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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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ACLU of Hawaii sues C&C of Honolulu, Dept. of Education, and HPD

Linda Hohnholz - editor
On January 7, 2022, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU of Hawaii) and Caballero Law LLLC filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court against the City and County of Honolulu, the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education (DOE), and Honolulu Police Department (HPD) officers on behalf of Tamara Taylor and her daughter, N.B. This lawsuit follows a letter that was sent to the City, HPD, and DOE in... Read More

Demand Increased for Hawaii Vacation Rentals in December

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Vacation rentals across Hawaii reported substantial increases in demand, occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) in December 2021 compared to December 2020, however vacation rental supply declined. In comparison to December 2019, ADR was higher in December 2021, but vacation rental supply, demand and occupancy were down. The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) issued today the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of December utilizing data compiled by Transparent Intelligence,... Read More
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3 Deaths and 2,050 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/26/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 2,050 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 208,887. Of those total cases, 7,361 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 52,868. Total deaths to date are 1,149. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More

Hawaii Hotels Rake in Much More Revenue in December

Linda Hohnholz - editor
“Hawaii’s hotels continued their upward momentum in December, with strong RevPAR and ADR helping to end the year on a high note and sustain employment across the islands,” said John De Fries, HTA president and CEO. “Domestic leisure market demand remained strong through the holidays, despite global uncertainty of the Omicron variant’s impact on travel. However, business, group and international travel continue to lag behind pre-pandemic levels of performance.” Hawaii hotels... Read More
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1,904 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/25/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,904 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 206,837. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 54,619. Total deaths to date are 1,146. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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2,660 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/24/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 2,660 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 204,933. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 55,723. Total deaths to date are 1,146. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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5 Deaths and 3,955 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/22/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,955 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 199,106. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 58,128. Total deaths to date are 1,142. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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Provide Input on Rate Changes to TheBus and Handivan

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Honolulu Rate Commission will be taking public testimony on proposed fare policy changes affecting TheBus and TheHandi-Van at its January 24 and February 8 meetings. Some fares are going up and some services changing for the better. Meetings will be held from 2:30 p.m. up to 4:30 p.m. in the Mission Memorial Auditorium near Honolulu Hale. Interested parties may participate in-person, subject to gathering guidelines, or online via WebEx. Access... Read More
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Hawaii Airports Fund $230 Million and Refinance with Low Rates

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that the Airports Division has successfully sold new airports system revenue bonds to deliver critical funding for projects that will continue to modernize and expand air service facilities across the State.  At the same time, the Airports Division took advantage of low interest rates in the municipal bond market to refinance prior bonds for cost savings.  The new bonds will fund... Read More
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2 Deaths and 4,473 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/21/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 4,473 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 195,151. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 58,521. Total deaths to date are 1,137. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More

9 Deaths and 5,911 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/20/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 5,911 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 190,678. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 57,708. Total deaths to date are 1,135. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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Par Hawaii Refining fined by U.S. EPA for Clean Air Act violations

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Par Hawaii Refining, LLC over Clean Air Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act violations at its oil refining facility on Komohana Street in Kapolei, Hawaii. The facility will pay a $176,899 penalty and implement changes to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidental chemical releases. “EPA is committed to protecting refinery workers and surrounding communities by ensuring... Read More
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3,929 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/19/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,929 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 184,767. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 56,558. Total deaths to date are 1,126. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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6,252 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/18/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 6,252 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 180,838. Of those total cases, 5,434 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 55,651. Total deaths to date are 1,126. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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4,700 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/17/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 4,700 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 174,586. Of those total cases, 5,434 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 50,944. Total deaths to date are 1,126. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More