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60 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/4

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 27,699 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,131,093 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,595 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.4. There were a total of 635 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Makaha Bridge replacements starting March 8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will begin preparations for the replacement of Makaha Bridge No. 3 and 3A on Farrington Highway on Monday, March 8, 2021. Work will involve clearing of the area makai of the existing bridge to prepare for installation of a temporary bypass. Once installation of the temporary bypass is complete, traffic will be routed to the bypass road and the existing Makaha Bridge No. 3 and... Read More
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First single shot vaccine arrives in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The first single-shot COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Johnson & Johnson arrived in Hawaii today. The Department of Health (DOH) accepted delivery of 5,900 doses on O‘ahu. The remaining 6,000 doses are being distributed evenly between Hawai‘i Island, Maui and Kaua‘i with each county receiving 2,000 doses today. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death. Its single-shot regimen eliminates the need for patients to... Read More
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Hawaii vaccine for 70 and older starts March 8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Health announced the state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 Hawaii vaccine by offering vaccinations to people age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8. “We are excited to be ahead of schedule and pleased that we can now provide another layer of protection to this vulnerable population,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. Thus far vaccines have been reserved for healthcare workers, those... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Weekly COVID-19 Cluster Report attached Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The charts below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. 20 New COVID-19 Cases and Two Additional Deaths DOH reports 20 new cases of coronavirus. This is the lowest statewide case... Read More
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2 Deaths and 20 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 20 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,640 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,124,866 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,528 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 41.3. There were a total of 639 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Honolulu Mayor budget focuses on economic recovery and commitment to communities

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has submitted the Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget and capital improvements program (CIP) budget to the Honolulu City Council today, exactly 2 months after taking office. The key priorities in the budget include funding core City and County of Honolulu services, without employee furloughs, and focuses on affordable housing and homelessness, rail, infrastructure and the distribution of funds. “We are entrusted with an incredible responsibility and the... Read More
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New team to lead Honolulu customer services

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The new public face of the city’s Department of Customer Services is making answering phones and improving access to appointments for driver’s licenses, state identification cards, and motor vehicle transactions among her immediate priorities. Nola Miyasaki, who was officially handed the reins of the 300-employee department on Feb. 17 following her confirmation as a member of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s cabinet, has been accelerating the speed at which driver’s licensing centers and... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: HB 1278/Act 1 Reduces Employer Unemployment Contributions At an afternoon news conference Governor David Ige signed House Bill 1278 which relates to the Unemployment Insurance Contribution Schedule for businesses and non-profit organizations. Before the COVID-19 pandemic the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund had a half billion- dollar reserve.... Read More
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Transportation Alternatives Project: Call for applications

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii State Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division is pleased to announce a call for Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects. The TA program provides federal funds for community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience in Hawaii. TA provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility,... Read More
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Developmental Disabilities to Highlight Hawaii ZOOM Day

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Gov. David Y. Ige will declare March “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in Hawai‘i during the 21st annual “Day at the Capitol” this week Thursday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s Hawaii ZOOM Day event will be entirely virtual via ZOOM and the theme is “Treat All People with Equal Rights. Respect All.” Although the event cannot be live in this pandemic year, organizers anticipate about 300... Read More
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35 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 35 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,623 (up XX% from the previous day). To date, 1,120,660 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,514 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.6 There were a total of 647 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii cargo improvement at Kapalama Terminal

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) dedicated the Kapalama Container Terminal (KCT) Phase 1 and broke ground on Phase 2 of the project designed to improve Hawaii cargo handling capabilities at the hub of Hawaii’s commercial harbor system in a small ceremony Monday, March 1, 2021. KCT Phases 1 & 2 are the centerpiece of the Harbor Modernization Program, which developed capital improvement projects to meet the needs of the shipping... Read More
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Doner Shack removes red placard: Fined $4000

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch has issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Doner Shack located at 79 South Pauahi St. in Honolulu. The company is ordered to pay a fine of $4,000 for removing the red placard posted at their establishment by a health inspector and for operating without a permit on three occasions. In response to a public complaint received on Jan. 20,... Read More
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Ongoing need for Hawaii Syringe Exchange Program

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii’s syringe exchange program (SEP), the nation’s first, was established more than 30 years ago by the Hawai‘i Department of Health to respond to the growing AIDS/HIV crisis in the state. It continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in preventing disease, based on the findings of the Hawai‘i Syringe Exchange Program 2019 Annual Report. The report was presented earlier this month to the state’s Syringe Exchange Oversight Committee.The report highlights the following... Read More