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Waiahole Bridge Safe to Travel

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) makes the following statement regarding speculation on the structural integrity of Waiahole Bridge on Kamehameha Highway. Crews cleared debris from the bridge piers late Wednesday into early Thursday. We have not observed any conditions that would cause us to be concerned about the structure. We are aware of pictures of a gap on the bridge being circulated. This is due to settling of the South... Read More
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Kuhio Highway Closure Update

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai until we can safely assess and stabilize the slopes. Currently impacted areas are: NEW closure of Kuhio Highway between Kolopua Apartments and Hanalei Plantation Road. This closure is being put in place out of an abundance of caution. The area will be assessed, and more information provided shortly. Both lanes of... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, March 11, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Vaccinations for People 65+ and Phase 1c Begins Next Monday DOH announced today the extension of vaccine eligibility to people age 65 and older and those who qualify as members of phase 1c beginning on Monday, March 15. “This is another huge step in the... Read More
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Hawaii vaccinations for 65+ begin March 15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Health announced the state will extend Hawaii vaccinations for 65+ and older and those who qualify as members of phase 1c beginning Monday, March 15. Phase 1c includes: Adults aged 65–74 years Persons aged 16–64 years with high‐risk medical conditions Essential workers not recommended for vaccination in previous phases which were healthcare and frontline essential workers “This is another huge step in the ongoing effort to protect Hawaii... Read More
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Bars allowed to operate like restaurants in new Tier 3 modified conditions

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu has received notice from Governor David Y. Ige and the State of Hawai‘i that the request to modify the Tier 3 restrictions has been approved and are effective immediately, with the exception of the permitted team sports activities, which may begin as early as April 12, 2021. “One year ago many activities and operations came to an abrupt stop impacting the daily lives of so... Read More
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60 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 60 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,081 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,160,579 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,958 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 51.6. There were a total of 665 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo and road closure due to heavy rain

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Heavy rain yesterday caused closure of the Honolulu Zoo today, Thursday, March 11, due to ponding on the walkways. A decision will be made early tomorrow morning, Friday, March 12, as to whether the zoo will reopen at its normal time of 10 a.m. The Honolulu Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) had to close parts of Kuhio Highway (Route... Read More
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90% of small care home residents in Hawaii vaccinated

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Independent pharmacies on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island have administered first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to about 10,000 residents and caregivers in approximately 1,700 small care homes and have now begun returning to administer second doses. As of mid-February, 1,537 small care homes on O‘ahu and 152 small care homes on Hawai‘i Island, or about 90% of the total number of such facilities on those islands, received vaccination visits. Five... Read More
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Hawaii sees 12,000 brain injuries at ER rooms every year

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Every year about 12,000 people in Hawai‘i go to an emergency room seeking treatment for a brain injury and approximately 1,300 are hospitalized. Brain injuries can happen to anyone and often cause significant changes in the ability to think, communicate, move, and regulate emotion. To bring attention to this serious public health concern, Hawai’i Governor David Y. Ige and City and County of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaim March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month. For a week starting... Read More
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Haleiwa Catastrophic Flooding: City Needs Input to Get Federal Funds

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, the popular tourist destination - the town of Haleiwa on the north shore of the island of Oahu - was struck by massive flooding, the likes of which long-time residents have never seen before. One person was swept away in a surging river and has yet to be found. Damage to homes and businesses is catastrophic. The City and County of Honolulu has developed an online form that allows Oahu... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 10, 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 The charts below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available Across Hawai‘i Initial public reaction to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Hawai‘i has been very positive, highlighting its value in... Read More
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One shot vaccine available across Hawai‘i

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Initial public reaction to the Johnson & Johnson one-short vaccine in Hawai‘i has been very positive, highlighting its value in the fight against COVID-19. Its proven ability to reduce severe illness and hospitalization after just one shot makes it an attractive option for people across the state. Those who are currently eligible under the state’s vaccination plan can choose the single-shot Johnson and Johnson regimen by complete this survey at https://hawaiicovid19.com/vaccination-registration/.... Read More
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3 Deaths and 48 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 48 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 28,023 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,155,679 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 28,023 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 0.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 52. There were a total of 653 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Honolulu expands free COVID-19 testing to food service workers

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, the City and County of Honolulu through an agreement with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawai‘i Consortium has expanded free COVID-19 testing to O‘ahu restaurant workers and food service industry workers. Those eligible can take advantage of 15,000 test kits being made available at the City’s Mobile Lab at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and at the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel in Waikīkī. The PCR mid-turbinate test, an industry “gold-standard”,... Read More
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Half a month’s worth of rain dumped in one day in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Heavy rainfall across the Hawaiian Islands on Monday destroyed homes, overflowed the Kaupakalua Dam, and inundated roadways as some areas received up to nearly half a month's worth of rain in a single day. Residents of Haiku, Hawaii, were ordered to evacuate on March 8, as torrential rain caused water to spill over the Kaupakalua Dam. Elsewhere in the area, roads were flooded and bridges were washed out. A surge of... Read More