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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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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 69 New Cases, Three COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported DOH has reported three new COVID-19-associated deaths. Oʻahu 1 male, 50-59 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized Maui 1 male, 60-69 yrs, no underlying conditions, hospice care 1 male, 60-69 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized This report includes cases up... Read More
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Dates announced for 2021 Ka Huina Conference

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the middle of the vast Moananuiākea, Hawaiʻi lies at the crossroads of a rapidly changing world – the intersection of heaven and earth, of east and west, of tradition and innovation. The global pandemic of 2020-2021 has further accelerated the changes already compelling us to reimagine our future. Our collective success in preserving the Hawaiʻi we love for future generations is dependent upon our ability to navigate this intersection. Literally... Read More
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Real ID enforcement deadline extended to May 2023

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Oahu residents now have an additional 19 months to get the REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state identification cards before they will need it to board domestic flights and enter some federal buildings. The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the enforcement deadline from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023 in light of the ongoing pandemic, which created on Oahu a backlog of 90,000 expired driver’s licenses that were... Read More
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3 Deaths and 69 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 69 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 32,110 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,425,971 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 31,961 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 77.4. There were a total of 1097 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 4/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: One COVID-19 Death Reported Involving Child DOH has reported the death of a child between 0-10 years old. The boy, who had underlying conditions, was visiting the state with his parents, when he began to experience COVID-19 symptoms shortly after arriving on the islands. He was... Read More
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Child dies in Hawaii from COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) regrets having to report the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, a child age 0-10 years old. The child, a boy with known underlying health conditions, and his parents were visiting Hawai‘i from another state. He experienced COVID-19 symptoms shortly after arriving in the islands and was taken to a hospital where he died. Both parents were fully vaccinated before making the trip to Hawai‘i. There... Read More
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Kālia Mobility Plaza Transportation Hub: Provide input at Ala Moana virtual meeting

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services is evaluating alternatives for a transit center and mobility hub to improve transportation connections between TheBus, Handi-Van, biking, walking, and the future rail station at Ala Moana.  Ala Moana and Kakaʻako neighborhoods are vibrant and continue to grow. Providing effective transportation is a necessary element to sustain these vibrant communities. The Kālia Mobility Plaza at Ala Moana is envisioned as a... Read More
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1 Death and 54 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 54 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 32,041 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,419,743 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 31,893 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 77.3. There were a total of 1096 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Maui Hana Highway temporary signal installation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Maui motorists of the installation of a temporary traffic signal on Hana Highway (Route 360) at the Mile Marker 3 culvert. Work began Monday, April 26. The temporary traffic signal and barriers are being installed as safety measures for the culvert repair and stabilization project. The traffic signal will coordinate safe passage for motorists and provide protection for work crews as traffic will be... Read More
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Kuhio Highway shoulder widening on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs motorists of shoulder widening work on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) between Ka Haku Road and Kapaka Street on Kauai’s north shore, beginning Tuesday, April 27. This project will add a second northbound lane into the Princeville area, lessening some of the traffic buildup on Kuhio Highway and allowing drivers only going as far as Princeville an alternative pathway. HDOT advises that the shoulder widening... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, April 26, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 70 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 70 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i... Read More
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Thompson Corner now an all-way stop

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) completed the conversion of the intersection of Farrington Highway and Kaukonahua Road (Thompson Corner) to an all-way stop on Friday, April 23. The all-way stop was the quickest safety measure HDOT could deploy in response to the rerouting of traffic from the emergency closure of the Waialua Beach Road Bridge 605. HDOT also considered restricting selected turning movements but determined against it as historically this... Read More
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Hawaii resumes Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Thursday, April 29 at a vaccination clinic at Windward Community College (WCC).  The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will also be offered at WCC May 4, May 6, and May 11 from 8 am until 5 pm. Additional opportunities to receive the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine at locations around the state will be announced in the... Read More
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve launches online reservations

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As part of the continuing effort to improve the visitor experience and advance management of the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, an online reservation system will begin public operation starting Monday, April 26, to help facilitate public entry into the nature preserve. The reservation system is incorporated into the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Parks and Recreation Online System (PROS), which was developed in collaboration with the Honolulu Department of... Read More
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Kailua Beach Park Boat Ramp emergency repairs

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A project to repair the hazardous conditions at the Kailua Beach Park Boat Ramp is scheduled to begin Monday, April 26, 2021. The project is anticipated to be finished in approximately two weeks. This timeline is dependent on weather and ocean conditions. The repair project aims to fill the holes and various voids at several points along the ramp. The intent of these repairs is to address the immediate hazardous conditions... Read More