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Hawaii COVID-19 Joint Information Center status on April 11,2020

Juergen Steinmetz
A woman, over 65-years-old is the ninth death from COVID-19. She had underlying medical conditions and had tested positive for the virus when she was hospitalized on O‘ahu. The Dept. of Health extends its heartfelt condolences to the friends and family or our latest neighbor to pass from this disease.Twenty (20) adults and one minor (1) are among the new cases of COVID-19 being reported by DOH. Of this number, sixteen... Read More

Hawaii Passenger Arrivals By Air continues

Juergen Steinmetz
Yesterday, 424 people arrived in Hawaii including 104 visitors and 135 residents. In comparison, during this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. This past Thursday marked two weeks since the state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. Those who arrived on March 26th, 27th and 28th no longer need to self-quarantine. The quarantine order... Read More
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Propagation of critically endangered tree continues amid global pandemic 

Juergen Steinmetz
As the Honolulu Botanical Gardens and City parks remain closed to the public amidst the global Coronavirus pandemic, Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation staff continue to fulfill their duties to maintain, improve, and conserve our shared spaces. Recently at Foster Botanical Garden, those efforts came to fruition for a critically endangered tree known as the Gigasiphon, as garden staff successfully harvested dozens of the tree’s seeds in an effort to... Read More
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Hawaii Island Vacation Rentals, B&B and timeshare must close as of Monday

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim has announced all vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts and timeshares must close down and stop advertising beginning Monday to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The county’s emergency rule will remain in effect until April 30 or until it is terminated by Kim. Violators face a misdemeanor charge that carries penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and one year in jail. Read More
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Hawaiian Airlines takes action after Maui Memorial Medical Center struggle with COVID-19

Juergen Steinmetz
Twenty-five physicians, including doctors, medical assistants, nurse practitioners and volunteers with Premier Medical Group in Honolulu traveled on Hawaiian Airlines to Kahului this afternoon to deliver medical care associated with COVID-19 response efforts in Maui County. Premier Medical Group physicians, who have conducted COVID-19 screenings throughout O‘ahu and were on Moloka‘i yesterday, arrived on Maui this afternoon in response to a cluster of COVID-19 cases reported at Maui Memorial Medical Center.... Read More
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Public Message by the Hawaii Department of Health on COVID-10

Juergen Steinmetz
Department of Health: Fourth Death is East O‘ahu Adult An East O‘ahu adult male, over 65-years-old, is the 4th person to die from COVID-19. The individual passed this morning, and based on preliminary information, had traveled and had been hospitalized. The Department of Health offers its deep condolences to the family and friends of the individual at this difficult and sad time. Two minors are among the 32 new cases of... Read More
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Hawaii now also deadly for COVID-19

Juergen Steinmetz
The first Hawaiian Resident passed away from COVID-19 There have been 224 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaii. Of those cases, 6% have required hospitalization, and over 80% were residents returning from other areas. Update: COVID-19 is spreading globally, nationally, and now locally. We have identified the first death in a person who had COVID-19 and are in the process of investigating the circumstances of this death. While the majority of cases... Read More
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Official COVID-19 Statement by the Hawaii Department of Health

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) was notified today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that an adult male who traveled to Maui from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 and to Oahu from Feb. 3-7 has been confirmed for COVID-19. The individual is a Japanese national who developed severe symptoms, sought medical care, and was diagnosed and tested after leaving Hawaii and returning home to Japan. The Department... Read More
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Invitation to Readers: Mufi Hannemann speaks at the Hawaii Tourism Wholesalers Association

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii news Online readers are invited to attend the Hawaii Tourism Wholesalers Association meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Guest speaker is Mufi Hannemann, President & CEO of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association. His organization represents Over 700 lodging properties and businesses through education, advocacy, and philanthropy. This will be a particularly good opportunity to learn the very latest about the quickly changing business trends affecting Hawaii's tourism industry. Mufi... Read More

The Island Air and Honolulu Rail Connection in Federal Bankruptcy Court?

Juergen Steinmetz
HART and Island Air may be connected in a conspiracy of corporate greed, lies, and possible fraud in hiring David Uchiyama. A complaint filed on August 12 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Honolulu alleges Uchiyama was hired knowingly by Island Air owners to run the company into the ground. Many loyal workers for Island Air lost their jobs and health insurance overnight. Hawaiian Airlines almost became a monopoly overnight, increasing their... Read More

Hilton Hawaiian Village: About to strike

Juergen Steinmetz
The strike authorization comes after weeks of negotiations with Hilton for a contract covering 1,700 Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel workers. Workers complain that the company is not yet addressing key issues specific to the hotel. Desiree Hee, a member from Hilton Hawaiian Village Accounting department voted yes to strike: “I voted yes because I’m tired of technology and automation combining our jobs—meaning one person doing more than one type of work.... Read More
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The most important person in Hawaii

Juergen Steinmetz
Tourism leader Chris Tatum  may very well be the most important person in the US State of Hawaii. The largest industry in Hawaii is tourism, and even if someone is not employed in that industry, it remains everyone’s business. The state agency in charge of tourism is the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), and since January 1 of this year, Chris Tatum has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer and President of... Read More

Hawaii Tourism Authority concerned about storm watch

Juergen Steinmetz
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and its Island Chapters, and Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, are monitoring a low-pressure storm system as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands, in collaboration with the State of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service and County emergency management agencies. HTA has created a special Alert page on its website to provide industry partners, residents and visitors with information, updates and... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism paradise has a dark side: 117 people dead in 2018

Juergen Steinmetz
One of the most popular US travel and tourism destinations is also a destination with a dark track record of 117 people that died on its roadways in 2018. One outspoken leader in the travel and tourism industry is the CEO of Charley's Taxi in Honolulu. She has been outspoken in traffic safety issues and invested heavily to make a difference. Her name is Dale Evans. Tourism income is at its peak... Read More
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Christmas eve for homeless in Honolulu means Sweeps

Juergen Steinmetz
The ACLU of Hawai‘i reached out to the office of the Mayor this weekend, urging the City to reconsider and cancel its planned “sweep” of Waikiki’s houseless community this Christmas Eve. As of 1:30 p.m. today, the City has refused. The ACLU and homelessness experts note that nothing prevents the City from connecting people with services, including helping people get into shelters or more permanent housing, without the threat of arrest.... Read More