Results also indicated a strong perception statewide that government contact tracing has been ineffective, with less than 4% of restaurants seeing tangible results of the contact tracing efforts they have been directed to undertake. Outdoor exercising is allowed for groups of 10 people or fewer. The effect of the coronavirus pandemic on Hawaiis restaurant industry hits home most strongly when reading through the names of establishments that have closed. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Thanks for contacting us. April 10: At 11 p.m., Honolulu enacts a nightly curfew for the Easter weekend. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (Daily statewide case count: 134. Some 42% of restaurants on Oahu say they havent reopened for in-person dining even though theyre allowed to. Twitter. The same day, Hawaii receives its first shipment of the new single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. You have permission to edit this article. We've received your submission. Statewide, 109 confirmed cases are reported. As unemployment soared and businesses closed, this tiny Hawaii town July 7: The state reports 41 new cases, the highest number since the pandemic began. 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. Having trouble with comments? ALERT:Click hereto learn more about Coronavirus (COVID-19). 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All the States That Have Closed Restaurants and Bars Due to Coronavirus 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. "M" by Jeremy Shigekane, announced it is closing its doors in McCully. They will all tell you that it was as win-win program, from the waiters and waitresses, to the kitchen help to the suppliers to the farmers, you name it, said Lim, adding that without those programs twice as many restaurants would have shut down this year. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi also sends a request to Ige to allow team sports to resume. Pomeranze understood exactly how other residents of Hawaii were struggling: He was one of them. The poll, from the University of Hawaii Public Policy Center, is a stark reminder of just how hard the restaurant industry has been hit in the pandemic and what the stakes are in wooing tourists back. Correction: In an earlier version of this article, 1HeartHUB was erroneously called 1LoveHUB. All rights reserved. Total: 2,111.). June 8: All state beaches and some state parksreopen for recreation. April 4: A 65-year-old man from East Oahu is the fourth COVID-19 death. Caldwell orders gatherings restricted to 10 people or fewer. Its good to have somebody in the building, she said. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another longtime Hawaii business has become a casualty of the pandemic. 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. The daily case count drops below triple digits (66) for the first time since July 31. 15 Stories of Sudden Change, Courage and Community During COVID-19. Aug. 31: Anderson and Espinda retire on Hawaiis deadliest day to date. Aug. 11: Ige reinstates the 14-day required quarantine for interisland travel. Choose wisely! Nobu Honolulu, chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Hawaii flagship restaurant on the ground floor of the Waiea luxury condominium in Ward Village, will not reopen after closing due to the Covid-19. April 2: An elderly Oahu man becomes Hawaiis second COVID-19 death. The Oahu man is one of 21 who becomes ill after taking a Grand Princess cruise ship to Mexico. Closures are verified by the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation, which runs Food-A-Go-Go. 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. April 30: Honolulu announces shopping centers, sport fields and courts and drive-in services for religious purposes may reopen on May 15. Also, a majority of restaurateurs have expressed little to no confidence in government decision making in regards to COVID-19. April 3: An elderly Oahu man who went to Washington stateis confirmed as Hawaiis third COVID-19 death. Events listed here have been canceled or postponed due to heightened precautions surrounding Covid-19. The list includes big names, like Alan Wongs, along with longtime favorites like Top of Waikiki and Like Like Drive-Inn, as well as small community takeouts like Ahi Assassins. No cases connected to this were found in the state, although 56 people were self-monitoring. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 500 Ala Moana Blvd. July 31: Honolulu bars are ordered closed for at least three weeks. Updates: Honoapiilani now OPEN at Olowalu following to brush fire 27 residents will die by the end of the month. And even with the new influx of tourists, the Aloha State is experiencing 20,000 fewer visitors a day, spelling uncertainty for small businesses.Yet despite an uncertain future, community spirit is still thriving. March 23: Mayor Kirk Caldwells five-week stay-at-home order goes into effect for Oahu at 4:30 p.m. All businesses, except for those deemed essential, are ordered closed along with city parks and beaches. Restaurants close due to labor shortages and the pandemic March 4: Gov. Hawaii re-opened on October 15 to tourists, complete with new protocol for rapid testing to bypass its 14-day quarantine. He decided to create Kohala Cares, a weekly food drive that now provides 150 bags of food to those in need, and involves several interlocking parts of the community to make it happen. He will continue his other project to feed kids at schools through FoodStart. DOH launches hawaiicovid19.com with the latest updates. Some of Hawaiis most beloved restaurants have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Top of Waikk, Like Like Drive Inn, Nobu Honolulu, Dillingham Saimin, Da Kitchen on Maui, Art Caf Hemingway on Kauai. ), March 18: Caldwell announces Oahu will go under stay-at-home orders starting on March 23. Dr. Emily Roberson takes over the contact tracing program from the much-criticized state epidemiologist, Dr. Sarah Park. Hawaiis Pre-Travel Testing Program to Start Oct. 15 Beginning October 15, thepre With a traditional Hawaiian blessing, the city of Honolulu unveiled a new COVID-19 CDC, State Department warn against travel to Japan The Centers for Disease Control See travel info for more Covid information. The group said it knows of 55 Oahu restaurants that have already closed for good. The restaurant's run is ending, its owner said, due to "not enough business, rent, everything, you know! Nine people have died. All are travel related. All travel is banned from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday through Monday morning. March 15: The state Department of Education decides to extend public school spring break by another week. We pull together as a community when we have to, said David Fuertes, executive director of the nonprofit Kahua Paa Mua, an organization that teaches youth and adults to build community through agriculture. Learn more here. In the meantime, restaurants are closing their doors just about every day. COVID-19 forces Hawaii's cherished Love's Bakery to close after 170 years. Dec. 10: The first positive case is reported on Molokai in an asymptomatic adult who traveled interisland. These restaurants and cafs hold themselves to a higher eco-standard that make deciding where to eat for ocean-minded people an easy decision. But now, as . SEE ALSO:Photo Gallery: Hawaii During the Pandemic in 2020. Photo: David Croxford. Ige eases rules on businesses, but restaurants - Hawaii News Now The next day, a new high is set with 124 cases. One year, 28.8 million U.S. cases, 114.8 million confirmed global cases and more than 2.5 million deaths later, three vaccines are being distributed across the U.S. and we are finally talking about the possibility of sending Hawaii kids back to class five days a week and joining nine friends for dinner in an Oahu restaurant. Honolulu Zoo also reopens. By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. (Daily statewide case count: 20. Tanaka says, "This is an Employees Market, there are still more restaurant openings than there are workers available. The state says 109 visitors arrived at the airports on April 22, compared to nearly 30,000 daily passengers a year ago. COVID travel restrictions: Maui to limit indoor dining, cut tour sizes During the pandemic, Chef Jeremy tried many ways to keep the business up and running. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - If tourism doesnt make a rebound early on in 2021, more than half of Hawaii restaurants say they will be forced to close permanently by April, a new survey finds. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. Some fast food chains, including White Castle, McDonalds and Taco Bell, still have closed or limited indoor dining areas because of COVID. The next day, Hawaiis deaths will surpass 300. Hawaii marks a new record one-day total of cases with 34, which pushes the total number statewide to 258. 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. For updates, go to foodagogo.org/closed-restaurants. March 13: BYU-Hawaii cancels in-person classes and starts teaching remotely. Hawaii Gov. Discourages Travel to State Amid Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Jan. 27: A review of death records from the fall adds 59 deaths now attributed to COVID-19, pushing the total to 401. Director of Public Safety Nolan Espinda announces he will retire in September. March 26: Hawaii is first in the nation to require travelers to the state to quarantine for 14 days. No secondary cases have been. Jon Bonnell, the owner of Bonnell's. Restaurants must stop serving drinks at 10 p.m. (Daily statewide case count: 123, including 18 children. The University of Hawaii said restaurants are being burdened by quickly-changing government mandates on such things as how many people are allowed to dine in. ), March 31: An older Oahu man with other medical issues is confirmed as the first person to die of COVID-19 in Hawaii. April 21: A woman from Las Vegas and a man from Sydney are arrested for violating the required 14-day quarantine. The Honolulu mainstay employs 231 people who will all lose their jobs and normally distributes about 400,000 loaves to 1,800 customers every week, the website reports. When Loves Bakery kneaded its first loaf of bread 170 years ago, King Kamehameha III was on the Hawaiian throne. (Kenney also runs Mud Hen Water and Kaimuk Superette in Kaimuk and Mahina & Suns in Waikk. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our guidelines. How Hawaii's restaurants are navigating vaccine mandates - SFGATE When the shutdown began, Channon gave away bags of food from the kitchen to her employees, whom she also referred to as family. In addition, 87% of those restaurateurs believe that if their restaurant fails, they will not be able to secure financing to start over. Feb. 25: Honolulu moves into Tier 3 which allows people to gather in groups as large as 10. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Nearly 16,000 restaurants have closed permanently due to the pandemic Having trouble with comments? Sept. 11: Lt. Gov. Directory More than half of US businesses forced to close will never reopen again, according to one study.