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Free COVID testing at Lanakila Health Center this Saturday

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) will offer free COVID-19 rapid testing at the Lanakila Health Center on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are not required.  Wait times can vary, but please anticipate waiting 30 minutes or longer. Results will be available on-site within 15 minutes. Testing for those with symptoms may take longer. Please bring a... Read More
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Nightly Works Begins in Wahiawa for Road Rehabilitation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists of nighttime construction activity set to begin on Kamehameha Highway in Wahiawa Town on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Roadwork to resurface the highway from Wilikina Drive to the Karsten Thot Bridge will take place on a regular nightly schedule Sunday night through Friday morning from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. This work is part of the Kamehameha Highway, Kamananui Road, and Wilikina Drive... Read More
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7 Deaths and 201 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 201 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,087. Of those total cases, 4,477 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,544. Total deaths to date are 833. 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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8 Deaths and 304 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/7

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 304 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 80,886. Of those total cases, 4,444 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,744. Total deaths to date are 826. 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 Hires New Staff Attorney

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The ACLU of Hawai‘i announced the addition to its team of Hilary Rosenthal, who joins as a Staff Attorney. Her position will help the ACLU of Hawai‘i further build its capabilities and reach in order to better protect and advance civil rights for all the people of Hawai‘i.  Originally from New York, Hilary is a lawyer who became involved in human and civil rights work after beginning her career in environmental justice... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Authority Issues New Request for Proposals for Destination Brand Marketing and Management Services for USA Market

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency and destination management organization, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Hawaii tourism destination brand marketing and management services for the United States Major Market Area, the islands’ largest visitor source market. The RFP’s scope of services has been modified to include destination management services, in alignment with HTA’s new vision of Malama Kuu Home (caring for my beloved home) through... Read More
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Free COVID testing events in Nanakuli

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the Hawai‘i National Guard will offer free COVID-19 rapid testing in Nanakuli every Wednesday in October from 3 – 6 p.m. Free testing will be available at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center – Nanakuli Clinic at 87-2070 Farrington Highway behind McDonald’s. Wednesday, October 6, from 3 to 6 p.m.Wednesday, October 13, from 3 to 6 p.m.Wednesday, October 20, from 3 to... Read More
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Improving Traffic and Safety on Puainako Street near Waiakea Schools

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public of efforts to improve the safety and efficiency of West Puainako Street near Waiakea Elementary and Waiakea Intermediate. On Sept. 7, HDOT implemented a left turn restriction from eastbound Puainako Street into the elementary school driveway for safety and to improve the efficiency of the throughfare. The construction of additional parking to reduce the traffic volumes on Puainako Street has been coordinated... Read More
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91 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/5

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 91 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 80,414. Of those total cases, 4,394 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,035. Total deaths to date are 811. 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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3 Deaths and 195 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/4

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 195 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 80,323. Of those total cases, 4,382 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,238. Total deaths to date are 811. 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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12 Deaths and 279 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 279 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 79,851. Of those total cases, 4,352 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,653. Total deaths to date are 801. 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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Monday 10/4 last day to renew expired Hawaii driver’s licenses and ID cards

Linda Hohnholz - editor
O‘ahu residents carrying expired Hawai‘i driver’s licenses, identification cards or learner’s permits have until Monday to renew. The COVID-19 pandemic-related waiver on expiration dates for these credentials will end on Oct. 4 at 11:59 p.m. Meaning, driver’s licenses, state identification cards or learner’s permits that expired during the emergency period — from March 16, 2020 to Oct. 4, 2021 — will no longer be authorized for use in the City and County of Honolulu.... Read More
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7 Deaths and 366 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 366 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 79,572. Of those total cases, 4,333 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,883. Total deaths to date are 789. 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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Oahu Self-service Vehicle Registration Kiosks Upgraded

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The self-service kiosks for renewing a motor vehicle registration on O‘ahu are sporting a new look. The redesigned kiosks, which operate much like ATMs, have been upgraded to more efficiently renew and print registration cards and emblems on demand. New features of these bright yellow touch-screen terminals include five language options: English, Hawaiian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese.  They also have extra capacity to handle the high volume use of these new-look... Read More
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GoAkamai Website Losing Some Features

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs the public that GoAkamai.org is eliminating some features on its website. Beginning tomorrow, October 1, traffic flow maps, travel times, weather alerts, incidents, and the personalized service MyGoAkamai will be eliminated. These services are now readily available on free third-party applications. Camera views for select state routes will continue to be available on GoAkamai.org. Read More