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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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Maui Grown Therapies approved for second medical cannabis retail dispensary

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Maui Grown Therapies for their second retail location in Lahaina at 1087 Limahana Place, Unit 4B on March 11, 2021. The location is scheduled to open on March 17, 2021 by appointment only for registered patients pre-ordering at Mauigrown.com. “Maui Grown Therapies’ Lahaina store is the state’s 16th licensed retail center and the third... Read More
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48 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 48 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,352 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,188,583 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,241 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 52.6. There were a total of 708 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Work continues to restore Kuhio Highway after landslide

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is updating on continued closures of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”). The slope at Hanalei Hill has been stabilized enough that work to clear the road of landslide materials from the larger landslide on March 11 could begin. Large amounts of debris were removed from the roadway and the pavement and... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, March 15, 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 46 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 46 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 Disease Outbreak... Read More
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46 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 46 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,305 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,184,130 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,189 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 51.6. There were a total of 693 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, March 12, 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 66 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 66 new cases of coronavirus today and an additional death involving an O‘ahu man between the ages of 60 to 69 years old, who had an underlying condition, and passed away... Read More

Breakthrough COVID vaccine cases now at 3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Health COVID-19 and Pandemic Response unit has provided updated information about “breakthrough” cases first highlighted in the most recent Weekly COVID-19 Cluster Report. They have now identified a total of 3 “breakthrough” cases in which a fully vaccinated person (someone who received both doses) has contracted COVID-19. They said this number is not outside what they would expect with nearly 165,000 people in Hawai‘i who are fully... Read More
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Vaccinated Hawaii resident tests positive for COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Elizabeth Char provided details on the state’s upcoming move to Phase 1c while appearing in a new DOH communication platform called The Weekly Dose. Char also discussed the latest COVID-19 Weekly Cluster Report, which includes investigation into a “breakthrough” case of COVID-19 in a fully vaccinated Hawai‘i resident. “The really important thing is that being vaccinated prevents us from serious illness, hospitalization, and death.... Read More
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Landslide in Kauai keeps Kuhio Highway closed

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai. Currently impacted areas are: Both lanes of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1 (“Hanalei Hill”) approaching Hanalei Bridge. Work on the slope began today with crews placing plastic sheeting to shield the exposed soils from further saturation. Kuhio Highway between Kolopua Apartments and Hanalei Plantation Road. This closure is being put... Read More
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1 Death and 66 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 66 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,145 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,166,320 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,021 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 53.7. There were a total of 689cases reported in the past 14... Read More
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Waiahole Bridge Safe to Travel

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) makes the following statement regarding speculation on the structural integrity of Waiahole Bridge on Kamehameha Highway. Crews cleared debris from the bridge piers late Wednesday into early Thursday. We have not observed any conditions that would cause us to be concerned about the structure. We are aware of pictures of a gap on the bridge being circulated. This is due to settling of the South... Read More
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Kuhio Highway Closure Update

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai until we can safely assess and stabilize the slopes. Currently impacted areas are: NEW closure of Kuhio Highway between Kolopua Apartments and Hanalei Plantation Road. This closure is being put in place out of an abundance of caution. The area will be assessed, and more information provided shortly. Both lanes of... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, March 11, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Vaccinations for People 65+ and Phase 1c Begins Next Monday DOH announced today the extension of vaccine eligibility to people age 65 and older and those who qualify as members of phase 1c beginning on Monday, March 15. “This is another huge step in the... Read More
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Hawaii vaccinations for 65+ begin March 15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Health announced the state will extend Hawaii vaccinations for 65+ and older and those who qualify as members of phase 1c beginning Monday, March 15. Phase 1c includes: Adults aged 65–74 years Persons aged 16–64 years with high‐risk medical conditions Essential workers not recommended for vaccination in previous phases which were healthcare and frontline essential workers “This is another huge step in the ongoing effort to protect Hawaii... Read More
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Bars allowed to operate like restaurants in new Tier 3 modified conditions

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 the Tier 3 restrictions has been approved and are effective immediately, with the exception of the permitted team sports activities, which may begin as early as April 12, 2021. “One year ago many activities and operations came to an abrupt stop impacting the daily lives of so... Read More