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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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11th Annual Kualoa/Hakipu‘u Canoe Festival continues virtually

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Perpetuating the ocean voyaging culture of Native Hawaiians, and all of our islands’ inhabitants, is the focus of a Virtual Wa‘a Fest launched today as part of the 11th Annual Kualoa/Hakipu‘u Canoe Festival.   Through a series of six videos, interested participants from around the world can enjoy five experienced watermen and women as they pass along their mana‘o (wisdom) in their respective areas of expertise. Wherever you have access to... Read More
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75 security cameras being installed in City parks

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A partnership between the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) aims to enhance security across four City park locations through a joint effort to install 75 security cameras. The cameras are primarily located on the exterior of comfort station buildings (bathrooms) at the following City park locations: Kūhiō Beach ParkKapi‘olani Regional Park/Paki Community ParkFoster Botanical GardenAla Moana Regional Park The City paid for the cost of... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 4/7

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, April 7, 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 76 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 76 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Monday 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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Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program applications due April 15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is encouraging high school students, between grades 9 and 12, to apply for the 2021 Pacific Summer Transportation Education Program (PAC-STEP). PAC-STEP gives students an opportunity to explore the various modes of transportation (land, sea, air, and transit) through a virtual learning environment. Classes will be held via Zoom Meeting software with additional in-person lectures by local professionals in the transportation field, and the program... Read More
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76 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/7

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 76 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 30,363 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,310,017 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 30,210 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.7%. Currently, the average daily cases is 93.4. There were a total of 1345 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/6

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, April 6, 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 61 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 61 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday 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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Pālolo Valley District Park getting upgraded

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Work expected to be completed by the end of 2021, with closure of park facilities necessary A Capital Improvement Project to provide accessibility and amenity improvements at Pālolo Valley District Park is beginning this week.  The project largely involves extensive work to improve accessibility for the park through demolition, grading, paving and renovation of park walkways. The scope of the project also includes: Renovations to the recreation building & gymnasium bathroomsRepurposing... Read More
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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