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Mayor signs key Honolulu climate bills

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Kirk Caldwell took action on a broad package of Honolulu climate bills including climate change and economic recovery related bills, signing Bill 2 (2020), Bill 58 (2020), and Bill 65 (2020) into law while simultaneously releasing the City’s 2020 Sustainability Report. All three bills earned unanimous support at the Honolulu City Council at their final vote, and their passage cements a strong legacy of environmental progress over the Mayor’s second... Read More
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New Year’s Day holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2021. 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 Sunday schedule. For route and schedule information, visit www.thebus.org.Refuse will NOT be collected and transfer stations, convenience centers, H-POWER, and the Waimanalo Gulch... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 12/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, December 24, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 129 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide 129 additional coronavirus cases were reported today. This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control website at noon each day.... Read More
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Mayor Caldwell Signs Bills Into Law

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Kirk Caldwell took action on the following bills by signing them into law. These bills were passed by the Honolulu City Council on December 9, 2020. Bill 2 (2019) CD2, FD1 - Relating to Interim Planned Development Permits for transit-oriented development within close proximity to future rail stations. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the provisions of the Land Use Ordinance pertaining to the Interim Planned Development-Transit Permit in... Read More
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Honolulu Hale lit in blue for “Blue Christmas”

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Kirk Caldwell has requested that Honolulu Hale be illuminated blue in recognition of "Blue Christmas." "Blue Christmas" is a service which commemorates the individuals who died while struggling with the burden of Homelessness. The service was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. It is estimated that 13,000 people in America pass away each year without housing. People experiencing homelessness have a life expectancy around 50 years of age, almost 20... Read More
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129 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 129 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 20,650 (up 0.6% from the previous day). To date, 786,641 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 20,526 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.7%. Currently, the average daily cases is 128.3. There were a total of 1733 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Expiring Hawaii ID? No Worry!

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu announced today that expiration dates for driver licenses, state identification cards, and instruction permits have been extended to mid-February, bringing relief to thousands of Oahu residents who now have additional time to schedule appointments amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. For 163,001 residents with credentials that were set to expire between March 16, 2020 and the end of the February 2021, the deadline to get them... Read More
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Hawaii Governor: State Furloughs Delayed

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Governor David Ige announced today that there will be a delay in state furloughs. In a letter sent to state employees this afternoon, the governor said the state had been waiting months to see if Congress would provide additional federal funds to help address the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts here in Hawai‘i. On Monday, a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill was passed, and while the aid package doesn’t... Read More
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Another TheHandi-Van Operator Down

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A TheHandi-Van operator has tested positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus and TheHandi-Van, confirmed today. On Tuesday, 12/22/2020, a paratransit operator tested positive for COVID-19. The operator’s last day of work was Saturday, 12/19/2020. Operator had no prolonged close contact with other employees or passengers. Passengers that were driven by the operator on Wednesday, 12/16/2020 through Saturday 12/19/2020 have been contacted and notified to self-monitor. TheBus... Read More
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Farrington Hwy Traffic Signal at Mailiili Road Modified

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises that the traffic signal at the intersection of Farrington Highway and Mailiili Road next to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center has been set in “pedestrian recall” mode due to repeated vandalism. Pedestrian recall is when the signal automatically changes to allow for a “walk” phase for possible pedestrians crossing the road. Typically, this intersection runs off sensors in the road and times signal changes... Read More
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3 Deaths and 107 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 107 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 20,522 (up 0.5% from the previous day). To date, 781,435 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 20,417 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.7%. Currently, the average daily cases is 129.9. There were a total of 1723cases reported in the past 14... Read More
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HPD Chief heard screaming when receiving the COVID shot

Juergen Steinmetz
Today was a good day for Honolulu and Hawaii. 88,000 expected vaccine doses are already in Hawaii or on their way and today at Leeward Community College, some lucky first responders received the vaccine. Among them Honolulu Chief of Police Susan Ballard. Mayor Kirk Caldwell said she is a tough lady, but she was heard screaming in this video when receiving her shot. A proud mayor Kirk Caldwell also witnessed Shirley... Read More
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Homeless Sweeps Do Not Work

Linda Hohnholz - editor
For the third year in a row, an ever-growing list of officials, groups and individuals—including civil rights organizations, elected officials, service providers, faith leaders, activists, academics, medical experts, community members and more—released a statement expressing disappointment in the continued and cruel homeless sweeps of houseless people and their families by the City and County of Honolulu during the holidays. They call on the community to reach out to Mayor Caldwell, and... Read More
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No Hawaii Contraflow Over the Holidays

Linda Hohnholz - editor
There will be no Hawaii contraflow over the holidays announced the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT). Special use lanes such as the Zipperlane, the Highway 130 Contraflow, and the Kuhio Highway Contraflow from Friday, Dec. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 3, due to lower holiday traffic volumes will not be set up. Special use lane operations will resume Monday, Jan. 4. A list of special use lanes statewide can be found at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/special-use-lanes/... Read More
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Hawaii Keiki Protecting Ocean Life

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Keiki protecting ocean life, rivers, and streams from pollution is the focus of a new online learning series for kids launched by the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) Storm Water Management Program. The Hawaii Storm Patrol Online Learning Series teaches keiki about Hawaii’s storm drain system and highlights the importance of preventing litter, debris, chemicals, and other pollutants from entering storm drains. The island’s storm drain system is designed to... Read More