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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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Nighttime restriping work on Kuhio Highway

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has completed the interim restriping of Kuhio Highway between Kuamoo Road and Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road and will resume the regular configuration of the Kuhio Highway southbound contraflow on Monday, April 5. During the interim restriping that started March 21, contraflow configuration was adjusted for safety to start south of the Wailua River instead of at its usual start point near the Kapaa Temporary Bypass... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, April 1, 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 114 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 114 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Tuesday 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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New Ambassador of the Army Reserve of the Pacific named

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Director for the City’s Department of Design and Construction, Alex Kozlov, a retired Brigadier General, will be serving as the next U.S. Army Reserve Ambassador for the state of Hawai‘i. Kozlov has over 30 years of military experience and was the former Commanding General of the 9th Mission Support Command from 2007-2010. “I’d like to send my warmest thanks to the Army Reserve soldiers and their families for their many... Read More
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114 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 114 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,794 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,278,296 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,676 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 98.1. There were a total of 1223 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Leeward Community College COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens to essential businesses

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to workers of Essential Businesses at a clinic being held at Leeward Community College (Leeward CC). The clinic is being conducted under a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health. The authorized essential business groups that are eligible for vaccinations include employees from hotels, restaurants, bars, critical infrastructure, harbor and transportation services, grocery stores, and other... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism publishes plan for Big Island

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has published the 2021-2023 Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP). It is part of HTA’s strategic vision and continuing efforts to manage tourism in a responsible and regenerative manner. It was developed by the residents of Hawaii Island, and in partnership with the County of Hawaii and the Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB). The DMAP serves as a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset... Read More
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Public acccess to Kuhio Highway in Hanalei

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provided the following update for scheduled single lane public access to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”). The regular schedule for public access for passenger vehicles is: Monday through Saturday Morning access: 5:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Hanalei side goes first)Afternoon access: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day except Wednesdays (Princeville... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 31, 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 100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported and One Death. DOH reports 100 new cases of coronavirus today and one death. Oʻahu 1 female, 80+ yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Full... Read More
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1 Death and 100 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
         In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 100 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,681 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,268,077 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,545 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 99. There were a total of 1200 cases reported in the... Read More
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81,000 vaccines arriving in Hawaii this week

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is asking its District Health Offices on the neighbor islands to expand vaccine eligibility as needed to ensure all available vaccination slots are filled. Every island has its own unique characteristics including population, population density, healthcare resources and enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccine. With more vaccine coming into Hawai‘i this week than any previous week, DOH Director Dr. Elizabeth Char believes the time is right to... Read More

Large COVID-19 cluster on Maui

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases. King’s Cathedral in Kahului is encouraged to cancel all upcoming in-person events and conduct only virtual services until the cluster is contained. People who attended events hosted by King’s Cathedral and Chapels in the past 14 days are encouraged to get... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, March 30, 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 71 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today. DOH reports 71 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... Read More
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Honolulu spotlights Fair Housing Education Month

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed April 2021 as Fair Housing Education Month. Together with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission, the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, the City and County of Honolulu and the three Neighbor Island counties will be conducting a Statewide Virtual Fair Housing Conference called “Fair Housing: More Than Just Words” via WebEx from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon every Thursday... Read More
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71 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 71 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,581 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,261,216 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,358 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 94. There were a total of 1175 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Sexual & Gender Minority provider service directory now avaiable

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Workgroup has released the first edition of the Hawai’i SGM Services Directory, now available on the DOH SGM Resource Hub. The SGM Services Directory was created in response to community requests and is a part of the SGM Workgroup’s commitment to making health and other services more accessible for sexual and gender minorities. The directory includes local SGM providers and... Read More