Written by 

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.

Hawaii News Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

Hanauma Bay Online Reservations Starts December 1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the continued effort to improve management of the natural and recreational resources at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, online credit card payments will be required for non-Hawai‘i resident reservations beginning Dec. 1, 2021. Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 the online reservation system ( pros.hnl.info ) will require credit card payment in order to confirm reservations for non-residents ages 13 years and older. Reservations can be made up... Read More
Hawaii News kamaainas 

UH Nurses School of Medicine Receives Recognition on World AIDS Day

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The nursing staff of the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Center for AIDS (HICFA) will be recognized with a prestigious Suzanne Richard-Crum Award for 2021 at the annual World AIDS Day ceremony on Wednesday, Dec, 1. The virtual event begins at 6 pm. The HICFA conducts research to evaluate optimal therapies for HIV infection and AIDS-associated complications, increase understanding of the disease, and transfer research findings to... Read More
Hawaii News Global news for Hawaii Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

71 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 71 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,585. Of those total cases, 5,028 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was XXX1,383. 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

135 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 135 new cases bringing the total cases to date to87,345. Of those total cases, 5,018 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,359. Total deaths to date are 1,015. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the United... Read More

1 Death and 27 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 27 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,210. Of those total cases, 5,015 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,318. Total deaths to date are 1,015. 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 News Global news for Hawaii Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

6 Deaths and 77 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 77 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,183. Of those total cases, 5,006 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,407. Total deaths to date are 1,014. 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 News Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

TheBus route modifications effective Dec. 5

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services announces upcoming modifications and updates to select TheBus routes. These changes will be effective on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Route 8 (Makiki-Ala Moana-Waikīkī) Route 8 (Ala Moana-Waikīkī) will be extended to Makiki from Ala Moana to provide new convenient service for the densely populated areas and various businesses located along and around Piʻikoi Street and Pensacola Streets.Westbound to Makiki from Waikīkī... Read More
Hawaii News kamaainas 

Hawaii 2021 Protect Our Water Conference

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) hosted the 2021 Protect Our Water Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Once again, the annual training was held virtually where participants could interact with speakers and vendors alike.Over 450 attendees took part in the virtual conference. HDOT employees, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, other MS4 permittees, vendors, and state and federal agencies discussed best management practices concerning construction storm water. Sessions included regulatory updates,... Read More
Hawaii News Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

Safe O‘ahu Response Plan expanded operations

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi is announcing the City and County of Honolulu is improving the Safe O‘ahu Response Plan to allow more flexible operations for businesses, while still requiring Safe Access O‘ahu for higher risk activities only. Starting Dec. 1, 2021, the Safe Access O‘ahu program will only apply to operations and events that serve food and drinks or that have indoor exercise activities. All events, whether indoors or outdoors, must continue... Read More
Hawaii News Hawaii Tourism News kamaainas News for Visitors 

Ala Wai Gold Course begins online tee time reservations

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., the new automated tee time reservation system will begin accepting online tee time reservations seven days in advance for Ala Wai Golf Course. This is the third and final phase of the City and County of Honolulu’s Golf Division’s tee time reservation system upgrade which will allow golfers to book a tee time online at any of its six municipal golf courses. Only... Read More
Hawaii News kamaainas 

Round Top Drive road closure

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu, Department of Design and Construction (DDC) will close Round Top Drive, between 4120 and 4160 Round Top Drive, to perform necessary geotechnical exploratory work on Monday, December 20, 2021 and Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work is anticipated to be completed by Wednesday, December 22, 2021, weather and conditions permitting. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to please avoid the... Read More

6 Deaths and 115 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 115 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 87,106. Of those total cases, 4,993 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,477. Total deaths to date are 1,008. 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 News kamaainas 

Hawaii Says Vaccinations Key to Safe Holidays

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reminds everyone to celebrate smartly this holiday season. “Many people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated and should be able to get together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. We’ve taken big steps forward and our behavior in the coming weeks can show that we really care,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. Here are some Thanksgiving safety tips. Celebrate with fully vaccinated... Read More

Hawaii Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 to observe the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The holiday schedule for the City and County of Honolulu operations is as follows: Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available.TheBus will operate on a Sunday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information as well as rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
Hawaii News kamaainas 

New Traffic Signals at Kaumualii and Laulea on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai motorists that a new traffic signal system is being installed at Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) and its intersection with Laulea Street and Mahea Road. The system will operate in flashing mode starting this week, Wednesday, Nov. 24 and go through Tuesday, Nov. 30. This temporary action is to alert motorists to the new signals that will serve as traffic control measures at the... Read More