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Koko Head Shooting Complex Partially Closed

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A lead remediation project for the gallery areas of the Koko Head Shooting Complex will require the phased closure of specific shooting ranges beginning next week through mid-December 2020. These closures are scheduled to be conducted under the following timetable: Pistol Range Closed: Monday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Nov. 20 Rifle Range Closed: Monday, Nov. 23 – Tuesday, Dec. 8 Silhouette Range Closed: Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Wednesday, Dec. 16 This... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, November 12, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  97 New Cases Reported Today No new deaths were reported by DOH today and the COVID-19 case count rose by 97. The COVID-19 dashboard has complete statistics, visualizations, graphs and charts on all health and economic related factors. The dashboard is updated at 3 p.m. daily: Hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard.... Read More
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97 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 97 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,302. There were no new deaths. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1451 Kauai - 75 Lanai - 106 Maui - 442 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,080 Of those total cases, 131 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1187 required hospitalization.... Read More
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Hawaii COVID-19 Clusters Under Investigation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Department of Health (DOH) is releasing weekly Hawaii COVID-19 clusters reports to illustrate COVID-19 trends across the state. The DOH will also adjust its practices for collecting and reporting daily COVID-19 data. The Weekly COVID-19 Cluster Report (attached) highlights recent incidents in which the virus occurred at one time, in the same geographic location, or among people with the same or similar shared exposures. For example, this week’s report includes... Read More
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Hawaii Behavioral Health and Jason Foundation Collaborate on Youth Suicide Prevention

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a youth suicide prevention and awareness organization, and Hawaii Behavioral Health (HBH) announced today that they have entered into an affiliation to help fight the “silent epidemic” of youth suicide that will begin on January 1, 2021. Hawai’i Behavioral Health has become a Jason Foundation Pillar Affiliate and will establish Pillar Affiliate Offices in its offices located on Oahu, the Big Island, and Kauai. The Pillar... Read More
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118 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 118 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,205. There were not deaths reported today. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1436 Kauai - 74 Lanai - 106 Maui - 436 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,008 Of those total cases, 128 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1185 required... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:   One (1) Death and 78 New Cases Reported Today  DOH has recorded the death of one male on O‘ahu who was 60-69 years old and was hospitalized with underlying medical conditions. DOH also recorded 78 additional cases of COVID-19 today with the majority of them on... Read More
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1 Death and 78 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 78 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,088. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1413 Kauai - 71 Lanai - 106 Maui - 430 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 13,924 Of those total cases, 127 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1180 required hospitalization. There were a total of... Read More
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Kihei Restaurant Slapped with Red Placard for Roach Infestation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard to Kihei Bale Sandwich & Vietnamese Food in Kihei, Maui after a health inspector discovered a roach infestation in the kitchen on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. The restaurant, located at 225 Piikea Avenue, Suite 95, is currently closed. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10. An inspector visited the restaurant after receiving a complaint from... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/9

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, November 9, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:   New COVID-19 Cases Drop to Double Digits After Five Days of Triple Digits  DOH recorded 64 additional cases of COVID-19 in the reporting period that ended at noon today. The majority are on O‘ahu with 53 new cases. No additional deaths were reported today.  The COVID-19 dashboard... Read More
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64 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 64 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,010. No new deaths were reported. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1409 Kauai - 73 Lanai - 106 Maui - 425 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 13,862 Of those total cases, 118 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1160 required hospitalization.... Read More
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TheBus operator tests positive for COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A TheBus operator tests positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus confirmed today. On Saturday, 11/7/2020, the operator confirmed that s/he had tested positive for COVID-19 and immediately placed on leave. The operator’s last day of work was 11/5/2020 and had no symptoms during work. Operator had no close contact with employees or riders. Vehicles driven by the operator were disinfected on the same day they were... Read More
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Arbor Day tree giveaways in Honolulu

Linda Hohnholz - editor
With the continuing pandemic emphasizing the importance of the outdoors and our natural areas, efforts to improve our environment have become even more essential. Normally, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Urban Forestry (DUF) would continue these efforts by planting several trees and giving hundreds away to the public as part of Hawai‘i’s Arbor Day (the first Friday in November). However, like so many parts of our lives... Read More
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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Urgent Appeal

Juergen Steinmetz
"Now is not the time to give up. Going into the next few months we have an opportunity to keep the numbers down and continue moving forward. I know this is difficult. I am asking everyone , if you gather, please gather safely. Gather in groups of five or less for now. Wear your face coverings even when you’re around your close friends. This won’t be forever, but if we all... Read More
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Hawaii Safe Gatherings Campaign

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The holiday season is a time for celebrations and parties with family, friends and co-workers, but large gatherings are the primary cause of COVID-19 clusters. To demonstrate how to gather safely with ‘ohana, friends, and co-workers, the Hawai‘i Department of Health has produced a new Hawaii safe gatherings campaign called “How to Gather. For Real.” The campaign offers practical guidance that is consistent with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control... Read More