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1 Death and 143 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/9

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 143 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,655. Of those total cases, 5,100 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,250. Total deaths to date are 1,040. 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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Honolulu waives fees so storm damage work may begin immediately

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the Department of Planning and Permitting are waiving all permit fees related to emergency work resulting from this week’s Kona Low storm system that ravaged O‘ahu. In addition, residents are able to begin repair work immediately, provided the resident files their building permit application the next working day with the Department of Planning and Permitting. “Our island community sustained torrential rain of 8-12 inches in a... Read More
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Round Top Drive closure

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has closed a portion of Round Top Drive near 4120 Round Top Drive due to a landslide caused by the recent inclement weather that has taken out a portion of the roadway pavement. For public safety, this portion of Round Top Drive will remain closed for an extended period until the road is repaired. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until a detour... Read More
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6 Deaths and 72 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 72 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,512. Of those total cases, 5,086 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,188. Total deaths to date are 1,039. 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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Free COVID-19 testing at Neal Blaisdell Center and Waikīkī Shell

Linda Hohnholz - editor
With the continued need for coronavirus testing on O‘ahu, the City and County of Honolulu is announcing free RT-PCR COVID-19 Tests to O‘ahu residents at the Neal Blaisdell Center and the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell. Testing at both locations will be operated by the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii and funded through the State of Hawaii Department of Health. Beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 8 the following hours will be in effect... Read More
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Hawaii sees increase in “work from home” searches

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Remote working has seen a huge boom over the past 18 months as a result of the pandemic. As people across the US make their return to the office, a lot of workers are looking for alternative jobs that offer a more flexible and hybrid way of working. The new shift in working has seen many businesses start to offer more full-time work from home positions and this has caught the... Read More
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Lahaina Sports Bar closed with red DOH placard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Lahaina Sports Bar, located at 843 Wainee St., due to a cockroach infestation. Both adult and juvenile cockroach activity was observed. The food establishment, operated by Lahaina Café, LLC, received the red placard on December 2, 2021 and must remain closed until all of the violations are resolved and DOH conducts a follow-up... Read More
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Kona storm impacting roads in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports the following closures on state routes as the Kona Low continues to impact the Hawaiian Islands: Maui Both lanes of Kekaulike Avenue between mile marker 8 (vicinity of Maui Wedding Flowers) and Alae Road are closed. Major utility repairs to remove fallen trees from power lines and replace downed poles have been completed, additional utility work is ongoing. HDOT is working to remove debris.... Read More
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Honolulu Mayor declares emergency due to heavy rains and flooding

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi signed an emergency proclamation for the City & County of Honolulu as heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding from a Kona Low weather system has impacted people and property across O‘ahu and continues to pose a threat to public safety. Various areas of O‘ahu are currently experiencing heavy rains and the National Weather Service (NWS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration placed the City and County of... Read More
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Honolulu parks closed due to severe weather excluding shelters

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As of 5 p.m. Monday, all City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation parks, nature preserves, botanical gardens, and public facilities are closed to the public due to severe weather. These closures do not include the four emergency shelters at Kalākaua District Park, Mākaha Community Park, Sunset Beach Recreation Center, and Kailua District Park. A determination on when these facilities will reopen will be made Dec. 7. As... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo and public golf courses closed due to weather

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) alerts the public that the Honolulu Zoo and all six city golf courses are temporarily closed due to impacts from the severe weather storm impacting O‘ahu. Scheduled tee times at the Ala Wai, Ewa Villages, Kahuku, Pali, Ted Makalena or West Loch golf courses today will automatically be canceled. The storm impacts are forecasted to continue through Dec. 7, which may require the continued closures... Read More
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55 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/7

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 55 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 88,440. Of those total cases, 5,087 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,241. Total deaths to date are 1,033. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

Hawaii Dept. of Health Alerts Public to Omicron Exposure

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Attendees of a New York Anime Convention & Attendees of Christ Embassy Hawai‘i Events are being urged to get tested for COVID-19, as the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports two additional confirmed Omicron variant COVID-19 cases and several possible points of exposure in Hawai‘i. “It is imperative that all Hawai‘i residents work together to limit the spread of the Omicron variant,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “These additional cases... Read More
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Maui Road Closed Due to Storm

Linda Hohnholz - editor
KEKAULIKE AVENUE IN KULA REMAINS CLOSED One lane anticipated to open to local traffic Monday evening The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces that Kekaulike Avenue between mile marker 8 (vicinity of Maui Wedding Flowers) and Alae Road will remain closed until further notice. The road was closed due to fallen trees and a landslide at approximately 7 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. HDOT anticipates reopening a single lane to local... Read More
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Hawaii Families: Take Your Keiki in for Checkups

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) encourages parents and caregivers to resume regular, in-person checkups with their child’s doctor and other healthcare professionals. Children need well-child and dental visits, including screenings, dental checkups, and vaccinations. Regular checkups not only track development, but also identify any health problems earlier to avoid complications and more costly treatment. “Many parents and caregivers are concerned about exposing their infants, young children and even themselves... Read More