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Honolulu airport Makua Concourse opens tomorrow

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) dedicated the Mauka Concourse at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) prior to the opening of the new facility on Friday, Aug. 27. The opening of the Mauka Concourse comes as Gov. David Ige called for residents and visitors to limit travel to essential business activity due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the state. “As we continue to face the challenges... Read More
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831 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 831 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 58,578. Of those total cases, 3,288 required hospitalization. 62.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,952. Total deaths to date are 573. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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8 Deaths and 625 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 625 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 57,747. Of those total cases, 3,251 required hospitalization. 62.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,633. Total deaths to date are 573. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More

Nearly 200 Honolulu events submit mitigation plans due to new rules on large groups

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The decision to curtail large events in Honolulu was made because COVID-19 case counts are up dramatically, as are hospitalizations and the need for acute care. Hawai’i’s healthcare workers especially are being pushed beyond their limits. The Queen’s Medical Center West O‘ahu declared a disaster over the weekend as a result of reaching capacity and health experts have advised that others may follow suit with the current trajectory. The City and... Read More
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Tourists still pouring in: Hawaii vacation rentals surging

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As tourists continue to pour into Hawaii at the rate of between 25,000 to 30,000 people per day, the demand for Hawaii vacation rentals continues to surge. Despite new COVID-19 cases also on the rise, registering on average of around 400 to 500 new cases every single day, tourists are coming to the islands with and without their masks and lining up at restaurants and eateries without socially distancing as the... Read More
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1 Death and 565 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 565 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 57,235. Of those total cases, 3,220 required hospitalization. 62.1% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,520. Total deaths to date are 565. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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571 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/23

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 571 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 9,389. Of those total cases, 3,211 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,389. Total deaths to date are 564. 62.0% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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1 Death and 763 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/21

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 763 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 55,206. Of those total cases, 3,176 required hospitalization. 61.7% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,007. Total deaths to date are 563. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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4 Deaths and 845 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 845 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 54,443. Of those total cases, 3,149 required hospitalization. 61.6% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,842. Total deaths to date are 562. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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Hawaii: Mind your beach safety

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has proclaimed Aug. 22 – 28 Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week. Highlights of the week will include City and County of Honolulu lifeguard rescue demonstrations in Waikiki, ocean-related spinal cord injury testimony from a survivor on the Island of Hawai‘i, and public rescue tube briefings with Maui lifeguards at Kahului Airport. Due to COVID-19 safety measures, the annual Ocean Safety Conference and Jr. Lifeguard Championships have been cancelled.... Read More
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4 Deaths and 752 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 752 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 53,598. Of those total cases, 3,138 required hospitalization. 61.6% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,662. Total deaths to date are 558. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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Hawai’i expands free COVID-19 testing

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Testing available at 7 neighbor island sites; Expected to expand to O‘ahu The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and independent pharmacies across the state. The program is rolling out at locations on Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Maui, Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi. Click here for a list of participating pharmacies. “DOH is working to... Read More
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647 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 647 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 52,846. Of those total cases, 3,078 required hospitalization. 61.5% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,536. Total deaths to date are 554. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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What’s Open and Closed on Statehood Day holiday

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, August 20, to observe the Statehood 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
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460 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 460 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 52,199. Of those total cases, 3,039 required hospitalization. 61.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 8,238. Total deaths to date are 552. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More