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840 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/20

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 840 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 93,586. Of those total cases, 5,173 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,986. Total deaths to date are 1,072. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More

Honolulu Mayor warns about Omicron surge

Yesterday's data from the Hawai‘i Department of Health revealed 797 new COVID-19 cases reported, with 712 of them on O‘ahu. The 7-day average for O‘ahu is now 251 with a positivity rate of 5.4%. As of this morning, there were 32 COVID patients in O‘ahu hospitals. The following statements are attributable to Mayor Rick Blangiardi in response to the new data. “It appears the COVID fight is shifting to Omicron and... Read More
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Honolulu Holiday Schedule

The City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 to observe the Christmas holiday. The observed 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 on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25.TheBus will operate on a Sunday schedule on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25. Visit thebus.org... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo bids farewell to Satsuki the rhino

The Honolulu Zoo announced that Satsuki, a 26 year-old female black rhinoceros, died Monday evening due to complications associated with illness and age. Honolulu Zoo Director Linda Santos stated that veterinarians, curators and keeper staff made a decision to conduct an emergency procedure on the rhinoceros when she had shown signs of increased abdominal pressure and rectal prolapse. Veterinary staff anesthetized Satsuki to allow for intervention to address the prolapsed tissue,... Read More
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3 Deaths and 707 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/18

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 707 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 91,774. Of those total cases, 5,162 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,417. Total deaths to date are 1,070. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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Townbound Likelike at H-3 Onramp closed through Dec. 18

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will close Likelike Highway townbound at Wilson Tunnel from 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17 through 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. During this closure, motorists will be detoured to the Halawa/Honolulu-bound H-3 Freeway. The temporary shoring of the tunnel ceiling will be removed following the replacement of the most critical rods. The left lane of Likelike Highway in the town/Honolulu-bound direction that has been closed continuously... Read More
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Marine Hawaii Grant awarded to Young Brothers

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that Young Brothers LLC (YB) has received more than $200,000 in federal grant funds from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) America’s Marine Highway Program to purchase forklift scales.   This is the first project funded by the MH-1 Daniel K. Akaka Marine Highway since it was designated in 2018. This initiative is part of the Hawaii Commercial Harbors System Shipping Services Project... Read More
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Staggering 797 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths: 12/17

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 797 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 91,067. Of those total cases, 5,152 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,842. Total deaths to date are 1,067. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Red Hill emergency order hearing on Monday

The evidentiary hearing concerning the Hawaiʻi Department of Health Order on Red Hill Operations is scheduled for Monday, December 20 at 8:00 AM HST. The hearing will continue from day to day until completed. The schedule is subject to change. The public can view the proceedings live on YouTube at youtube.com/c/HawaiiDOH. Once the hearing is done, a hearing will be posted here. Updates regarding live streaming will be posted at health.hawaii.gov/navywater.... Read More
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Share Your Thoughts on Hawaii Shore Water Events

The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is inviting members of our  community to share their mana‘o (opinion/thought) regarding proposed revisions to rules governing Shore Water Events around O‘ahu. Shore Water Events typically include activities that involve permitted use of coastal and beach areas for the purpose of accessing the ocean, such as: surf contests, canoe regattas, triathlons, and swim races. These rules are designed to work in tangent with... Read More
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US Navy sailor from Ewa Beach serving aboard aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Ryan Abadilla, from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, is seen in the photo performing maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in US 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as... Read More
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Hawaii Airports to Receive $49.3 Million

First of five rounds, airports to submit projects The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award an estimated $49.3 million to Hawaii’s 12 airports from funding made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects. This is the first of five annual rounds of funding Hawaii airports will receive.... Read More
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27 new Navy Water System test results released by Hawaii Dept. of Health

Trace contamination detected at residences in Iroquois Point & McGrew Point The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) released 27 new laboratory reports related to the Navy water system incident. Five of the 27 results, located in the Iroquois Point and McGrew Point communities, detected trace levels of petroleum product well below the DOH Environmental Action Level. All five samples tested positive for oil range organics below the drinking water threshold. Samples... Read More
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Wilson Tunnel lights out until further notice

Contractor to add reflective markers to help with visibility. Closures for installation of the reflective markers will take place tonight, Dec. 15. Full closure of Likelike Highway in the town/Honolulu-bound direction from the H-3 onramp in Kaneohe starting at 9 p.m. Once placement of the reflective markers is done in the townbound tunnel, there will be a single lane closure in the Kaneohe-bound tunnel. The installation will be completed by 5... Read More
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2 Deaths and 395 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases:

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 395 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 90,270. Of those total cases, 5,146 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,169. Total deaths to date are 1,065. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More