townsfolk ready to drive by and pick up their food. July 14: Honolulu orders bars and restaurants to stop selling alcohol at midnight. The restaurant had been founded on a conscious . On Wednesday NBC addressed the mystery of Kotb's absence on the program. Furnishings, appliances from Shirokiya Japan Village Walk up for auction, Hawaii reports 12 COVID deaths, nearly 1,000 new cases, Health Minute: First at-home flu and COVID test authorized, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. July 23: Hawaii starts three record-setting days of case counts: 55, followed by 60 on July 24 and 73 on July 25. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a B.A. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Murphys Bar & Grill St. Patricks Day Block Party canceled, National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific / Punchbowl all ceremonies postponed through May, Noodle Fest at Victoria Ward Park canceled, Prince Khi Parade & Hoolaulea in Kapolei postponed, St. Patricks Day celebration at SALT at Our Kakaako canceled, Waikiki Aquarium 116th birthday celebration canceled, Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show canceled, All State Parks, Monuments, Waysides, Lookouts, Historical Sites and Recreation Areas closed until further notice, Ala Moana Center reopening startng May 15, Aloha Stadium closed. View the entire report on the Public Policy Centers website. SEE ALSO:Real Gastropub, Hawaiis First Restaurant to Focus on Craft Beer, Wont be Reopening, June 24: Ige announces plans to allow out-of-state visitors to avoid the 14-day quarantine if they produce negative COVID-19 test results upon arrival. * Plans to close Kakaako Kitchen and Kobe Japanese Steak House were announced earlier in the year, and were not directly related to the pandemic. All are travel related. Google Maps. I have 25 people and two people got [unemployment], and the rest were hung out to dry, said Joan Channon, who is the owner of Hawis treasured Bamboo Restaurant. June 19: Gyms,recreation areas,barsand most other places are allowed to reopen in Honolulu. More came from a gleaning service that takes the surplus of fruits and vegetables from area properties and farms. Total: 2,111.). Learn more here. Deaths hit 40. Due to rapidly changing circumstances, it is best to call ahead or check official websites to verify the hours or status of any business or event. You have through Feb. 28 to join local luminaries in the multi-level dining room, or to place your last orders for takeout or delivery before the restaurant goes dark for good. More than 1 in 4 restaurants reported being four or more months behind on payables, including rent, utilities, wages or supplies. Josh Green tests positive for COVID-19 after a deputy sheriff with his security detail contracts the virus. Gov. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). A Maui restaurant commits to sustainability, zero waste as they avoid single-use plastic and receive farm-fresh produce, US Freight rail strike could cost US economy $1 billion in first week, Kauai County SBA loans, for those impacted by drought, available through April 2023, More Downtown Honolulu buildings may be redeveloped into residential towers, The Chevy Bolt's huge sales prove America is craving a cheap electric car, Hawaii businesses struggle to keep workers in latest COVID surge, Medicare Advantage plans at times deny seniors access to medical care, federal watchdog finds. June 8: All state beaches and some state parksreopen for recreation. See the newest food hot spots! Aug. 17: Total case count reaches 5,215, an increase of more than 3,000 since July 31. Twitter. Hawaii has lost 70 restaurants statewide since the pandemic started, according to Hawaii's Restaurant (Daily statewide case count: 1. Create a password that only you will remember. ), May 16: Honolulu beaches reopen for all recreation, with social distancing. Dine-in food courts, play areas and arcades must remain closed. Thousands of claims are backlogged for processing, leaving some people at the precipice of financial ruin. March 25: State stay-at-home orders go into effect until April 30. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another longtime Hawaii business has become a casualty of the pandemic. Some 42% of restaurants on Oahu say they havent reopened for in-person dining even though theyre allowed to. David Ige issued the first emergency proclamation concerning a new coronavirus that the proclamation noted has rapidly spread around the globe and has been found in 78 countries. It was called SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. M by Jeremy Shigekane, formerly known as Chef Mavro, announced Wednesday that it is closing its doors. For Media Dine-in food courts, play areas and arcades must remain closed. The state will see no new cases on seven other days through early June. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. Reopens on Jan. 19, 2022 LexBreezy Hawaii: Closed on Dec. 27, 2021 to Jan. 2022. This is the Public Policy Centers third report on Hawaiis restaurant industry during COVID-19, which is aimed to stimulate discussions and inspire a renewed partnership between the restaurant industry and government officials. SEE ALSO:A Locals Guide to Hawaii: Chef Alan Wong, Everyone is looking forward to a better day, and we are no exception, he said in an email that went to customers and fans. Do you have a story idea? ), May 8: No new cases are reported for the first time since mid-March. Over 50 Hawaii restaurants have permanently closed since pandemic began By Star-Advertiser Staff Sept. 10, 2020 Unlimited access to premium stories for as low as $12.95 /mo. People line up in Hawi for the weekly food distribution from Kohala Cares. March 3: The DOH announces that people 70 years and older can begin receiving the vaccine on Monday, March 8, which is ahead of schedule. Lets hope he finds a way to bring back his famous ginger-crustedonaga(Hawaiian red snapper), twice-cooked short rib and the showstopping dessert simply called The Coconut. (Total case count: 16 statewide.). March 13: BYU-Hawaii cancels in-person classes and starts teaching remotely. Submit your coronavirus news tip. and M.B.A. DM her on IG @CynthiaYipTV to share stories. To keep up with updates to the list, go to foodagogo.org/closed-restaurants. All the East Bay restaurants that closed in February May 23: In-person spiritual services may resume, with social distancing. Instead, its all about defer, defer, defer. But that just gets you into more debt.. I feel its an opportunity to show the world the way, he said. Rental cars sat unused at Aloha Stadium in March 2020. 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Hirono, Body armor, handcuffs, mock arrests all part of, Rainbow Warriors 2023 volleyball schedule announced, Student Housing improving facilities, resident experience. Ige eases rules on businesses, but restaurants - Hawaii News Now The general public is slated to begin receiving vaccines in the summer of 2021. This story has been shared 159,821 times. They wept, not knowing what the future would bring. Restaurants and other small businesses in Hawaii have gotten some government aid, including from the federal CARES Act and the states Restaurant Card program for unemployed workers. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader, About All rights reserved. The DOE announces distance learning will continue through the May 28 end of the school year. M by Jeremy Shigekane, formerly known as Chef Mavro, announced Wednesday that it is closing. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Everything." Sadly, we do know, all too well. According to the Hawaii Restaurant Association, at least 15% of the states 3,600 restaurants have closed down since the pandemic began. By 1945, it was reportedly flying the bread to neighboring islands by charter plane as Hawaiis population rapidly grew. March 4: Gov. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. And while she has hopes to re-open, she is waiting to see if the virus spreads to avoid putting her work family in a dangerous situation. All rights reserved. Loves Bakery will close at the end of March, after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the operation to its knees, SFGate reports. June 16: Interisland travelers no longer have to self-quarantine. ), March 31: An older Oahu man with other medical issues is confirmed as the first person to die of COVID-19 in Hawaii. The group said it knows of 55 Oahu restaurants that have already closed for good. Business recovery has not come to full blown mode yet.". Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. Aided by several volunteers, mostly comprised of his former employees, he packs bags with the non-perishables hes purchased through donations over the weekend at Costco. "Moku Roots" has a unique "Farm to Table" and "Back to Farm" formula that has kept them "Moving Forward". Tanioka's: Closed on Dec. 27, 2021. Hawaii restaurants still struggling but some are weathering the - KHON2 Oahu Community Correctional Center battles an outbreak that results in 181 inmates testing positive. The state says he recently traveled to Las Vegas. Restaurants close due to labor shortages and the pandemic On the verge of a new year, some restaurants in North Texas have announced temporary closures due to the rise of COVID-19 cases and the impact on staff. A hotel manager alerted the state that they were leaving their rooms. David Ige imposed capacity restrictions on restaurants, bars, and gatherings, citing a surge in coronavirus cases in the state due in large part to the delta variant, though travel . This is an extraordinary place, said Pomeranze. Kobe Japanese Steak House in Lahaina has been a favorite for locals and visitors to Maui. (Total statewide case count: 551, including 9 deaths. Cynthia is an award-winning journalist who returned to Hawaii as an Anchor/Reporter/MMJ from Houston. Some landlords have refused to talk about abatement or forgiveness, said Andaya. As cities across the country announce more closures, independent restaurants face more uncertainty than ever before. Hawaiians are bidding a bittersweet aloha to a . Wong earned the James Beard Award for top chef in the region (Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest) a year after he opened. Food-A-Go-Go has added a list of restaurants that have permanently shut down since March. In fact, by the time FEMA showed up, many homes had already been restored, though one disadvantage was that community support meant that Kupunas couldnt collect insurance. Here is a look at key moments since the state began posting daily COVID-19 updates in late February. #7-500 By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. ), A post shared by TOWN food & events (@townkaimuki). Over 50 Hawaii restaurants have permanently closed since pandemic began Swap Meet & Marketplace will be reopening starting June 13th, Bishop Museum closed until further notice, Blaisdell Center all events canceled through June 30, Hanauma Bay closed until further notice, Hawaii Childrens Discovery Center closed until further notice, Hawaii Mission Houses closed until further notice, Honolulu Museum of Art closed until further notice, Iolani Palace closed until further notice, Kawaiahao Church closed until further notice, KCC Farmers Market closed until further notice, Pearl Harbor National Memorial closed until further notice, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museums closed until further notice, Pearlridge Center reopening startng May 15, Peoples Open Markets closed until further notice, Polynesian Cultural Center closed until further notice, Regal Theatres closed until further notice, Royal Hawaiian Center reopening startng May 15, Sea Life Park closed until further notice, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park closed, Waikiki Aquarium closed until further notice, Waimea Valley closed until further notice, Akaka Falls State Park closed until further notice, Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area closed until further notice, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park guided tours canceled & visitor center closed, Kekaha Kai State Park closed until further notice, Kiholo State Park Reserve closed until further notice, Wailoa River State Recreation Area closed until further notice, Wailuku River State Park closed until further notice, All Maui Fridays Town Party canceled until further notice, Maui Matsuri Japanese Festival canceled, Iao Valley State Monument closed until further notice, Kaumahina State Wayside closed until further notice, Makena State Park closed until further notice, Maui County facilities closed for 30 days, starting March 14th, Maui Historical Society/ Hale Hoikeike closed until further notice, Maui Ocean Center closed through end of May, Polipoli State Recreational Area closed until further notice, Puaa Kaa State Wayside closed until further notice, Waianapanapa State Park closed until further notice, 2020 Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair canceled, Flavors of Kukuiula Benefitting The 42nd Annual Kauai Charity Walk canceled, All State Parks, Recreational Piers, Wilderness Parks and Historic Parks closed until further notice, Kauai county facilities (including camping & community events) closed for 60 days, starting March 16th, Palaau State Park closed until further notice. 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