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Hawaii Airports Fund $230 Million and Refinance with Low Rates

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that the Airports Division has successfully sold new airports system revenue bonds to deliver critical funding for projects that will continue to modernize and expand air service facilities across the State.  At the same time, the Airports Division took advantage of low interest rates in the municipal bond market to refinance prior bonds for cost savings.  The new bonds will fund... Read More
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2 Deaths and 4,473 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/21/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 4,473 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 195,151. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 58,521. Total deaths to date are 1,137. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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Par Hawaii Refining fined by U.S. EPA for Clean Air Act violations

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Par Hawaii Refining, LLC over Clean Air Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act violations at its oil refining facility on Komohana Street in Kapolei, Hawaii. The facility will pay a $176,899 penalty and implement changes to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidental chemical releases. “EPA is committed to protecting refinery workers and surrounding communities by ensuring... Read More
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3,929 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/19/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,929 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 184,767. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 56,558. Total deaths to date are 1,126. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories.... Read More
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6,252 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/18/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 6,252 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 180,838. Of those total cases, 5,434 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 55,651. Total deaths to date are 1,126. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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4,700 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/17/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 4,700 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 174,586. Of those total cases, 5,434 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 50,944. Total deaths to date are 1,126. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More

Diesel Still Detected in Aliamanu Water: Navy Conducts Second Flush

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has released results from a U.S. Navy test in December that indicated a failure to meet DOH incident-specific criteria. Consequently, a second round of system flushing was conducted at Drinking Water Distribution System Recovery Plan Zone H2, which is part of Aliamanu Military Reservation. The data was validated by a third party. One sample collected from Zone H2 detected Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – Diesel Range... Read More
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6 Deaths and 5,977 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/15/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 5,977 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 166,008. Of those total cases, 5,419 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 47,823. Total deaths to date are 1,123. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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Hawaii Gets Third Cruise Line Coming to Port

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a third port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. The World Residences at Sea joins Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawaii. Per the CDC order expiring on January 15, cruise lines with capacity to carry more than... Read More
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Hawaii DMV Phishing Scam Alert

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) alerts the public of a scam asking people for their social security and license plate numbers. The phishing link was sent out on an email from [email protected] that stated: “You have an incomplete Hawaii DMV contact informations on your Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicle . “You are required to update your Hawaii DMV profile “Thanks Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicle ” In Hawaii motor vehicle... Read More
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3 Deaths and 3,099 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/14/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,099 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 160,031. Of those total cases, 5,408 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 44,914. Total deaths to date are 1,117. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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3,392 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases & 4 Deaths: 1/13/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,392 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 156,932. Of those total cases, 5,387 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 45,116. Total deaths to date are 1,114. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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5 Deaths and 3,512 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/12/22

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,512 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 153,540. Of those total cases, 5,384 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 45,328. Total deaths to date are 1,110. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic... Read More
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How Navy water system users in Hawaii can weigh in via survey

Linda Hohnholz - editor
All individuals affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense are invited to participate in a survey to learn more about the experience of people who have been affected by the petroleum contamination in the U.S. Navy’s Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam drinking water system.  The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) Assessment of Chemical Exposures (ACE) survey was previously... Read More
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Isolation & quarantine recommended times reduced for Hawaii K-12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has updated interim COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance for K-12 schools. The updated guidance is closely aligned with new CDC guidance for schools. Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff who meet certain conditions have been reduced to 5 days. ISOLATION Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19 symptoms should isolate for five days regardless of their vaccination status. They... Read More