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Prince Kuhio Day holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
This Friday, March 26, 2021, City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed to observe Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day. The holiday schedule for the City and County of Honolulu operations is as follows: Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available.TheBus will operate on a state holiday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information, and rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations,... Read More
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Aloha Green Apothecary receives green light for third cannabis dispensary

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Aloha Green Holdings, Inc. dba Aloha Green Apothecary passed their final onsite inspection for their third retail facility. Having achieved that the Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Aloha Green Apothecary’s new retail location at 3131 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96819, and expects to begin sales on March 22, 2021. “Aloha Green Apothecary’s Nimitz Highway location is the state’s 17th... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, March 19, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 99 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Reported DOH reports 99 new cases of coronavirus today. An additional death was also reported, involving a male between 50-59 years old, who had underlying conditions and was hospitalized at the time... Read More

Free rapid COVID-19 testing at UH West Oahu March 19 & 20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the University of Hawai‘i to offer 150 free COVID-19 rapid tests each day at its West O‘ahu campus in Kapolei today and Saturday, March 19 & 20. DOH will administer testing from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those being tested, may expect a minimum 30-minute wait time. “As spring break comes to a close for many students and teachers, we welcome all... Read More
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Resolution reached on Koko Crater safety

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following discussions between the City and County of Honolulu, City Council Chair Tommy Waters, and the volunteer group Kokonut Koalition, a resolution has been reached on how to address safety concerns atop Koko Crater. “I’m proud of our teams in the Parks & Recreation and Design & Construction departments for taking the time to listen to tramway users, and the Kokonut Koalition, to find a pathway moving forward where all parties... Read More
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Honolulu Mayor meets with wedding demonstrators

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi met with members of the wedding industry who were demonstrating outside of Honolulu Hale today. Both sides had the opportunity to speak and listen to the points of view. “My heart goes out to the people in the wedding industry who have been hit by the pandemic and have had their business impacted,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “The feeling is weddings are celebrations and social gatherings where... Read More
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Public Access Schedule for Hanalei Kuhio Highway

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will open Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”) for scheduled public access beginning Saturday, March 20, 2021. The schedule for public access will be: Saturday, March 20 through Friday, March 26 Morning access: 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.Afternoon access: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day except WednesdaysWednesday afternoon access: 12:45 p.m.... Read More
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Online vehicle registrations up across Oahu

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Renewing a vehicle registration has become increasingly just a click away on a phone, tablet or computer for Oahu motorists. Online vehicle registrations in the City and County of Honolulu stood at 244,337 in 2020, up 30 percent from a year earlier. The surge in online vehicle registrations during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic coincides with a fourfold spike in use of the Hawaii DMV Now self-service kiosks in 2020, when the... Read More
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1 Death and 99 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 99 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,608 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,205,647 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,470 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 63.9. There were a total of 823 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo welcomes Lina the serval

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Honolulu Zoo is happy to welcome a new female serval from Florida. Lina was born on April 7, 2014 and was transferred to the Honolulu Zoo on February 24, 2021 from another accredited zoo in the Association for Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) network. Lina has been raised as a program animal and is comfortable around free-flying birds. As the zoo only has one serval, she is currently allowed to quarantine on... Read More
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Kuhio Highway prepares to open for traffic after landslide

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is updating on continued closures of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”). Emergency access for responders continued today and was coordinated with construction activities to prepare the highway for opening to vehicular traffic. As a reminder, access is currently limited to emergency and essential vehicles as authorized by the County. Details on... Read More
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88 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 88 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,509 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,199.823 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,370 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 60. There were a total of 781 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 69 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 69 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak... Read More
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New leaders at Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi has appointed a new director and deputy director for the City and County of Honolulu (City) Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (CCSR). Director Matthew Gonser and Deputy Director Nicola Hedge join the senior leadership team with a great foundation in the climate action and adaptation needs for our island community. “There is no denying the effect of climate change is real and with it comes serious... Read More
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Eh, so what? You like talk story?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Talk Story Festival has a brand new Spring Edition! From your computer, tablet, or phone, you can enjoy videos of our storytellers wherever you can access the Internet via the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, or Instagram Feed. The first five videos will be available on YouTube beginning Friday, March 19 at 4 p.m., with the remaining four stories available on Prince Jonah Kūhiō... Read More