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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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61 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/6

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 61 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 30,287 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,305,218 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 30,154 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 95.9. There were a total of 1327 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 4/5

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, April 5, 2021, in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: Governor Ige Provides Update on Vaccines and Travel During an afternoon media availability Gov. Ige said Hawai‘i’s vaccine roll-out ranks in the top 10 and usually between 4-8 in efficiency in administration of vaccines. He believes the focus on having a broad range of providers is responsible... Read More
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95 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/5

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 95 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 30,228 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,301,669 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 30,096 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 97.4. There were a total of 1313 cases reported in the past... Read More
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136 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
       In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 136 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,927 (up 0.5% from the previous day). To date, 1,285,413 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,805 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 99.7. There were a total of 1261 cases reported in the... Read More
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New HOLO card to replace paper passes for TheBus starting July 1, 2021

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is announcing the transition to the new and efficient HOLO card for TheBus passengers, which will replace the old paper passes. The HOLO card delivers added convenience for people who ride the bus. “This is a positive example of the City working to modernize its services and payment processes for the benefit of the community,” said Director Roger Morton, Department... Read More
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Waialua Beach Road Bridge to remain closed indefinitely

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS), under recommendation from the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), will keep Bridge 605, Waialua Beach Road Ki'iki'i Stream Crossing closed indefinitely, due to recent damages incurred by heavy rainfall and flooding. The bridge, located on Waialua Beach Road between Goodale Avenue to the west and Haleʻiwa Road to the east, has undergone structural inspections this past weekend, and was... Read More
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Sea turtles return to Bellows

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following the documentation of 7 Hawaiian green sea turtle nesting sites along Bellows Field Beach Park last year, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘I (MCBH) and the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be closing the overnight campgrounds at Bellows for an approximately 19-week period this summer. “We recognize that the campground at Bellows is one of our largest and most popular camping areas on O‘ahu,” said Laura H. Thielen, Director... Read More
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Adjustments to Makaha Bridge replacements

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is planning adjustments to the replacement of Makaha Bridge No. 3 and 3A on Farrington Highway. The adjustments will align with current resiliency goals and take community feedback on the project into account. Project elements that will be changed include: Use of a pre-fabricated steel bridge instead of a concrete bridge.Elimination of the temporary bypass road. This minimizes the private land acquisitions needed for construction... Read More
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Nighttime restriping work on Kuhio Highway

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has completed the interim restriping of Kuhio Highway between Kuamoo Road and Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road and will resume the regular configuration of the Kuhio Highway southbound contraflow on Monday, April 5. During the interim restriping that started March 21, contraflow configuration was adjusted for safety to start south of the Wailua River instead of at its usual start point near the Kapaa Temporary Bypass... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 114 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 114 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak... Read More
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New Ambassador of the Army Reserve of the Pacific named

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Director for the City’s Department of Design and Construction, Alex Kozlov, a retired Brigadier General, will be serving as the next U.S. Army Reserve Ambassador for the state of Hawai‘i. Kozlov has over 30 years of military experience and was the former Commanding General of the 9th Mission Support Command from 2007-2010. “I’d like to send my warmest thanks to the Army Reserve soldiers and their families for their many... Read More
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114 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 114 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,794 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,278,296 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,676 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 98.1. There were a total of 1223 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Leeward Community College COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens to essential businesses

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to workers of Essential Businesses at a clinic being held at Leeward Community College (Leeward CC). The clinic is being conducted under a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health. The authorized essential business groups that are eligible for vaccinations include employees from hotels, restaurants, bars, critical infrastructure, harbor and transportation services, grocery stores, and other... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism publishes plan for Big Island

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has published the 2021-2023 Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP). It is part of HTA’s strategic vision and continuing efforts to manage tourism in a responsible and regenerative manner. It was developed by the residents of Hawaii Island, and in partnership with the County of Hawaii and the Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB). The DMAP serves as a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset... Read More
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Public acccess to Kuhio Highway in Hanalei

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provided the following update for scheduled single lane public access to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”). The regular schedule for public access for passenger vehicles is: Monday through Saturday Morning access: 5:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Hanalei side goes first)Afternoon access: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day except Wednesdays (Princeville... Read More