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Hear a lot of jets overhead in Honolulu?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) wants to alert people of airfield work scheduled to be done at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Airport on Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 3. The work in the area of runway 8R/26L will take place between 3 pm and midnight on these dates. Increased departure traffic on alternate runways may result in more than normal aircraft noise over downtown Honolulu. Read More
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23 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 23 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,924 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,577,364 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,088 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 53. There were a total of 932 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Maui Pizza in Paradise a health hazard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Pizza in Paradise, located at 60 Wakea Avenue, Suite 101, in Kahului, Maui, has been shut down by the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch because It was considered an “imminent health hazard.” The food service outlet, operated by Pacific Restaurant Management, LLC, received a red placard on Thursday, May 20, and must remain closed until all of the violations are resolved and the health department approves resuming operations... Read More
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34 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 34 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,901 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,573,525 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,066 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 58.3. There were a total of 978 cases reported in the past... Read More
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2 Deaths and 61 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/21

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 61 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,726 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,561,802 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,894 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 76. There were a total of 1042 cases reported in the past... Read More
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80 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 80 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,665 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,557,803 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,852 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80.7. There were a total of 1106 cases reported in the past... Read More
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New Portlock Beach Right of Way open to the public

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following a court ruling in favor of the City and County of Honolulu, a new Beach Right of Way (BROW) is now open to the public in Portlock. BROW 122A near 379 Portlock Road was officially opened to the public Wednesday following a legal process beginning with the passage of Honolulu City Council Resolution 18-263. This resolution authorized the City to file a lawsuit in Circuit Court to acquire the pedestrian... Read More
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73 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 73 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 35,585 (up 1.5% from the previous day). To date, 1,552,857 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,796 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 81.1. There were a total of 1158 cases reported in the past... Read More
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University of Hawai‘i to upgrade Waikiki Aquarium water system

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The University of Hawai‘i will upgrade the Waikiki Aquarium’s water system within the next five years to protect nearshore waters as part of an agreement with the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH). The Waikiki Aquarium was established in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawai‘i since 1919.Based on the health department’s assessment, the Waikiki Aquarium had numerous discharges from its tanks and exhibits from 2014 to 2018... Read More
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Spectators allowed at permitted outdoor sporting events

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Mayor Rick Blangiardi is thrilled to announce that spectators are officially allowed to watch permitted outdoor sporting events, effective immediately. Mayor Blangiardi submitted the request to the State to allow spectators back on the sidelines on Friday, May 14, 2021. Governor David Ige approved the request today. “Outdoor sports have been operating for two incubation periods and I do not believe there are any cases tied to these activities. Now that... Read More
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56 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/18

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 33,889 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,547,314 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,728 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 76.6 There were a total of 1099 cases reported in the past... Read More
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83 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 83 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 33,834 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,543,950 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,676 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 77.6. There were a total of 1120 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Facial imaging equipment now operational at Hawaii’s major airports

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announces the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project at Hawaii’s five major airports that accept trans-Pacific flights. Phase III consisted of the installation of the facial imaging technology that will help airport representatives efficiently pull passengers aside who have been detected to have an elevated core body temperature of 100.4 degrees and higher, a common symptom... Read More
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1 Death and 83 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/14

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 83 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 33,533 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,525,603 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 33,364 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.4%. Currently, the average daily cases is 67. There were a total of 1123 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Kuhio Highway in Hanalaei update

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provides the following update for scheduled single lane public access to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”). The updated schedule for public access for passenger vehicles begins Saturday, May 15, and is as follows. Please note that access schedules may vary by day, and from weekday to weekend. Also, weekday times will... Read More