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In Some States, Unemployment Stays Stubbornly High
Despite rebounds in some states, millions remain unemployed with no job prospects.
Don't be Surprised When Vaccinated People Get Infected
Post-immunization cases, sometimes called "breakthroughs," are very rare and very expected.
The States Where Driving Was Up and Down the Most After Covid Hit
A new report shows wide variation between states when it comes to how often people got behind the wheel after March of last year.
The Government Promised to Return Ancestral Hawaiian Land, Then Never Finished the Job
Native Hawaiians are still waiting for state and federal officials to fulfill the promises of land legislation that was signed into law 25 years ago. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” said one former governor.
The Covid Detection Method That's Been Right Under Our Noses—Literally
Four dogs in Hawaii are training to detect Covid-19 by scent, part of a large international research study to determine whether it's possible—and how it might be used.
Americans Aren’t Actually Quarantining
Many states have quarantine requirements for visitors, but only one really enforces them: Hawaii.
Russia and Iran Obtained Voter Information to Meddle in Election, Federal Government Says
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Colorado aims to safely reopen ski resorts ... Wichita man accused of threatening mayor over mask ordinance is charged with criminal threat ... University of Michigan places students on lockdown as coronavirus surges.
Hawaiian Island Can Create ‘Resort Bubbles’ for Quarantined Visitors
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | People in Alabama and Florida dealing with ‘historic and catastrophic’ flooding … Vermont governor vetoes climate legislation … Minnesota governor asks presidential candidates to follow Covid precautions.
Trump Administration Weighs in Against Hawaii Quarantine Mandate for Travelers
Restrictions on out-of-state arrivals in several states have drawn court challenges. Meanwhile, New York and two other states moved ahead with a policy like this on Wednesday.
Unemployment From the Coronavirus Varies Dramatically Between States, Analysis Finds
The percentage of each state's workforce filing for unemployment as a result of the pandemic ranges between 8% to 33%, largely depending on the industries that drive local economies.
In a Hawaii Sewage Case, Supreme Court Bolsters Protections Under Clean Water Act
Environmental activists expect the ruling will force a Maui County wastewater treatment plant to obtain a permit regulating its sewage discharge into groundwater.
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