Tag: corona virus

  • Caring For Our District Restaurants

    Caring For Our District Restaurants

    Aloha,

    With the Governor’s and Mayor’s Orders we are seeing our district restaurants closing their dining services.  Some are continuing with takeout or delivery services. We know how difficult it is for them so we hope you will support them as we meet the “stay at home” order.  They have served us. Let’s support them.  We are maintaining a list of district restaurants still open for business.  We will add more restaurants as we get them and update this list. Mahalo! And everyone stay healthy and socially distanced!
  • COVID-19: Gov. Ige Issues Stay-At-Home Proclamation

    COVID-19: Gov. Ige Issues Stay-At-Home Proclamation

    FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR:

    Governor Ige issues statewide order to stay at home, work from home to fight COVID-19

    State tax deadlines also extended

    March 23, 2020

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    HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige signed a third supplementary proclamation Monday, ordering the entire state to stay at home and work from home starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. 25 through Apr. 30. Essential workers are exempt.

    The action complements orders issued by Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino over the weekend.

    “The threat of COVID-19 is unprecedented and requires aggressive action,” said Ige. “I have been in discussions with our county mayors who are developing their own plans to meet the unique needs of their counties. We also agree that a statewide order is necessary for cohesion and consistency.”

    To ensure that the state continues to provide essential, core services, there are exemptions in the following categories: Healthcare services, grocery stores and pharmacies, food production and farming, public and private schools, restaurants offering take-out services, hotels and motels, construction, and essential government functions.

    In turn, residents can leave their homes for various needs, including healthcare, purchasing food, medicine and gasoline, taking care of the elderly, minors, and those with disabilities, returning to a place of residence outside of Hawai‘i, picking up educational materials for distance learning, receiving meals and any other related services, and outdoor exercise – including surfing, swimming and walking pets.

    Non-compliance would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, or up to one year in jail, or both.

    For questions about exemptions, email CovidExemption@hawaii.gov.

    Those who would like to volunteer ideas or resources to assist in the response effort should email CovidKokua@hawaii.gov.

    Gov. Ige also announced the state is extending tax deadlines for the Hawai‘i 2019 individual and corporate income tax filing and payments. The deadline is extended from April 20 to July 20.

    Taxpayers do not need to take any action to participate in the tax relief program. The department is making necessary system changes to include the new dates. However, taxpayers expecting a refund for tax year 2019 should file as soon as possible.

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    Media Contacts:

    Jodi Leong

    Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary

    Office of the Governor

    Office: 808-586-0043

    jodi.c.leong@hawaii.gov

     

    Cindy McMillan

    Communications Director

    Office of the Governor

    Office: 808-586-0012

    cindy.mcmillan@hawaii.gov