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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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Townbound Likelike at H-3 Onramp closed through Dec. 18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will close Likelike Highway townbound at Wilson Tunnel from 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17 through 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. During this closure, motorists will be detoured to the Halawa/Honolulu-bound H-3 Freeway. The temporary shoring of the tunnel ceiling will be removed following the replacement of the most critical rods. The left lane of Likelike Highway in the town/Honolulu-bound direction that has been closed continuously... Read More
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Marine Hawaii Grant awarded to Young Brothers

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that Young Brothers LLC (YB) has received more than $200,000 in federal grant funds from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) America’s Marine Highway Program to purchase forklift scales.   This is the first project funded by the MH-1 Daniel K. Akaka Marine Highway since it was designated in 2018. This initiative is part of the Hawaii Commercial Harbors System Shipping Services Project... Read More
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Staggering 797 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths: 12/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 797 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 91,067. Of those total cases, 5,152 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,842. Total deaths to date are 1,067. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Red Hill emergency order hearing on Monday

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The evidentiary hearing concerning the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Order on Red Hill Operations is scheduled for Monday, December 20 at 8:00 AM HST. The hearing will continue from day to day until completed. The schedule is subject to change. The public can view the proceedings live on YouTube at youtube.com/c/HawaiiDOH. Once the hearing is done, a hearing will be posted here. Updates regarding live streaming will be posted at health.hawaii.gov/navywater.... Read More
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Share Your Thoughts on Hawaii Shore Water Events

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is inviting members of our  community to share their mana‘o (opinion/thought) regarding proposed revisions to rules governing Shore Water Events around O‘ahu. Shore Water Events typically include activities that involve permitted use of coastal and beach areas for the purpose of accessing the ocean, such as: surf contests, canoe regattas, triathlons, and swim races. These rules are designed to work in tangent with... Read More
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US Navy sailor from Ewa Beach serving aboard aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Ryan Abadilla, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, is seen in the photo performing maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in US 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as... Read More
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Hawaii Airports to Receive $49.3 Million

Linda Hohnholz - editor
First of five rounds, airports to submit projects The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award an estimated $49.3 million to Hawaii’s 12 airports from funding made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects. This is the first of five annual rounds of funding Hawaii airports will receive.... Read More
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27 new Navy Water System test results released by Hawaii Dept. of Health

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Trace contamination detected at residences in Iroquois Point & McGrew Point The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) released 27 new laboratory reports related to the Navy water system incident. Five of the 27 results, located in the Iroquois Point and McGrew Point communities, detected trace levels of petroleum product well below the DOH Environmental Action Level. All five samples tested positive for oil range organics below the drinking water threshold. Samples... Read More
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Wilson Tunnel lights out until further notice

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Contractor to add reflective markers to help with visibility. Closures for installation of the reflective markers will take place tonight, Dec. 15. Full closure of Likelike Highway in the town/Honolulu-bound direction from the H-3 onramp in Kaneohe starting at 9 p.m. Once placement of the reflective markers is done in the townbound tunnel, there will be a single lane closure in the Kaneohe-bound tunnel. The installation will be completed by 5... Read More
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2 Deaths and 395 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases:

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 395 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 90,270. Of those total cases, 5,146 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,169. Total deaths to date are 1,065. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

Honolulu Mayor signs bill to recover lost Transient Accommodations Tax revenue

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In a significant move forward, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed Bill 40 (2021), CD2 FD1, into law, which is anticipated to generate between $75-85 million a year. The bill as signed will not only restore lost Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) revenue, but it will support our valuable natural resources by addressing the impacts of tourism on O‘ahu and ensure Honolulu has a functional rail system. “Bill 40 restores much-needed revenue and... Read More
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Hawaii 2022 Property Tax Assessments in the mail

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu’s Real Property Assessment Division has prepared the 2022 real property notice of assessments applicable to the 2022-23 tax year. On or before December 15, 2021 the City will distribute approximately 302,000 notices via the United States Postal Service or by email (for those who have subscribed to electronic delivery). The aggregate assessed valuation of all real property on O‘ahu increased from $279.29 billion to $305.79... Read More
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Kaumualii Highway Detour Due to Overpass Installation on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai motorists of a two-lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) at its intersection with Eleele Road and Waialo Road on Monday night, Dec. 20, as part of the Pedestrian Overpass Project in Eleele. Work crews will be erecting the steel structure for the pedestrian bridge over Kaumualii Highway between the hours of 10 p.m. Monday night and 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. Traffic will... Read More
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5 Deaths and 282 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 282 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 89,875. Of those total cases, 5,138 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,905. Total deaths to date are 1,063. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Lahaina Sports Bar Reopens

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Lahaina Sports Bar a green placard and approved its reopening on Dec. 10 after a follow-up inspection found that all the critical food safety violations were corrected. Lahaina Sports Bar, located at 843 Wainee St., completed professional pest control treatments on December 8, 9 and 10. The establishment will continue to complete treatments at least weekly to ensure any potential cockroach... Read More