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Linda Hohnholz has been writing and editing articles since the start of her working career. She has applied this innate passion to such places as Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center, and now TravelNewsGroup.

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Wilson Tunnel Lane Closure for Repairs

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced a 24/7 closure of the left lane of Likelike Highway in the Honolulu-bound direction in the Wilson Tunnel beginning Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. The closure will remain in place until emergency repairs are completed. To safely setup the 24/7 closure, there will be a full closure of Likelike Highway in the Honolulu-bound direction beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 13. The right lane of... Read More
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214 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/14

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 214 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 89,593. Of those total cases, 5,127 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,721. Total deaths to date are 1,058. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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150 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/13

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 150 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 89,379. Of those total cases, 5,126 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,583. Total deaths to date are 1,058. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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8 Deaths and 189 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 189 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 89,014. Of those total cases, 5,112 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,400. Total deaths to date are 1,053. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

Omicron spreading deeper in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected 12 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant, on O‘ahu. “Most of the infected individuals have no known connection with one another. This indicates the Omicron variant is spreading deeper into our communities,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “People who have tested positive should isolate themselves. Close contacts and people with symptoms should get... Read More
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NextHealth Issued Cease & Desist Order for Unauthorized COVID Testing

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has ordered NextHealth to immediately cease and desist performing COVID-19 tests in the State of Hawai‘i without a license, permit or written approval. DOH also levied a $58,000 administrative penalty. NextHealth performed COVID-19 testing beginning from October 11, 2021 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea located at 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive, Kihei, Hawai‘i. Approximately 982 patients were tested during that time. Laboratories are... Read More
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Honolulu Dept. of Health expands booster authorization to 16 and 17-year-olds

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting expanded guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Hawai‘i residents ages 16 and 17 may receive a booster dose if it has been at least six months since the completion of the initial series of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.  DOH reminds all eligible residents they can receive a booster dose if it has been at least two months... Read More
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5 Deaths and 170 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 170 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,825. Of those total cases, 5,102 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,367. Total deaths to date are 1,045. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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No need ask Alexa when you can ask Akamai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Customer Services has rolled out a chatbot on its website to instantly answer the simplest and most frequently asked questions from thousands of O‘ahu residents. The chatbot named Akamai is the first of its kind for a department in the City and County of Honolulu, and has been equipped to deliver quick voice or text responses to more than 100 questions primarily related to motor vehicle and personal... Read More
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Monsanto Company to pay $22.2 million for illegal use of pesticides in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In court documents filed today in Hawaii, Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 environmental crimes related to the use of a pesticide on corn fields in Hawaii, and the company further agreed to plead guilty to 2 other charges related to the storage of a banned pesticide that were the subject of a 2019 Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Monsanto admitted in a plea agreement filed today that it committed... Read More
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1 Death and 143 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/9

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 143 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,655. Of those total cases, 5,100 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,250. Total deaths to date are 1,040. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Honolulu waives fees so storm damage work may begin immediately

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Department of Planning and Permitting are waiving all permit fees related to emergency work resulting from this week’s Kona Low storm system that ravaged O‘ahu. In addition, residents are able to begin repair work immediately, provided the resident files their building permit application the next working day with the Department of Planning and Permitting. “Our island community sustained torrential rain of 8-12 inches in a... Read More
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Round Top Drive closure

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has closed a portion of Round Top Drive near 4120 Round Top Drive due to a landslide caused by the recent inclement weather that has taken out a portion of the roadway pavement. For public safety, this portion of Round Top Drive will remain closed for an extended period until the road is repaired. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until a detour... Read More
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6 Deaths and 72 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 72 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,512. Of those total cases, 5,086 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,188. Total deaths to date are 1,039. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Free COVID-19 testing at Neal Blaisdell Center and Waikīkī Shell

Linda Hohnholz - editor
With the continued need for coronavirus testing on O‘ahu, the City and County of Honolulu is announcing free RT-PCR COVID-19 Tests to O‘ahu residents at the Neal Blaisdell Center and the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Testing at both locations will be operated by the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii and funded through the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 8 the following hours will be in effect... Read More