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Sign up to Zoom at the Hawaii State Capitol

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Gov. David Y. Ige will declare March “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” in Hawai‘i during the 21st annual “Day at the Capitol” on March 4, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s 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 virtual attendees from throughout... Read More
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17 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 17 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 26,906 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,039,472 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,433 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 50.1. There were a total of 850 cases reported in the past... Read More
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35 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/15

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 26,889 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,039,013 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,420 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 52.7. There were a total of 895 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, February 12, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary is included each Wednesday. 70 New COVID-19 Cases and One Death Reported DOH reports 70 new cases of coronavirus today. There was one (1) additional... Read More
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Hawaii driver license renewal extended again

Linda Hohnholz - editor
An estimated 30,000 Oahu residents with a Hawaii driver license or state identification cards and learner’s permits stand to benefit from additional time to schedule appointments during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The deadline to renew credentials that were set to expire since March 16, 2020 will be pushed back to April 13, 2021.  Meaning, all driver licenses, state IDs, learners permit and commercial driver licenses with expiration dates within that time... Read More
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More access to Hawaii tourist spot: Hanauma Bay

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following the successful implementation of the in-person reservation system at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be further adjusting Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve entry procedures by opening the preserve an hour earlier and making additional educational video show times available. “With our pilot ticketing system providing smoother entry into Hanauma Bay, we found that most beach-goers were arriving earlier in the day with... Read More
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1 Death and 70 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 70 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 26,743 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,023,552 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,290 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.3%. Currently, the average daily cases is 62.7. There were a total of 1034 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Emergency COVID-19 Order approved

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi today announced that Governor David Ige has approved the City and County of Honolulu’s Third Amended and Restated Emergency COVID-19 Order Implementing Tier 2. Under the amended Emergency Order (Order No. 2021-01), O‘ahu will remain within Tier 2 of Honolulu’s COVID-19 Reopening Framework through Monday, March 15, 2021, unless movement to another tier is required earlier by the Reopening Framework. Tier 2 includes, but is not limited... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, February 11, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary is included each Wednesday. Weekly Cluster Report Attached 95 New COVID-19 Cases and One Death Reported DOH reports 95 new cases of coronavirus today. There... Read More
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Honolulu Mayor names new Communications Director

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced today his selection of Tim Sakahara as his Communications Director. Sakahara will step into his role with the City and County of Honolulu on Tuesday, February 16. Sakahara will be leaving his post as Communications Director for the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT), which consists of 15 airports, 10 commercial harbors and more than 2,500 highway lane miles across the state. He represents the 2,600 employees... Read More
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1 Death and 95 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 95 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 26,675 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,017,996 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,227 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 67. There were a total of 1077 cases reported in the past... Read More
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COVID-19 affecting mental health in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A recent survey commissioned by the Hawai‘i Department of Health showed a solid majority, or 82% of those who participated in the survey, have experienced a mental health condition at some point over the last six months. Slightly more than half, or 52%, of those say their symptoms began during the pandemic. The virus that causes COVID-19 is, therefore, affecting the mental health of Hawai‘i residents, but especially for young adults... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: Vaccine Acceptance on the Rise in Hawai‘i91% of respondents in a recent statewide survey plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine, a strong indication that attitudes about the vaccine are rapidly shifting since administration of the vaccinations first began in mid-December.According to the survey commissioned by the... Read More
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Hawaii vaccine acceptance rising

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The majority or 91% of respondents in a recent statewide survey plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine, a strong indication that attitudes about the vaccine are rapidly shifting since administration of the vaccinations first began in mid-December.According to the survey commissioned by the Hawai‘i Department of Health, 55% plan to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible and 36% will wait before receiving their vaccinations. The survey, conducted by Anthology... Read More
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Self-service kiosks trending up on Oahu during pandemic

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Registering a vehicle on Oahu has become a convenient part of a trip to the supermarket during the ongoing coronavirus situation. The city’s self-service kiosks, which allow drivers to renew and print vehicle registrations instantly at a handful of grocery stores, were used nearly four times as much in 2020 than the year before, due in part to the emergency period that focused many drivers on avoiding public places, such as... Read More