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Hawaii COVID-19 Vaccine for Keiki on the Horizon

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is planning for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as it closely monitors federal review of the Pfizer vaccine for this age group. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must authorize use of the vaccine and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must issue recommendations for clinical use of the vaccine before administration can begin. However, DOH is... Read More
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Free Medicare Enrollment Help In Person

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Open enrollment for Medicare began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7 for those who are eligible, but enrolling can be challenging. The Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is offering one-hour, in-person counseling on Oct. 22 & 29 and Nov. 9 & 19 on O‘ahu, with phone and video counseling options also available. The local SHIP crew knows how complex health insurance can be and helps eligible adults review... Read More
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4 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/21

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 156 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,886. Of those total cases, 4,619 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,798. Total deaths to date are 880. 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 Achieves 1 Million Complete Vaccinations

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Data compiled by the Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) show more than one-million people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “It’s great to see so many people in Hawai‘i follow the science. We are thrilled that over a million people are fully vaccinated. That leaves an estimated 420,000 people who are not yet fully vaccinated. We are still averaging about 120 new COVID-19 cases every day,” said Director of Health... Read More

Free Open Community Meetings to Help Rebuild, Redefine and Reset Tourism for Maui, Lanai & Molokai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau (MVCB) are encouraging the public to participate in the upcoming Maui Nui Destination Management Action Plan community meetings (schedule below) to share their views on tourism’s future direction for Maui, Lanai and Molokai. John De Fries, HTA president and CEO, said continued input from Maui Nui residents is crucial to ensuring that tourism is meeting their needs and expectations.  “The... Read More
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Honolulu Hale Lit Up for Honolulu Pride Month

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has requested that Honolulu Hale be lit in the colors of the rainbow from sundown on Tuesday, Oct. 19 through sunrise on Friday, Oct. 22, to recognize Honolulu Pride Month. “We support diversity, culture and inclusion and are happy to light Honolulu Hale in honor of Pride Month,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “I am proud of our City for being open and embracing of our friends and... Read More
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139 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 139 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,730. Of those total cases, 4,610 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,936. Total deaths to date are 876. 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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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport Opens Federal Inspection Services Facility

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announced the opening of the permanent Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) 2 months before the agreed deadline of December 2021. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allowed the resumption of international flights to Kona in December 2016 based on HDOT’s commitment to providing a permanent inspection facility. Prior to the resumption, the last regularly scheduled international... Read More
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Kamana Indian Cuisine in Kailua-Kona Slapped with Red Placard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued a red placard to Kamana Indian Cuisine Restaurant in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island. The food establishment has been closed and ordered to correct multiple food safety violations, which include roach infestation of the kitchen and food storage areas, evidence of active rodent infestation, and additional health hazards. The restaurant has been directed to contact the DOH when the violations have been corrected, at... Read More
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80 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 80 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,591. Of those total cases, 4,595 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,968. Total deaths to date are 876. 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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ACLU of Hawai’i Demands Relief from HPD for Black Student and Mother

Linda Hohnholz - editor
On Monday, October 18, 2021, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (ACLU of Hawai‘i) and Caballero Law LLLC sent a demand letter to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and the State of Hawai‘i Department of Education (“DOE”) on behalf of Tamara Taylor and her daughter, N.B. The letter describes an incident in January 2020 in which HPD and DOE officials detained and falsely arrested both Ms. Taylor and N.B. at... Read More
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Make Your Hawaii Halloween Safe

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is offering guidance to help families have a safe and fun Halloween. “Celebrating Halloween is a special event for families, and it is possible to take steps to celebrate safely. Outdoor gatherings are safer, and consistent handwashing and mask wearing are recommended,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “All children 12 and older are eligible to be vaccinated and that is really the... Read More
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4 Deaths and 117 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 117 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,511. Of those total cases, 4,592 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,991. Total deaths to date are 876. 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 Achieves Herd Immunity

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Director, Dr. Elizabeth Char, released the following statement on 70% of Hawaii residents completing the COVID-19 vaccination: “While we are encouraged that 70% of Hawai‘i residents have made the choice to protect themselves and our community through vaccination, there is more work to do. Even with this rate of protection, our seven-day average case count is 130 new cases per day. We encourage all eligible Hawai‘i... Read More
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4 Deaths and 140 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 140 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,250. Of those total cases, 4,575 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,208. Total deaths to date are 866. 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