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Hawaii State Harbors affirmed by Fitch Ratings

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces that Fitch Ratings has affirmed its harbor system revenue bond series 2020A and B at ‘AA-ʼ with a Stable rating outlook. Fitch’s announcement of the affirmation and reasoning for the rating can be found here. “High ratings on our bond offerings show a level of confidence in our commercial harbors system,” explained Hawaii Department of Transportation Director Jade Butay. “Bond ratings are... Read More
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Southbound Lane Closure on Kuhio Hwy. on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai motorists of a single right lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound (Lihue bound) direction between North Leho Drive and the Kauai Beach Resort. This closure for ditch cleaning is scheduled on Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To mitigate the effects of the closure, hours for the Kuhio Highway Southbound Contraflow between... Read More
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2 Deaths and 126 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 126 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,832. Of those total cases, 4,696 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,710. Total deaths to date are 891. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More

Hawaii Lifts Restrictions for Indoor and Outdoor Events

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective November 3, indoor and outdoor managed events in Hawaii can operate at 100% capacity, as per an announcement today by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. Attendees must be fully vaccinated and wear masks. The President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) had this to say: “Mayor Blangiardi’s decision to ease indoor and outdoor venue capacity requirements on Oahu is welcomed news to our community and visitor industry. The timing... Read More
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Hawaii Dept. of Health Cites US Navy $325,000

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Environmental Health Administration issued Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) No. 21-UST-EA-01 to the U.S. Navy for violations related to operation and maintenance of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oahu. The violations were discovered during a routine DOH compliance inspection that took place from Sept. 28, 2020 through Oct. 9, 2020. The NOVO consists of five counts with a total penalty in... Read More
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1 Death and 184 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 184 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,706. Of those total cases, 4,682 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,733. Total deaths to date are 889. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau Names New Destination Manager

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau (KVB) announces Patricia “Patti” Ornellas as the organization’s destination manager. In this newly created position funded by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), Ornellas will lead efforts to implement and execute the goals and vision of Kaua‘i’s Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP), with an emphasis on perpetuating Kaua‘i as a destination focused on regenerative tourism and mindful travel. “As Kaua‘i’s travel industry continues to rebound from the unprecedented... Read More
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74 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 74 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,522. Of those total cases, 4,664 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,679. Total deaths to date are 888. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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97 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 97 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,448. Of those total cases, 4,657 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,665. Total deaths to date are 888. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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2 Deaths and 168 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/23

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 168 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,188. Of those total cases, 4,642 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,719. Total deaths to date are 885. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Surge in Hawaii Vacation Rentals Year on Year

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii vacation rentals statewide reported substantial increases in supply, demand, occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) in September 2021 compared to September 2020. However, in comparison to September 2019, ADR was higher than September 2021, but vacation rental supply, demand and occupancy were down. The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) issued today the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of September utilizing data compiled by Transparent Intelligence, Inc. In September... Read More
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REVISED: Detour to Relieve Traffic from Kuhio Highway Repaving in Kilauea

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai residents of a detour on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in Kilauea between South Koolau Road and North Koolau Road starting Monday, Oct. 25. The detour will address heavy traffic in the area due to the current paving project. Work must take place during the day due to the shearwater fledgling nesting season. Northbound (Hanalei-bound) motorists will be detoured to Koolau Road during work hours.... Read More
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3 Deaths and 134 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 134 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,020. Of those total cases, 4,629 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,728. Total deaths to date are 883. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Hawaii Health Dept. Authorizes Booster for Modern and J&J

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will adopt the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines on COVID-19 booster doses for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. “Boosters doses are common for many vaccines and will provide additional protection to Hawai‘i residents at higher risk for severe illness or occupational exposure,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “Boosters are expected to be widely available across the state, and... Read More
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Kuhio Highway Detour on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai residents of a detour on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in Kilauea between South Koolau Road and North Koolau Road starting Monday, Oct. 25. The detour will address heavy traffic in the area due to the current paving project. Work must take place during the day due to the shearwater nesting season. Northbound (Hanalei-bound) motorists will be detoured to Koolau Road during work hours.... Read More