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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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Hawaii sees increase in “work from home” searches

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Remote working has seen a huge boom over the past 18 months as a result of the pandemic. As people across the US make their return to the office, a lot of workers are looking for alternative jobs that offer a more flexible and hybrid way of working. The new shift in working has seen many businesses start to offer more full-time work from home positions and this has caught the... Read More
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Lahaina Sports Bar closed with red DOH placard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Lahaina Sports Bar, located at 843 Wainee St., due to a cockroach infestation. Both adult and juvenile cockroach activity was observed. The food establishment, operated by Lahaina Café, LLC, received the red placard on December 2, 2021 and must remain closed until all of the violations are resolved and DOH conducts a follow-up... Read More
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Kona storm impacting roads in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports the following closures on state routes as the Kona Low continues to impact the Hawaiian Islands: Maui Both lanes of Kekaulike Avenue between mile marker 8 (vicinity of Maui Wedding Flowers) and Alae Road are closed. Major utility repairs to remove fallen trees from power lines and replace downed poles have been completed, additional utility work is ongoing. HDOT is working to remove debris.... Read More
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Honolulu Mayor declares emergency due to heavy rains and flooding

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed an emergency proclamation for the City & County of Honolulu as heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding from a Kona Low weather system has impacted people and property across O‘ahu and continues to pose a threat to public safety. Various areas of O‘ahu are currently experiencing heavy rains and the National Weather Service (NWS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration placed the City and County of... Read More
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Honolulu parks closed due to severe weather excluding shelters

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As of 5 p.m. Monday, all City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation parks, nature preserves, botanical gardens, and public facilities are closed to the public due to severe weather. These closures do not include the four emergency shelters at Kalākaua District Park, Mākaha Community Park, Sunset Beach Recreation Center, and Kailua District Park. A determination on when these facilities will reopen will be made Dec. 7. As... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo and public golf courses closed due to weather

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) alerts the public that the Honolulu Zoo and all six city golf courses are temporarily closed due to impacts from the severe weather storm impacting O‘ahu. Scheduled tee times at the Ala Wai, Ewa Villages, Kahuku, Pali, Ted Makalena or West Loch golf courses today will automatically be canceled. The storm impacts are forecasted to continue through Dec. 7, which may require the continued closures... Read More
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55 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/7

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 55 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,440. Of those total cases, 5,087 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,241. Total deaths to date are 1,033. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

Hawaii Dept. of Health Alerts Public to Omicron Exposure

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Attendees of a New York Anime Convention & Attendees of Christ Embassy Hawai‘i Events are being urged to get tested for COVID-19, as the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports two additional confirmed Omicron variant COVID-19 cases and several possible points of exposure in Hawai‘i. “It is imperative that all Hawai‘i residents work together to limit the spread of the Omicron variant,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “These additional cases... Read More
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Maui Road Closed Due to Storm

Linda Hohnholz - editor
KEKAULIKE AVENUE IN KULA REMAINS CLOSED One lane anticipated to open to local traffic Monday evening The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that Kekaulike Avenue between mile marker 8 (vicinity of Maui Wedding Flowers) and Alae Road will remain closed until further notice. The road was closed due to fallen trees and a landslide at approximately 7 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. HDOT anticipates reopening a single lane to local... Read More
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Hawaii Families: Take Your Keiki in for Checkups

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) encourages parents and caregivers to resume regular, in-person checkups with their child’s doctor and other healthcare professionals. Children need well-child and dental visits, including screenings, dental checkups, and vaccinations. Regular checkups not only track development, but also identify any health problems earlier to avoid complications and more costly treatment. “Many parents and caregivers are concerned about exposing their infants, young children and even themselves... Read More

Honolulu Opens Emergency Shelters Ahead of Storm

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu is opening four emergency shelters today as of 6 p.m. as a precaution ahead of the Kona Low storm that is anticipated to impact O‘ahu starting tonight. The shelter list includes: Honolulu District - Kalakaua District Park, 720 McNeil St, HonoluluLeeward District – Makaha Community Park, 84-730 Manuku St, WaianaeNorth Shore District - Sunset Beach Recreation Center, 59-540 Kamehameha Hwy, HaleiwaWindward District - Kailua District... Read More
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90 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/6

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 90 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,385. Of those total cases, 5,083 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,246. Total deaths to date are 1,033. 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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4 Deaths and 124 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/4

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 124 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,147. Of those total cases, 5,063 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,215. Total deaths to date are 1,032. 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 Moving Through Community Says Hawaii Dept. of Health

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) is performing whole genome sequencing on three COVID-19 specimens with molecular clues indicating they may be the Omicron variant. “We remind everyone that wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings and getting vaccinated will keep them safe,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “We can’t yet say these specimens are Omicron cases, but we believe Omicron is already moving through the community. Our... Read More
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Heavy rainfall on the way for drought-stricken Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A weathermaker known as a Kona low will allow torrential downpours to target the islands and raise the risk of flash flooding. The same storm system could even allow some snow to fall in the highest elevations. AccuWeather Global Weather Center – December 3, 2021 – A potent storm with heavy rainfall will take aim at the drought-stricken island chain of Hawaii late in the week, but this much-needed rain could... Read More