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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.

Hawaii outdoor mask mandate to be removed

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today Governor David Ige and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced they are lifting major COVID-19 restrictions. First, people will not be required to wear masks while outdoors, effective immediately. Mask wearing is still highly recommended if a person is in a large group outdoors and unable to maintain physical distancing. The face covering rules for indoors remains unchanged and in effect. The City and County of Honolulu’s order regarding face coverings... Read More
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Hear a lot of jets overhead in Honolulu?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) wants to alert people of airfield work scheduled to be done at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Airport on Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 3. The work in the area of runway 8R/26L will take place between 3 pm and midnight on these dates. Increased departure traffic on alternate runways may result in more than normal aircraft noise over downtown Honolulu. Read More
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23 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 23 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,924 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,577,364 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,088 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 53. There were a total of 932 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Free COVID-19 testing before Memorial Day weekend activities

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is offering 150 free COVID-19 rapid tests at Windward Mall in Kāneʻohe on Wednesday, May 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Test results will be available within 15 minutes. Know you’re safe and COVID-19 free before or after getting together with friends and family for graduation and Memorial Day events. “A year ago, COVID-19 led to canceled graduation ceremonies and Memorial Day remembrances,” said... Read More
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Maui Pizza in Paradise a health hazard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Pizza in Paradise, located at 60 Wakea Avenue, Suite 101, in Kahului, Maui, has been shut down by the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch because It was considered an “imminent health hazard.” The food service outlet, operated by Pacific Restaurant Management, LLC, received a red placard on Thursday, May 20, and must remain closed until all of the violations are resolved and the health department approves resuming operations... Read More
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In the event of a stroke think F.A.S.T.

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH), Developmental Disabilities Division’s Neurotrauma Program recognizes May as National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the #1 cause of disability and the third leading cause of death in Hawai’i. This is higher than the national average of stroke as the fifth leading cause of death among Americans. The incidence of stroke has steadily increased in the U.S. over the past seven years and people are experiencing... Read More
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34 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 34 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,901 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,573,525 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,066 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 58.3. There were a total of 978 cases reported in the past... Read More
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2 Deaths and 61 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/21

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 35,726 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,561,802 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,894 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 76. There were a total of 1042 cases reported in the past... Read More
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80 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 80 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,665 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,557,803 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,852 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80.7. There were a total of 1106 cases reported in the past... Read More
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New Portlock Beach Right of Way open to the public

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following a court ruling in favor of the City and County of Honolulu, a new Beach Right of Way (BROW) is now open to the public in Portlock. BROW 122A near 379 Portlock Road was officially opened to the public Wednesday following a legal process beginning with the passage of Honolulu City Council Resolution 18-263. This resolution authorized the City to file a lawsuit in Circuit Court to acquire the pedestrian... Read More
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73 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 73 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,585 (up 1.5% from the previous day). To date, 1,552,857 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,796 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 81.1. There were a total of 1158 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Department of Health to add probable cases to state’s case count

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) will add probable COVID-19 cases to the state's case count beginning Wednesday, May 19. This enhanced metric will reflect a more realistic account of the prevalence of COVID infections in the state. “People who test positive with an antigen test, but do not confirm infection by taking a PCR test are counted as probable cases,” said Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “Testing technology is evolving... Read More
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Hawaii awarded over $31.7 million from botched software litigation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Department of the Attorney General are pleased to report that the State has successfully resolved its litigation stemming from a failed project to upgrade the HDOT Highways Division financial management system. The remaining defendants in the lawsuit recently agreed to pay over $20 million in settlement, bringing HDOT’s total recovery to $31,775,000. The litigation relates to misconduct by Ciber, Inc., a Colorado-based technology... Read More
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University of Hawai‘i to upgrade Waikiki Aquarium water system

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The University of Hawai‘i will upgrade the Waikiki Aquarium’s water system within the next five years to protect nearshore waters as part of an agreement with the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH). The Waikiki Aquarium was established in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawai‘i since 1919.Based on the health department’s assessment, the Waikiki Aquarium had numerous discharges from its tanks and exhibits from 2014 to 2018... Read More
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Spectators allowed at permitted outdoor sporting events

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi is thrilled to announce that spectators are officially allowed to watch permitted outdoor sporting events, effective immediately. Mayor Blangiardi submitted the request to the State to allow spectators back on the sidelines on Friday, May 14, 2021. Governor David Ige approved the request today. “Outdoor sports have been operating for two incubation periods and I do not believe there are any cases tied to these activities. Now that... Read More