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Four COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Lāna‘i

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui District Health Office (MDHO) has confirmed four COVID-19 cases in residents on the island of Lāna‘i. MDHO was notified of the positive test results today and is actively performing contact tracing and investigation of the cases. Initial findings have determined that one of the four cases may be associated with recent travel. Three of the cases work at the same location and have symptoms. The... Read More
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O‘ahu Voter Service Centers Now Open

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that O‘ahu Voter Service Centers are now open to provide accessible in-person voting, same day voter registration, and collection of voted ballots. O‘ahu’s Voter Service Centers are located at Honolulu Hale (530 South King Street) and Kapolei Hale (1000 Uluohia Street). The Voter Service Centers are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On General Election Day, November 3, the Voter Service... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 10/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  Pivot Grant Program Launching to Help Small Businesses During Pandemic    Help is on the way for thousands of small Hawai‘i businesses. At a news briefing today, Gov. David Ige announced that the State of Hawai‘i is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to launch the... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Educating Visitors

Linda Hohnholz - editor
It’s more than where you go. It’s how you stay. That’s the message behind a new video that’s being played to visitors before and after they arrive in Hawaii. It’s part of the Kuleana Campaign, which was launched last year through a partnership between the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). Kuleana means responsibility and it’s the personal and collective commitment to the people of... Read More
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2 More Deaths and 91 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 91 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 14,156. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1083 Oahu                     12,552 Kauai                     60 Maui                      413 Of those total cases, 48 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1025 required hospitalization, and 11,150 were released from isolation. Deaths now stand at 189. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY The... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 10/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, October 19, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  Government, Private-Sector Partnership Double Food Bucks to Help Hawai‘i Families, Local Agriculture The State of Hawai‘i is matching a donation of half a million dollars from a hui of private-sector organizations towards the DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program. DA BUX doubles the value of  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More
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Hawaii COVID-19 School Guidance Update

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health released updated Hawaii COVID-19 school guidance to elementary, middle and high schools today to help school administrators make decisions to safely transition between different models of learning — virtual classes, traditional classroom learning, or a combination of at-home learning and in-person learning. The guidance is available on the Department of Health’s website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/school-guidance/. “The core considerations for schools, the measures schools must take to prevent... Read More
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39 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 39 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 14,068. There were no new deaths. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1059 Oahu                     12494 Kauai                     60 Maui                      411 Of those total cases, 44 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1012 required hospitalization, and 11,078 were released from isolation. Deaths stand at 187.... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 10/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, October 16, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  One (1) COVID-19 Death Reported  One additional COVID-19 death was reported today by DOH. It involved a woman from O‘ahu over the age of 80, who had an underlying condition and was hospitalized at the time of her death. DOH also reported 89 new COVID-19 cases... Read More
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1 More Death and 89 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 89 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 13,853. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     1026 Oahu                     12,317 Kauai                     59 Maui                      411 Of those total cases, 40 were residents diagnosed out of state, 988 required hospitalization, and 10,947 were released from isolation. Deaths now stand at 185. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY The... Read More
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Passengers Surge to Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Thursday, October 15, marked the first day of Hawaii’s travel re-opening day, and a surge of 10,102 passengers arrived by air yesterday at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on the island of Oahu. Of the 10,102 that arrived, 6,918 (68%) were tourists while the remaining passengers were comprised of 3,184 (32%) residents, as reported by Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Josh Green. Thursday was a surprise to Hawaii officials who had not... Read More
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University of Hawaii School of Medicine Begins COVID-19 tests

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Walk-up COVID-19 tests will be available to the public in an outdoor area in Kaka‘ako beginning on Monday, October 19. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) announced the beginning of testing operations at the new JABSOM Tropical Medicine Lab, expanding COVID-19 surge capacity for traditional diagnostic tests. The program prioritizes COVID-19 test access for underserved, uninsured, and front-line workers who may require... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 10/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, October 15, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  Safe Travels Program Officially Launches  The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has officially launched. The first trans-pacific flight arrived mid-day today. Under the Safe Travels Hawai‘i program, travelers now have the option of taking a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) from a trusted testing partner, and if given a negative... Read More
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Kapolei Satellite City Hall Reopens

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Kapolei Satellite City Hall will reopen its doors beginning Monday, Oct. 19 to provide in-person services for the first time in 15 days. Customers will continue to be served on an appointment-only basis at the Kapolei Satellite City Hall, which has been closed since Oct. 5 due to two positive coronavirus cases that led the city to quarantine six of eight employees and deep clean their office. Appointments can be... Read More
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Single Lane Closure on Vineyard H-1 On-ramp

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Oahu motorists that the right lane on the Vineyard Boulevard onramp to the eastbound H-1 Freeway will be closed, beginning on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, through Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily, for drilling and installations of fiber optic cables. Roadwork will occur on weekdays and traffic will be allowed through the onramp by using the left lane. Motorists... Read More