HSTA has reached a resolution with Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto on distancing of students in classrooms and face-covering requirements. Our bargaining team met with HIDOE leadership Friday and through the weekend to come to this agreement. bit.ly/2CyECPc

Recovery for Honolulu needs to be done in two different approaches.  The first-find ways to stabilize our economy. Second-stimulate the economy with an infusion of capital. Then find opportunities to diversify our economy and control our own economic future.

I am sad to learn of the passing of my friend and congressional colleague, John Lewis, today at the age of 80. John served more than three decades in the U.S. Congress and was perhaps best known as a civil-rights icon. My deepest condolences to John's family.

Did you receive your ballot in the mail yet? After you're done filling it out, you can drop off your ballot in a heavy-duty drop box at one of eight locations across #Oahu. Read more in Wednesday's print or digital edition. 🎥: Jamm Aquino #hinews

BREAKING: record numbers today and another death reported. 55 #COVID19 cases: 50 on Oahu, 3 on the Big Island & 2 on Maui. Previous high was 42 cases on July 11. Statewide we're at almost 1500 cases, about 1120 of those recovered, about 160 required hospitalization. 26 deaths.

Douglas has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 hurricane on Thursday with wind speeds of 120 mph. "The Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Douglas," the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The storm is over 1,000 miles east-southeast of #Hilo, #Hawaii,

Mahalo to IBEW1260 for sign waving with me!

Please stay safe and monitor the progress of #HurricaneDouglas. Be prepared and visit: bit.ly/3hsN2qH keeo your family and friends safe!

Hours of testimony and discussion today led the BOE to drop a department proposal to suspend approximately $30 million in differentials for special education classroom teachers, Hawaiian language immersion educators, and educators at hard-to-staff schools. bit.ly/3fZRWuQ

#Hawaii hotels prepare to return to life in a COVID-19 world #coronavirus #COVID19 808ne.ws/3hqnPx8

Stay safe and get prepared.

BREAKING: Donald J. Trump issues emergency declaration for #Hawaii in advance of Hurricane Douglas’ arrival: 808ne.ws/3eY0xwL #hinews #hiwx #HurricaneDouglas

The Hawai‘i Poll shows Rick Blangiardi and Colleen Hanabusa on top of the #HNLMayor2020’s race with Keith Amemiya, Mufi Hannemann and Kym Pine within striking distance. #cchnl 808ne.ws/2X0D6gq

”In the end, ⁦Ian Lind⁩ voted for ⁦Colleen Hanabusa⁩ . She’s been around, built a record in the legislature, stayed out of the danger zone when she went off to Washington.” ilind.net/2020/07/27/sin…

Many things are uncertain right now but they will get better!

Many things are uncertain right now but they will get better!

> Colleen Hanabusa and Keith Amemiya are tops in contributions in recent weeks; Rick Blangiardi and Keith Amemiya lead in expenditures as the primary election campaign winds down. #cchnl #HNLMayor2020 bit.ly/3hXUJoX

This is now already the highest primary turnout on Oahu this century. #cchnl #HNLMayor2020 #HNLCouncil2020 #HNLProsecutor

"I am assured that his business experience and strong personality will help him to take command of the difficult situation ahead of us even though he lacks prior government service.  Make no mistake. There will be a learning curve, but Rick is smart..."

It’s official …Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa endorses Rick Blangiardi for #HNLMayor2020 over her fellow Democrat, Keith Amemiya. Hanabusa finished third in the Aug. 8 primary to the two first-time candidates. #cchnl 808ne.ws/3axWC9k