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6 Deaths and 206 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 206 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 86,522. Of those total cases, 4,953 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,526. Total deaths to date are 998. 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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Hawaii Highways Rank Last in the Nation for Pavement Condition and Fatality Rate

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii ranks 47th in the nation in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the Annual Highway Report published today by Reason Foundation. Hawaii dropped five spots—from 42nd in the previous edition to 47th overall in the Annual Highway Report, which ranks every state’s highway system in 13 categories. Hawaii ranks in the bottom 10 of all states in seven categories. In safety and performance categories, Hawaii ranks 50th in urban Interstate... Read More
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7 Deaths and 226 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 226 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 86,316. Of those total cases, 4,934 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,445. Total deaths to date are 992. 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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8 Deaths and 142 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 142 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 86,090. Of those total cases, 4,918 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,339. Total deaths to date are 985. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More

You Cannot be SAD in Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A study released by CertaPet revealed that Hawaii is the least US state affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Aside from being the only state that grows coffee commercially, Hawaii is greatly known for its paradise-like beaches. Key findings of the study: 65% of sunrise and sunset reaches the ground during winter in Hawaii.67.4 degrees is the average temperature during the winter months in Hawaii.Seasonal depression can cause symptoms like low... Read More
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63 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 63 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,948. Of those total cases, 4,916 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,375. Total deaths to date are 977. 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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Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Destination Manager

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB) announced today that Rachel Kaiama has joined its team as Destination Manager. In her newly appointed role, Kaiama will oversee the implementation and reporting of Hawaii Island’s Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP) and Community Enrichment Program. The goal is to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism over a three-year period, while enhancing residents’ quality of life and improving the visitor experience. “Millions... Read More
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95 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 95 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,885. Of those total cases, 4,901 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,366. Total deaths to date are 977. 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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81 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/13

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 81 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,709. Of those total cases, 4,885 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,395. Total deaths to date are 976. 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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5 Deaths and 138 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 138 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,628. Of those total cases, 4,881 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,428. Total deaths to date are 976. 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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3 Deaths and 130 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/11

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 130 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,490. Of those total cases, 4,866 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,455. Total deaths to date are 971. 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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Hawaii Tourism Authority Requesting Proposals for Marketing and Management Services

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency and destination management organization, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 22-02 for Global Meetings, Conventions and Incentives (MCI) Marketing and Management Services for the Hawaiian Islands. The new contract will engage these services for four years, with an option for a fifth year. The RFP’s scope includes providing marketing and management services to all of the HTA’s Major Market Areas, and... Read More
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Online Tee Time Reservations Begin for 3 Hawaii Golf Courses

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., the new automated tee time reservation system will begin accepting online tee time reservations seven days in advance for Ted Makalena, Ewa Villages and West Loch Golf Courses. Pali and Kahuku Golf Courses have been accepting online reservations since November 1, 2021. This is the second phase of the City and County of Honolulu’s Golf Division’s tee time reservation system upgrade which will... Read More
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6 Deaths and 142 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 142 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,360. Of those total cases, 4,848 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,465. Total deaths to date are 968. 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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What’s Open and Closed in Hawaii on Veterans Day

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 to observe the Veterans Day holiday. 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 state holiday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information as well as rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations,... Read More