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25 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 25 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,357 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,614,943 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,501 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 51. There were a total of 709 cases reported in the past... Read More
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56 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 56 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,332 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,610,508 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,474 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 54.9. There were a total of 757 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Authority launches Malama Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii is inviting travelers to experience the Hawaiian Islands on a deeper level with a greater emphasis on connecting with our culture, giving back to the destination and preserving it for the future, while following safe health practices. That is the message behind a series of poignant and educational videos being played to visitors before and after they arrive in Hawaii. It is part of the Malama Hawaii marketing campaign, which was recently... Read More
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Hanalei Kuhio Highway public access changes

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) modifies the scheduled single lane public access to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”) to make weekday access times consistent starting Wednesday, June 2. During the school year, the Wednesday afternoon access was different from the regular weekday schedule to match up with the release of schoolchildren. Now that school is out... Read More
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30 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 30 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,276 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,605,447 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,431 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 50.3. There were a total of 764 cases reported in the past... Read More
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State revokes Pono Life Sciences medical cannabis dispensary license

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has suspended the Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to revoke the medical cannabis dispensary license of Pono Life Sciences Maui, LLC, and its individual licensee, Dr. William Mitchell, Jr. Pono Life Sciences’ for a period of up to 120 days from May 28, 2021. Pono Life Sciences Maui, LLC may resume medical cannabis production and retail operations during this period pending submission of independent... Read More
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West Loch Golf Course and Ewa Villages Golf Course restores stand-by and walk-in play

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021, West Loch Golf Course and Ewa Villages Golf Course will allow stand-by/walk-in play for golfers without an advanced tee time reservation. Stand-by/walk-in golfers will be required to follow the Golf Course Division waiting list protocols and continue to follow the current safety guidelines for O‘ahu golf courses established under Aloha Section PGA, Hawai‘i Golf Phase 3: Masks shall be worn indoors at all times.Golf groups shall... Read More
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44 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 44 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,076 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,590,846 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,225 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 0.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 47.3. There were a total of 866 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Honolulu addressing emergency housing needs on Oahu through HUD

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today that the City and County of Honolulu will be accepting the full allotment of 312 vouchers from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address emergency housing needs on O‘ahu. The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Through EHV, HUD is providing housing choice vouchers to local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in order to assist... Read More
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More campsites available for Memorial Day weekend

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce that nearly two dozen campsites will be reopened for recreational camping as of this Memorial Day Weekend. Following the suspension of recreational camping at the largest City-managed campground at Bellows Field Beach Park due to turtle nesting, DPR began the process of reopening various campsites around the island to offset the seasonal loss. In total 23 total campsites have... Read More
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Lanikai parking restricted for Memorial Day Weekend

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will be restricting parking in Lanikai starting Saturday, May 29, 2021 in an effort to reduce traffic congestion for residents along the Lanikai-Kaʻōhao shoreline during the Memorial Day Weekend. No parking will be allowed on all streets and shoulders of Mokulua and ʻAʻalapapa Drives in Lanikai from 10 am to 3 pm for the entire Memorial Day Weekend. Parking will... Read More
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Vaccine access expanded over Memorial Day weekend

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Restaurants, malls, farmers market & beach park to serve as walk-up vaccination sites The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is partnering with community leaders to increase vaccination access over Memorial Day weekend. Vaccination sites are planned across the state at accessible locations such as malls, restaurants, farmers markets, and a beach park. These events augment the hundreds of sites statewide offering COVID-19 vaccinations through Points of Dispensing (PODs), pharmacies, and other... Read More
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2 Deaths and 58 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 58 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,032 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,585,879 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,187 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 49.4. There were a total of 911 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Kahalu‘u Lions Club to patch sidewalks along Waihe‘e Road

Linda Hohnholz - editor
On Saturday, May 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., members of the Kahalu‘u Lions Club will inspect and patch concrete sidewalk hazards on the mauka side of Waihe‘e Road, starting near Kahalu‘u Community Park and working towards Kamehameha Highway. These volunteers will perform the work under the coordination of the City’s Mālama O Ka ‘Āina (MOKA) community volunteer program, which is administered by the Department of Facility Maintenance’s Division of... Read More
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Hawaii summer air travel tips

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) encourages anyone flying into or out of Hawaii airports to expect a busy summer travel season. Preliminary visitor statistics show 23,423 passengers arrived in Hawaii on May 23, which is approximately 70-percent of pre-COVID numbers (source: http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/visitor/dailypax-dashboard/). Given the current trends, HDOT offers the following air travel tips: Plan for peak travel time. Peak time for arrivals at Hawaii airports is between 10 a.m. and... Read More