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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.

Diesel Still Detected in Aliamanu Water: Navy Conducts Second Flush

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has released results from a U.S. Navy test in December that indicated a failure to meet DOH incident-specific criteria. Consequently, a second round of system flushing was conducted at Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zone H2, which is part of Aliamanu Military Reservation. The data was validated by a third party. One sample collected from Zone H2 detected Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – Diesel Range... Read More
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6 Deaths and 5,977 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/15/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 5,977 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 166,008. Of those total cases, 5,419 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 47,823. Total deaths to date are 1,123. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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Hawaii Gets Third Cruise Line Coming to Port

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a third port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. The World Residences at Sea joins Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawaii. Per the CDC order expiring on January 15, cruise lines with capacity to carry more than... Read More
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Hawaii DMV Phishing Scam Alert

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts the public of a scam asking people for their social security and license plate numbers. The phishing link was sent out on an email from [email protected] that stated: “You have an incomplete Hawaii DMV contact informations on your Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicle . “You are required to update your Hawaii DMV profile “Thanks Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicle ” In Hawaii motor vehicle... Read More
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3 Deaths and 3,099 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/14/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,099 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 160,031. Of those total cases, 5,408 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 44,914. Total deaths to date are 1,117. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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3,392 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases & 4 Deaths: 1/13/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,392 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 156,932. Of those total cases, 5,387 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 45,116. Total deaths to date are 1,114. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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5 Deaths and 3,512 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/12/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,512 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 153,540. Of those total cases, 5,384 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 45,328. Total deaths to date are 1,110. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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How Navy water system users in Hawaii can weigh in via survey

Linda Hohnholz - editor
All individuals affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense are invited to participate in a survey to learn more about the experience of people who have been affected by the petroleum contamination in the U.S. Navy’s Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam drinking water system.  The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) survey was previously... Read More
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Isolation & quarantine recommended times reduced for Hawaii K-12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has updated interim COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance for K-12 schools. The updated guidance is closely aligned with new CDC guidance for schools. Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff who meet certain conditions have been reduced to 5 days. ISOLATION Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19 symptoms should isolate for five days regardless of their vaccination status. They... Read More
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Close to $1.5 million of Hawaii Tourism and HCF Funds Will Support Hawaiian Cultural Programs in 2022

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Building on its commitment to perpetuating the Hawaiian culture, the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) have announced $1,475,000 in funding to support 30 community-based programs in Hawaii through HTA’s Kukulu Ola program for 2022. Awardees include qualified community groups, practitioners and craftspeople committed to strengthening a broader understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture through place-based activities and engagement on each island. “The Kukulu Ola program allows... Read More
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2,929 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/11/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 2,929 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 150,028. Of those total cases, 5,376 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 43,722. Total deaths to date are 1,105. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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3,875 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/10/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,875 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 147,099. Of those total cases, 5,376 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 41,725. Total deaths to date are 1,105. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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1 Death and 4,204 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/8/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 4,204 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 138,646. Of those total cases, 5,361 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 36,701. Total deaths to date are 1,102. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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3 Deaths and 3,586 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/7/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,586 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 134,442. Of those total cases, 5,343 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 34,373. Total deaths to date are 1,101. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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Hawaii Expands Booster Shot Eligibility

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting the most recent COVID-19 booster shot recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective immediately: •             DOH recommends a single Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) vaccine booster shot for everyone ages 12 - 17 who completed their primary vaccine series at least five months ago. •             People 18 and older who completed their primary series of Pfizer vaccine at least five months... Read More