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1 Death and 49 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 7/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 49 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,807 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,738,938 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,868 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 39.9. There were a total of 585 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Merrie Monarch Festival starting tonight

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is proud to support the broadcast of the 58th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival and Season 3 of the Pop-Up Makeke that will air during the festival. This is the 11th year that HTA has been a sponsor of the Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawaiian culture is one of HTA’s four pillars in its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, which is also translated into Olelo Hawaii. Due to restrictions because... Read More
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1 Death and 56 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 56 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,758 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,735,649 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,820 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 41.4. There were a total of 569 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Maui Kuhio Highway: New contraflow schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai residents of modified Saturday contraflow hours on Kuhio Highway beginning July 3. The new schedule will result in reduced hours on the back end, shifting from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. In light of recent northbound traffic congestion, HDOT placed counters on Kuhio Highway the past two Saturdays to confirm the timing of the southbound traffic peak... Read More
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33 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 33 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,702 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,732,211 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,762 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 41. There were a total of 551 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Over half million visitors arrive in Hawaii during May

Linda Hohnholz - editor
According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a total of 629,681 visitors arrived by air service to the Hawaiian Islands in May 2021, mainly from the U.S. West and U.S. East. In comparison, only 9,116 visitors arrived by air in May 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and Hawaii’s quarantine requirement for travelers. Total spending for visitors arriving in May 2021 was $1.10 billion¹. There is... Read More
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22 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 22 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,669 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,729,966 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,738 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 39.6. There were a total of 551 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Delta variant on the move in Hawaii as 30,000 arrive daily

Linda Hohnholz - editor
30,000 visitors or more are arriving in Hawaii on some days, while the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus becomes a concern for the Hawaii Department of Health.Starting July 8, vaccinated visitors can travel to Hawaii without restrictions, despite the rapid spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in the Aloha State. Starting July 8, vaccinated visitors can travel to Hawaii without restrictions, despite the rapid spread of the... Read More
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Delta variant in all major Hawaii counties

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected a total of 13 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant of concern. The Delta variant has been found on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i island. “The rapid spread of the Delta variant is troubling, but not surprising,” said State Laboratories Division Administrator Dr. Edward Desmond. “Cases of this particular strain of COVID-19 have doubled... Read More
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1 Death and 48 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 48 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,532 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,720,624 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,605 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 42.7. There were a total of 601 cases reported in the past... Read More
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What’s open and closed in Hawaii on Independence Day?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, to observe the Independence 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 Saturday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information as well as rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
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Most Hawaii residents think tourism income is worth the issues

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) released the results of its Spring 2021 Resident Sentiment Survey during its June Board of Directors meeting today. The survey found that while many are concerned with the visitor industry’s growth, the majority of Hawaii residents believe that tourism is worth the issues associated with the industry. Residents were asked: “In 2019, visitors spent nearly $18 billion in Hawaii, which produced $2 billion in state tax... Read More
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Traveling to Hawaii when vaccinated: New rules

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective July 8, individuals traveling in the US domestically to Hawaii can bypass pre-travel testing rules and quarantine if they are fully vaccinated. Hawaii Governor David Ige said once the herd vaccination rate is achieved, “The Safe Travels program will end, and we will invite everyone to be able to travel to our islands. … Please get vaccinated.” New COVID-19 cases are mostly prevalent among patients who have yet to be... Read More
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Hawaii vacation rentals in huge demand

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In May 2021, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 572,900 unit nights (+71.8%) and monthly demand was 413,500 unit nights (+988.5%). That resulted in an average monthly unit occupancy of 72.2 percent (+60.8 percentage points) for May, which was higher than the occupancy of Hawaii’s hotels (61.5%). Overall, the numbers are substantially higher than in May 2020, which was the second full month of the devastating impact from... Read More
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55 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 55 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 37,484 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,717,302 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 35,561 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.1. There were a total of 628 cases reported in the past... Read More