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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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Over half million visitors arrive in Hawaii during May

Linda Hohnholz - editor
According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a total of 629,681 visitors arrived by air service to the Hawaiian Islands in May 2021, mainly from the U.S. West and U.S. East. In comparison, only 9,116 visitors arrived by air in May 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and Hawaii’s quarantine requirement for travelers. Total spending for visitors arriving in May 2021 was $1.10 billion¹. There is... Read More
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Honolulu storm water concerns: Be heard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Two surveys are open until mid-July to collect public input on O‘ahu storm water management as the City & County of Honolulu (City) develops a Storm Water Master Plan. Residents can mark the locations of local storm water concerns like flooding and stream maintenance using a simple mapping tool and weigh in on priorities such as water quality, flood prevention, and infrastructure needs. In May and early June this year, the... Read More
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22 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 22 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,669 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,729,966 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,738 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 39.6. There were a total of 551 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Delta variant on the move in Hawaii as 30,000 arrive daily

Linda Hohnholz - editor
30,000 visitors or more are arriving in Hawaii on some days, while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus becomes a concern for the Hawaii Department of Health.Starting July 8, vaccinated visitors can travel to Hawaii without restrictions, despite the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in the Aloha State. Starting July 8, vaccinated visitors can travel to Hawaii without restrictions, despite the rapid spread of the... Read More
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Delta variant in all major Hawaii counties

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected a total of 13 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant of concern. The Delta variant has been found on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i island. “The rapid spread of the Delta variant is troubling, but not surprising,” said State Laboratories Division Administrator Dr. Edward Desmond. “Cases of this particular strain of COVID-19 have doubled... Read More
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1 Death and 48 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 48 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,532 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,720,624 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,605 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 42.7. There were a total of 601 cases reported in the past... Read More
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What’s open and closed in Hawaii on Independence Day?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, to observe the Independence 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 Saturday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information as well as rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
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Need your COVID-19 vaccination? Go to the Zoo!

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Honolulu Zoo will host a COVID-19 vaccination site this Saturday, June 26. The clinic is being conducted as a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu, Hawai‘i State Department of Health, and Hawai‘i Pacific Health. Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s Vax Squad bus will be parked in the Honolulu Zoo on June 26 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Individuals ages 12 and older are eligible. Clients at the Honolulu Zoo... Read More
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New Hours and locations for Honolulu COVID-19 testing mobile lab

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The following changes to the City’s Mobile Testing Lab at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and at the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel in Waikīkī were announced today: Effective Sunday, June 27, City’s Mobile Testing Lab at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport hours of operation will be reduced to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As a reminder, this testing lab is located at the Diamond Head Tour Group Area, just past... Read More
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Honolulu extends hours for renewing driver’s licenses and state IDs

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Extended hours are the latest step in renewed efforts on O‘ahu to meet growing public demand for driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and state identification cards. Starting July 1, the Kapālama, Kapolei, Ko‘olau and Wai‘anae driver licensing centers will open an hour early at 7 a.m., instead of the usual 8 a.m., to perform transactions for customers who need to renew driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and state identification cards. They all will... Read More
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Most Hawaii residents think tourism income is worth the issues

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) released the results of its Spring 2021 Resident Sentiment Survey during its June Board of Directors meeting today. The survey found that while many are concerned with the visitor industry’s growth, the majority of Hawaii residents believe that tourism is worth the issues associated with the industry. Residents were asked: “In 2019, visitors spent nearly $18 billion in Hawaii, which produced $2 billion in state tax... Read More
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Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective July 8, individuals traveling in the US domestically to Hawaii can bypass pre-travel testing rules and quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. Hawaii Governor David Ige said once the herd vaccination rate is achieved, “The Safe Travels program will end, and we will invite everyone to be able to travel to our islands. … Please get vaccinated.” New COVID-19 cases are mostly prevalent among patients who have yet to be... Read More
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People’s Open Market at Pōka‘i Bay expands at Kapolei Hale

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In an effort to improve the People’s Open Market (POM) experience for customers, farmers, and vendors, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is modifying its Friday market by relocating the Pōka‘i Bay POM to Kapolei Hale and doubling the market time at this particular location.    Currently, the POM at Pōka‘i Bay Beach Park only hosts one consistent vendor and sees limited public participation. The relocated market in Kapolei already... Read More
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Hawaii vacation rentals in huge demand

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In May 2021, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 572,900 unit nights (+71.8%) and monthly demand was 413,500 unit nights (+988.5%). That resulted in an average monthly unit occupancy of 72.2 percent (+60.8 percentage points) for May, which was higher than the occupancy of Hawaii’s hotels (61.5%). Overall, the numbers are substantially higher than in May 2020, which was the second full month of the devastating impact from... Read More
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55 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 55 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,484 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,717,302 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,561 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.1. There were a total of 628 cases reported in the past... Read More