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80 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 80 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,665 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,557,803 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,852 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80.7. There were a total of 1106 cases reported in the past... Read More
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New Portlock Beach Right of Way open to the public

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following a court ruling in favor of the City and County of Honolulu, a new Beach Right of Way (BROW) is now open to the public in Portlock. BROW 122A near 379 Portlock Road was officially opened to the public Wednesday following a legal process beginning with the passage of Honolulu City Council Resolution 18-263. This resolution authorized the City to file a lawsuit in Circuit Court to acquire the pedestrian... Read More
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73 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 73 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,585 (up 1.5% from the previous day). To date, 1,552,857 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,796 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 81.1. There were a total of 1158 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Department of Health to add probable cases to state’s case count

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) will add probable COVID-19 cases to the state's case count beginning Wednesday, May 19. This enhanced metric will reflect a more realistic account of the prevalence of COVID infections in the state. “People who test positive with an antigen test, but do not confirm infection by taking a PCR test are counted as probable cases,” said Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble. “Testing technology is evolving... Read More
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Hawaii awarded over $31.7 million from botched software litigation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and the Department of the Attorney General are pleased to report that the State has successfully resolved its litigation stemming from a failed project to upgrade the HDOT Highways Division financial management system. The remaining defendants in the lawsuit recently agreed to pay over $20 million in settlement, bringing HDOT’s total recovery to $31,775,000. The litigation relates to misconduct by Ciber, Inc., a Colorado-based technology... Read More
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University of Hawai‘i to upgrade Waikiki Aquarium water system

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The University of Hawai‘i will upgrade the Waikiki Aquarium’s water system within the next five years to protect nearshore waters as part of an agreement with the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH). The Waikiki Aquarium was established in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawai‘i since 1919.Based on the health department’s assessment, the Waikiki Aquarium had numerous discharges from its tanks and exhibits from 2014 to 2018... Read More
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Spectators allowed at permitted outdoor sporting events

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi is thrilled to announce that spectators are officially allowed to watch permitted outdoor sporting events, effective immediately. Mayor Blangiardi submitted the request to the State to allow spectators back on the sidelines on Friday, May 14, 2021. Governor David Ige approved the request today. “Outdoor sports have been operating for two incubation periods and I do not believe there are any cases tied to these activities. Now that... Read More
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Free COVID testing at Windward Mall

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing at Windward Mall in Kāneʻohe Wednesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Test results will be available within 15 minutes. Recent COVID-19 outbreaks linked to a youth football tournament and performing arts center on O‘ahu. DOH continues to monitor the rise in COVID cases and provide pop-up testing clinics to affected communities to help save lives.... Read More
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Hawaii microbiologists provide genomic virus data to shape future pandemic response

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A team of about a dozen microbiologists and other professionals has been on an important mission for more than a year: to collect and analyze data on the coronavirus to help epidemiologists determine how best to respond to the ongoing pandemic.   They’re part of a genomic surveillance project of the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division, led by Pamela O’Brien, who has been working in the lab for more than... Read More
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56 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/18

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 33,889 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,547,314 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,728 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 76.6 There were a total of 1099 cases reported in the past... Read More
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City Paramedics, EMTs honored for saving lives during National EMS Week

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, on the steps of Honolulu Hale, Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed May 16th-22nd, as National Emergency Medical Services Week. Mayor Blangiardi recognized the city’s Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) for their life-saving work, their sacrifices to their own safety and health and their commitment to making our island safer. Mayor Blangiardi, with City Councilmembers Augie Tulba, Calvin Say and Carol Fukunaga announced Ewa Beach and Makiki units are increasing emergency... Read More
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Stand-by service launched at all 9 satellite city halls

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A new stand-by service is set to roll out today at all satellite city halls across Oahu. The stand-by option is offered to customers who are struggling to get satellite city hall appointments for services that require in-person visits. These services include complex motor vehicle transactions such as ownership transfer, lost title, registration difficulties, and the renewal of a driver’s license or state identification card. Customers can now stand-by to fill... Read More
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83 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 83 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 33,834 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,543,950 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,676 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 77.6. There were a total of 1120 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Facial imaging equipment now operational at Hawaii’s major airports

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announces the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project at Hawaii’s five major airports that accept trans-Pacific flights. Phase III consisted of the installation of the facial imaging technology that will help airport representatives efficiently pull passengers aside who have been detected to have an elevated core body temperature of 100.4 degrees and higher, a common symptom... Read More
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Waialua Beach Road gets temporary bus stops and fencing

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS), and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), will be installing temporary bus stops and fencing for Bridge 605, Waialua Beach Road Ki‘iki‘i Stream Crossing. Temporary bus stops will be placed around Waialua, to ensure convenient access to TheBus routes. The fencing will restrict all access across the bridge, after recent reports of travelers going around existing barriers to cross... Read More