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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: 3/23

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, March 23, 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 41 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today. DOH reports 41 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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New service for kūpuna simplifies COVID-19 vaccine registration

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A new service is making it easier for Oahu kūpuna who are not comfortable with the online registration process for their COVID-19 vaccinations. Trained specialists available seven days a week are providing personalized assistance to help those age 65 and above navigate the registration process, secure appointments and also help eligible individuals arrange for transportation to a vaccination provider.The call center — a collaboration among the Executive Office on Aging, an... Read More
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Department of Health urges Hawaii residents to review TB risk

Linda Hohnholz - editor
It is estimated that one fourth of the world’s population may carry tuberculosis (TB) in its latent or inactive form; placing them at risk for TB disease later in life. No one knows for sure how many people in Hawai‘i have this infection, but the Hawai‘i Department of Health estimates the number could be as high as 70,000 to 100,000 residents. As part of the globally observed World Tuberculosis Day on... Read More
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$150,000 settlement for teen after HPD officer conducted false arrest

Linda Hohnholz - editor
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, The Honolulu City Council approved a settlement with the family of a high-school student who was improperly targeted and arrested by a Honolulu Police Department (“HPD”) officer a day after the officer’s son bullied and fought the student in November 2018. The family—represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (“ACLU of Hawai‘i”), the Law Office of Eric A. Seitz, and Revere & Associates, LLLC—had... Read More
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Vaccination clinic opens in Mililani

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is partnering with Times Pharmacy to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccines every Thursday through April 15 at a vaccination clinic in Mililani.  The single-dose vaccinations are available to anyone currently eligible for vaccine. That includes people 65 and older, essential workers at hotels, restaurants, and bars, and people being treated with dialysis, chemotherapy or other infusion therapy, or oxygen for severe respiratory conditions. The clinic will be at... Read More
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Be featured on Hawaii Farm Trails mobile ap

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Calling all agritourism businesses! The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is excited to announce the launch of the Hawaii Farm Trails' (HFT) new mobile application, or app. HFT, a regenerative enterprise, is seeking interested farms, ranches, apiaries, farmers markets, agriculture events, and community supported agriculture/food hubs statewide to be featured on their app and website. With a focus on regenerative tourism, HTA is proud to support agritourism initiatives that remain committed to... Read More
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Kauai Kuhio Highway night work

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai motorists of an interim restriping of Kuhio Highway between Kuamoo Road and Haleilio Road that began Sunday, March 21, 2021. The interim striping is to safely facilitate continued work on the Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements Project. The Kuhio Highway Short-Term Improvements began earlier this month and are designed to improve traffic congestion on Kuhio Highway through the Kapaa-Wailua corridor through addition of a... Read More
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41 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/23

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 41 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,892 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,225,693 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,775 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 73.9. There were a total of 885 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, March 22, 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 79 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Reported DOH reports 79 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... Read More
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79 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 79 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,851 (up 0.3 % from the previous day). To date, 1,221,397 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,734 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 75. There were a total of 886 cases reported in the... Read More
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Prince Kuhio Day holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
This Friday, March 26, 2021, City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed to observe Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day. 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,... Read More
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Aloha Green Apothecary receives green light for third cannabis dispensary

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Aloha Green Holdings, Inc. dba Aloha Green Apothecary passed their final onsite inspection for their third retail facility. Having achieved that the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Aloha Green Apothecary’s new retail location at 3131 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96819, and expects to begin sales on March 22, 2021. “Aloha Green Apothecary’s Nimitz Highway location is the state’s 17th... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, March 19, 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 99 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Reported DOH reports 99 new cases of coronavirus today. An additional death was also reported, involving a male between 50-59 years old, who had underlying conditions and was hospitalized at the time... Read More

Free rapid COVID-19 testing at UH West Oahu March 19 & 20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the University of Hawai‘i to offer 150 free COVID-19 rapid tests each day at its West O‘ahu campus in Kapolei today and Saturday, March 19 & 20. DOH will administer testing from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those being tested, may expect a minimum 30-minute wait time. “As spring break comes to a close for many students and teachers, we welcome all... Read More
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Resolution reached on Koko Crater safety

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following discussions between the City and County of Honolulu, City Council Chair Tommy Waters, and the volunteer group Kokonut Koalition, a resolution has been reached on how to address safety concerns atop Koko Crater. “I’m proud of our teams in the Parks & Recreation and Design & Construction departments for taking the time to listen to tramway users, and the Kokonut Koalition, to find a pathway moving forward where all parties... Read More