Coronavirus graduations: here’s how Hawaii celebrates

If you’ve ever graduated from high school in Hawaii, chances are you know what it’s like to be covered head to toe in leis. With social distancing rules still in place, here’s how Hawaii celebrates graduations during the coronavirus. On April 15, the Hawaii State Department of Education announced that alternative celebrations would replace traditional […]

Cassidy Keola

05/16/2020

Will remote learning continue? Plans for Utah’s next school year

Students, parents and teachers face a realm of uncertainty when looking at the upcoming school year and the possibility of remote learning as cases in Utah remain consistent. Gov. Gary Herbert and state superintendent Syd Dickson announced on April 14 a three-phase plan for public schools. The phases include addressing the essentials, bridging the learning […]

Abby Doman

05/07/2020

Is remdesivir a promise in coronavirus treatment?

On Wednesday, the world has rocked yet again over another promise of coronavirus treatment. The drug that gained the spotlight this time is called remdesivir, a product of a US biotechnology company Gilead. It was previously used as a treatment for the Ebola virus and also showed promising results in treating the previous two diseases […]

Vera Sauchanka

04/30/2020

California: list of funds available to small businesses during the pandemic

California is a state with the fifth-biggest GDP in the world, which means that it’s ahead of the majority of countries globally (the U.K. included). It’s no wonder that there are several programs available to help small businesses recover from this economic disaster. We’ll break it down by cities and territories below. Please note this is […]

Vera Sauchanka

04/11/2020

Has your business suffered from COVID-19? Here’s a list of available funds

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are now heading into the worst recession ever in U.S. modern history. The unemployment claims reached 17 million in just three weeks after the “stay-at-home” orders were implemented throughout the country. Along with the help to individuals, a $2 trillion Stimulus bill has also allocated resources to help your […]

Vera Sauchanka

04/11/2020

When (and how) will you get your $1,200 stimulus check? A simple guide

On March 27th, Congress passed a historic $2 trillion Stimulus bill (the largest in history), which was afterward signed by President Trump. The bill’s primary goal is to mitigate the damages Americans are struggling with due to the pandemic – loss of jobs, loss of income, healthcare bills – you name it. While the amount […]

Vera Sauchanka

04/10/2020

Why you should start (and grow) your company during the recession

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Winston Churchill At first, this seems counterintuitive, right? When the world is upside down, and the news is worse and worse every day, all you should focus on is survival — or, at least you think so. But let’s take a look at the facts and numbers across […]

Vera Sauchanka

03/26/2020

First person gets experimental coronavirus vaccine in Seattle

While people across the country were ordered to stay home and all non-essential businesses to close down, there is some good news, too. This Monday, March 16, the first person got injected with a trial vaccine intended to prevent the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in healthy adults. The vaccine mRNA-1273 was developed by biotechnology company Moderna Inc […]

Vera Sauchanka

03/16/2020

Waikiki, Hawaii stores are out of hand sanitizers and face masks amidst coronavirus fears

— This is a developing story last updated on February 24 at 1:25 pm PST. New information may be added so make sure to check back for updates. Do you have anything else to share or add? Create your free account and post directly to our LIVEfeed! As the news of a Japanese tourist who visited Hawaii and […]

Vera Sauchanka

02/20/2020

Officials launch investigation into helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and 8 others on board

This Sunday afternoon left a sad mark on many. A helicopter carrying legendary Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others on board, has crashed into a hillside near Malibu, killing everyone on board. According to the Los Angeles Sheriff Department, they had to ground their helicopters around the time of […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/27/2020