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Hawaii Vacation Rentals Up But Not Better Than Pre-pandemic

Hawaii vacation rentals statewide reported substantial increases in supply, demand, occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) in August 2021 compared to August 2020. However, in comparison to August 2019, vacation rental supply, demand and ADR were down while occupancy rose slightly due to a reduction in supply levels. The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) issued today the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of August utilizing data compiled by Transparent... Read More
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Hawaii HIV Coordinator Among Nation’s Top Public Health Professionals

Alexis Charpentier, HIV transmission reduction coordinator in the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Harm Reduction Services Branch, has been recognized as one of the nation’s rising leaders in public health. She was recently named as one of the de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 public health leaders for 2021.The de Beaumont Foundation is the first organization that recognizes public health professionals for this special honor. The first group of honorees were recognized... Read More
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Another Day of Double Digit COVID Deaths (12) in Hawaii and 445 New Cases: 9/23

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 445 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 76,966. Of those total cases, 4,167 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was7,117. Total deaths to date are 738. 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 its... Read More
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Joey’s Kitchen in Lahaina Approved to Reopen

The Hawai‘i Department of Health discovered a severe roach infestation at Joey’s Kitchen in the Whaler’s Village food court in Lahaina, Maui, last Friday, Sept. 17. They immediately issued a red placard to close down the food establishment to protect public health.During the routine inspection of the restaurant, located at 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, H16, health inspectors observed roaches throughout the kitchen and back storage area. In one glue trap, 19 juvenile... Read More
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Kolekole Bridge Weight Limit Now 12 Tons

HILO - The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the allowable combined weight (i.e., vehicle and load) on Kolekole Bridge at mile marker 14.27 on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) is 12 tons (24,000 lbs.) as of 5:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20. The revised weight restriction is possible due to emergency welding of two of the four steel trusses of the bridge completed today. The welds have been tested and signs... Read More
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12 Deaths and 330 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 330 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 76,521. Of those total cases, 4,136 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 7,106. Total deaths to date are 726. 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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280 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/21

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 280 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 76,191. Of those total cases, 4,089 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 7,197. Total deaths to date are 714. 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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1 Million Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for O’ahu

Oʻahu residents in eligible ZIP codes can order free COVID-19 test kits while supplies last at COVIDTestHonolulu.org. Oʻahu was selected for a federal pilot program that will provide free at-home COVID-19 test kits to eligible residents.  The Say Yes! COVID Test At-Home Testing Challenge will provide 125,000 Oʻahu residents who live in eligible ZIP codes with eight rapid antigen tests. The program encourages participants to use the tests twice a week... Read More
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431 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/20

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 431 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 75,911. Of those total cases, 4,068 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 7,431. Total deaths to date are 714. 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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O’ahu Parks & Rec Classes Back This Fall

In accordance with the suspension of large gatherings and the launch of the Safe Access O‘ahu Program, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be offering a hybrid catalog of fall classes, resumption of limited indoor facility usage, and modified permitting guidelines. All of these updates are designed to help keep our community safe, while continuing to provide enjoyable recreational opportunities to our park users in a comfortable environment.... Read More
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Emergency Welding at Kolekole Bridge on the Big Island

On September 15, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reduced the allowable weight rating for Kolekole Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) to four tons (8,000 lbs.). Yesterday, September 17, HDOT is updating the public on the emergency repairs to the bridge at milepost 14.27. Following additional analysis, the department is pursuing emergency welding to support raising the weight restriction to 12 tons, which will accommodate most emergency and transit... Read More
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8 Deaths and 569 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/18

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 569 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 75,006. Of those total cases, 4,001 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 7,982. Total deaths to date are 702. 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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15 Deaths and 581 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/17

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 581 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 74,437. Of those total cases, 3,981 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,285. Total deaths to date are 694. 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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Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship Arrives in Honolulu This Saturday

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division informed the public, that the cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse is scheduled to arrive at Honolulu Harbor for fuel and provisions on Saturday, September 18, 2021, and is expected to depart Monday, September 20, 2021. The ship is coming from Indonesia en route to San Diego with no passengers and only minimum crew on board. It is stopping in Honolulu for fuel and provisions... Read More
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More Free COVID Testing at Four New Oʻahu Sites

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has added four new COVID-19 testing locations on Oʻahu. Testing is available at: ElixRX Pharmacy Kailua on Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Kaiser Permanente Nanaikeola Clinic Parking on Sundays and Mondays from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.Mililani Recreational Center 6 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Pearl City Shopping Center on Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Testing... Read More