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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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Over 15,000 tourists arrive on Sunday as COVID numbers climb

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii has been experiencing a series of triple-digit new COVID-19 cases over the past several days as the number of tourists continues to rise with Sunday seeing over 15,000 arriving for a vacation in the Aloha State. Here is the Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, March 29, 2021. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 103 New... Read More
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Hawaii airports to receive $46 million in coronavirus relief

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has received authorization for $46.3 million in Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) for 12 state airports. CRRSA funds provide continued support for the operational costs of reducing health hazards at airports. The CRRSA concessions grant funds will be used to provide aid, such as economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees, to airport concessionaries and other service providers. Grant allocations... Read More
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Hawaii Good Friday holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, to observe the Hawaii Good Friday holiday. The holiday schedule for the City and County of Honolulu operations is as follows: Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available.TheBus will operate on a state holiday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information, and rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
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103 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 103 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,511 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,259,532 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,358 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 90.4. There were a total of 1158 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Mayor allows 100 to gather at outdoor Hawaii weddings

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu has received notice from Governor David Y. Ige and the State of Hawai‘i that the request to modify Honolulu’s COVID-19 recovery framework to include “weddings” as a category has been approved and is effective immediately. Under the amended framework, weddings under the supervision of event planning professionals are now allowed in Tier 3, with a maximum of 100 people per event (including staff), at outdoor... Read More
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Another triple-digit day – 125 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases and another death: 3/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 125 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,194 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,244,173 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,052 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80.6. There were a total of 1010 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii opens vaccines to people 60 and older

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announced the state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 60 and older beginning Monday, March 29. “We are closely monitoring current and projected vaccination numbers, appointment availability and most importantly the amount of vaccine allocated to the people of Hawai‘i,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char.  “Our analysis of these indicators tells us it is time to expand vaccine eligibility to more people.”... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Weekly Cluster Summary Attached Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 122 New COVID-19 Cases and One Death Reported Today. DOH reports 122 new cases of coronavirus today. Three deaths were also reported. O‘ahu 1 female, 50-59 yrs, underlying conditions, died at home This report... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo bids aloha to Pua the warthog

Linda Hohnholz - editor
It’s with sadness that the Honolulu Zoo announces Pua, a 13 year-old female warthog, died yesterday due to complications associated with age. Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos stated that veterinarians, curators and keeper staff monitored Pua’s condition as she had a decrease in appetite for several days.  Veterinary staff anesthetized Pua to make an assessment and found that she had an intestinal blockage, which is not uncommon in older pigs.  Emergency... Read More

Get a free rapid COVID-19 test on Kuhio Day

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is teaming up with the University of Hawai‘i to offer 200 free COVID-19 rapid tests at UH West O‘ahu in Kapolei this Friday, March 26. Since Friday is a state holiday in honor of Prince Kuhio, it can be a convenient time for many Hawai‘i residents who may have the day off work. “Testing is free and open to residents and visitors of all ages,... Read More
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Traffic Advisory: Waikele project

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Design & Construction (DDC) would like to notify the public that Road Builders Corporation will be rehabilitating localized streets in Waikele. The project encompasses portions of Lumi‘aina Street and all of Lumi‘aina Place, Māhinahina Street, Ka‘amea Street, Alau Street, Ka‘e‘ele Street, Ka‘e‘ele Place, and Lelehuna Street. Work is expected to start on March 29 and be completed by the end of the year. To minimize traffic flow disruptions... Read More
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1 Death and 122 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
         In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 122 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,071 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,238,627 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,944 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 76.7. There were a total of 957 cases reported in the... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 24, 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 PIC 2 58 New COVID-19 Cases and Three Deaths Reported Today. DOH reports 58 new cases of coronavirus today. Three deaths were also reported. O‘ahu 1 male, 70-79 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized1 female, 80+ yrs, underlying conditions, hospice... Read More

3 Deaths and 58 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 58 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,950 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,232,224 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,152 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 72.4. There were a total of 897 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Koko Crater Summit closing during project

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The modified project to mitigate safety issues atop the Koko Crater Summit is scheduled to begin next Monday, March 29, with helicopter work requiring the closure of the entire Koko Head District Park and the Koko Crater Tramway on Monday.  The use of a helicopter for this project is necessary for approximately three additional days, at which time the entire park, the tramway, and Koko Head Shooting Complex will be closed... Read More