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79 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/9

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 79 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,218. Of those total cases, 4,833 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,526. Total deaths to date are 962. 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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94 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/8

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 94 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 85,139. Of those total cases, 4,832 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,507. Total deaths to date are 962. 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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6 Deaths and 97 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/6

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 97 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,911. Of those total cases, 4,809 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,501. Total deaths to date are 950. 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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Consensus is Clear: Illegal Hawaii Vacation Rentals Disruptive to Neighborhoods

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Blangiardi administration today submitted to the Honolulu City Council a proposed amendment to Bill 41 that would amend Ordinance 19-18 relating to short-term rentals. The committee draft (CD1) would provide the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) with greater enforcement powers and incorporate many comments and issues raised by the community at recent public hearings. The administration is asking the Council to consider the amendments when the Council discusses Bill... Read More
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12 Deaths and 124 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/5

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 124 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,814. Of those total cases, 4,788 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,589. Total deaths to date are 944. 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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13 Deaths and 112 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/4

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 112 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,690. Of those total cases, 4,779 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,604. Total deaths to date are 932. 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 176 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 176 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,578. Of those total cases, 4,766 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,649. Total deaths to date are 919. 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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38 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 38 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,402. Of those total cases, 4,756 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,641. Total deaths to date are 916. 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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69 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 11/1/21

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 69 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,364. Of those total cases,4,751 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,660. Total deaths to date are 916. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and its... Read More
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Get Your Tee Time for Pali and Kahuku Golf Courses Online

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective Monday, November 1, 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 Pali and Kahuku Golf Courses only. Following the recent transition for call-in tee time reservations, the City and County of Honolulu’s Golf Division is phasing in long-awaited improvements to its tee time reservation system which will allow golfers to book tee times online. Only... Read More
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10 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 156 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 84,143. Of those total cases, 4,735 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,724. Total deaths to date are 906. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism: Illegal Vacation Rentals Negatively Impact Quality of Life

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority President and CEO, John De Fries, issued a statement regarding Bill 41 in support of the City and County of Honolulu's enforcement against illegal vacation rentals. He said: The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is monitoring Bill 41 addressing illegal vacation rentals, which was introduced by Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters last week. Our position on this issue is clear and community focused. Illegal vacation rentals negatively... Read More
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Koko Crater Tramway Blessing on Initial Repairs

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Climbing over 1,048 steps of varying height in an exposed environment is difficult. Imagine hauling tons of equipment and materials up those steps, repairing that path as you ascend, week after week. That dedication and display of intense labor culminated today with a blessing marking the end of the initial volunteer repairs to the popular Koko Crater Tramway by the non-profit group Kokonut Koalition. “We are blessed to have an amazing... Read More
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5 Deaths and 155 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 155 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 83,987. Of those total cases, 4,710 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,706. Total deaths to date are 896. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Authority Names New Public Affairs Officer

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) announced today that T. Ilihia Gionson, a longtime public affairs and community engagement professional from Hawaii Island, will join the organization as public affairs officer. He begins work at HTA on November 1. Gionson brings more than a decade of experience to HTA developing and executing strategies for federal, state and municipal government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations. He most recently was the founder and principal... Read More