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Aloha and Mokulele Airlines ohana lost Gail Glushenko

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Gail Glushenko loved the travel and tourism industry. She loved Hawaii and cared for her extended members of the Hawaii Tourism Wholesalers Association (HTWA), specifically her concern for Scott Foster who suffered a stroke before the last physical meeting of HTWA at Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Honolulu. Gail was there checking for Scott, and now Scott has recovered and sadly wrote her obituary: Gail “GG” Sherron Glushenko was born on February 18,... Read More
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118 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 118 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 32,349 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,439,279 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 32,186 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 83.4. There were a total of 1145 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 4/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, April 29, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 122 New COVID-19 Cases and One Additional Death Reported DOH reports 122 new cases of coronavirus today. It also recorded the death of a Kaua‘i woman, 70-79 yrs., with underlying conditions and who had been hospitalized. This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59... Read More
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1 Death and 122 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 122 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 32,232 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,433,051 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 32,069 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80. There were a total of 1116 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Reaching the hard-to-reach Hawaii residents that want COVID vaccination

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Several government agencies along with private-sector and non-profit partners have launched a full-scale outreach effort to ensure every individual who wants a COVID-19 vaccination is able to get one.All Hawaii residents 16 years and older are eligible for vaccinations and the Department of Health is strongly encouraging everyone to take advantage of this. “We’re working hard to understand people’s reservations and barriers to accessing the vaccine and to provide information and... Read More
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Shared Streets pilot project coming to McCully

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services will pilot Shared Streets and “quick-build” strategies in the McCully neighborhood starting May 1, 2021. These strategies will explore a new way of expanding a network of safe and comfortable streets for people walking and biking in Urban Honolulu. This project is being supported by the Bloomberg Philanthropies and its partners, as a part of the City’s participation in the American... Read More
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Waialua Beach Road Bridge anticipates faster reopening

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (DTS), and the Department of Design and Construction (DDC), announce the preliminary designs for Bridge 605, Waialua Beach Road Ki‘iki‘i Stream Crossing, have been completed and on track for an expedited completion of repairs. Under normal circumstances, repairs to correct damage of this magnitude can take 1 - 2 years. However, the City is expediting design, permitting, coordination with the US... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 69 New Cases, Three COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported DOH has reported three new COVID-19-associated deaths. Oʻahu 1 male, 50-59 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized Maui 1 male, 60-69 yrs, no underlying conditions, hospice care 1 male, 60-69 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized This report includes cases up... Read More
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Dates announced for 2021 Ka Huina Conference

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the middle of the vast Moananuiākea, Hawaiʻi lies at the crossroads of a rapidly changing world – the intersection of heaven and earth, of east and west, of tradition and innovation. The global pandemic of 2020-2021 has further accelerated the changes already compelling us to reimagine our future. Our collective success in preserving the Hawaiʻi we love for future generations is dependent upon our ability to navigate this intersection. Literally... Read More
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Real ID enforcement deadline extended to May 2023

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Oahu residents now have an additional 19 months to get the REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state identification cards before they will need it to board domestic flights and enter some federal buildings. The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the enforcement deadline from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023 in light of the ongoing pandemic, which created on Oahu a backlog of 90,000 expired driver’s licenses that were... Read More
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3 Deaths and 69 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 69 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 32,110 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,425,971 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 31,961 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 77.4. There were a total of 1097 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 4/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: One COVID-19 Death Reported Involving Child DOH has reported the death of a child between 0-10 years old. The boy, who had underlying conditions, was visiting the state with his parents, when he began to experience COVID-19 symptoms shortly after arriving on the islands. He was... Read More
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Child dies in Hawaii from COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) regrets having to report the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, a child age 0-10 years old. The child, a boy with known underlying health conditions, and his parents were visiting Hawai‘i from another state. He experienced COVID-19 symptoms shortly after arriving in the islands and was taken to a hospital where he died. Both parents were fully vaccinated before making the trip to Hawai‘i. There... Read More
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Kālia Mobility Plaza Transportation Hub: Provide input at Ala Moana virtual meeting

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services is evaluating alternatives for a transit center and mobility hub to improve transportation connections between TheBus, Handi-Van, biking, walking, and the future rail station at Ala Moana.  Ala Moana and Kakaʻako neighborhoods are vibrant and continue to grow. Providing effective transportation is a necessary element to sustain these vibrant communities. The Kālia Mobility Plaza at Ala Moana is envisioned as a... Read More
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1 Death and 54 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 54 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 32,041 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,419,743 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 31,893 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 77.3. There were a total of 1096 cases reported in the past... Read More