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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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Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk Unveils Historic Hawaiian Art Collection

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk have today unveiled a historic one-of-a kind Hawaiian featherwork collection, “Ahu ‘ula O Kahekili.” Created by renowned Hawaiian featherwork artist Rick San Nicolas, the cloak and helmet of Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili was inspired by the painting “Aha ‘ula O Kamehameha Kunuiākea” by Brook Kapukuniahi Parker, artist and Hawaiian historian. San Nicolas is one of only... Read More
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1 Death and 125 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 125 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,023. Of those total cases, 5,055 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,235. Total deaths to date are 1,028. 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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808 Grindz Cafe in Lahaina Closed Due to Roach Infestation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down 808 Grindz Café, located at 843 Wainee St. in Lahaina, Maui, due to a cockroach infestation. Both adult and juvenile cockroach activity was observed. The food establishment, operated by 808 Grindz, LLC, received the red placard on Nov. 30, 2021 and must remain closed until all of the violations are resolved and the health... Read More
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Oahu Condos selling in record time

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Oahu single-family home median price increased by 21 percent over last November to $1,050,000, while the condo median price increased by 14 percent to $500,000. November 2021 marks the fifth consecutive month the median single-family home price has been at or above $1M and the third month that the condo median price has been at $500,000, as per the Locations real estate firm publication of Oahu Residential Real Estate Report... Read More
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1 Death & 126 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 126 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,898. Of those total cases, 5,045 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,294. Total deaths to date are 1,027. 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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Petroleum Detected in Navy Red Hill Water

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A preliminary analysis by the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) detected petroleum product in water samples from one site on the Navy Water System affected by fuel-like odors. Samples from Red Hill Elementary School were collected Tuesday. They were analyzed at a lab at the University of Hawai‘i and tested positive for a petroleum product. The Red Hill Elementary School results are preliminary. Samples have been sent to Eurofins Scientific in... Read More
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8 Deaths and 108 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 108 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,772. Of those total cases, 5,040 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,337. Total deaths to date are 1,026. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

New Consolidated Car Rental Facility Opens at Honolulu Airport December 1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will open the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (Conrac) facility at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Beginning at 4 a.m., passengers can take a short walk from Terminal 2 baggage claim or catch a consolidated shuttle to access multiple car rental services. Alamo Rent A Car, Avis Car Rental, Budget Rent A Car, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National... Read More
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Aloha Oe Former Honolulu Mayor Eileen Anderson

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi regrets to announce that former Honolulu Mayor Eileen R. Anderson passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the age of 93. Anderson served as mayor of the City and County of Honolulu from 1981 to 1985. She was the first woman to ever hold the office of Mayor in the City and County of Honolulu. “The City and County of Honolulu mourns the loss of former... Read More
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Maui: Most Searched Summer 2022 Destination

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Travelers already have summer on the brain. More specifically, travelers have summer in Maui on the brain as the island is the top searched destination for Summer 2022. HomeToGo, a vacation rental marketplace, today released its predictions for shifting travel trends and emerging destinations for US travelers in 2022. The travel company surveyed more than 1,000 US travelers and combed through its extensive database of online search behavior to reveal how... Read More
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Hawaii Landlords Invited to Webinar on Residential Rent Help and Mediation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Office of Economic Revitalization invites landlords and the community to attend a webinar about the City’s nationally recognized Rental and Utility Relief Program and the advantages of mediation for landlords and renters. “We’re grateful that many landlords have been patient with their renters during these difficult times,” said Amy Asselbaye, executive director of the Office of Economic Revitalization. “This webinar will help landlords understand how to apply on behalf of... Read More
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Hawaii Dept. of Health: All Adults Should Get COVID-19 Booster

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting stronger guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Effective immediately, all adults age 18 and older who completed their primary mRNA vaccinations of Pfizer or Moderna at least six months ago should receive a single COVID-19 booster dose. Boosters are still recommended for anyone who received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine more than two months ago.... Read More
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79 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 79 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,664. Of those total cases, 5,029 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,396. Total deaths to date are 1,018. 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 Visitor Spending Down in October

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Visitor arrivals for October 2021 were down 30.8 percent compared to October 2019 According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total spending by visitors who came to the islands in October 2021 was $1.12 billion.  Prior to the global COVID-19 pandemic and Hawaii’s quarantine requirements for travelers, the State of Hawaii achieved record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019 and in the... Read More

Hawaii Dept. of Health Reactivates Immunization Registry

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has reactivated the Hawai‘i Immunization Registry. The immunization registry is a statewide information system that stores and tracks patient immunization records for 25 diseases including vaccinations for polio, tetanus, measles, mumps and now COVID-19. “The Hawai’i Immunization Registry provides health care professionals with a patient’s individual immunization history. Providers can see when a patient was vaccinated and what product they received. They can tell when... Read More