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Kuhio Highway Detour on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies Kauai residents of a detour on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in Kilauea between South Koolau Road and North Koolau Road starting Monday, Oct. 25. The detour will address heavy traffic in the area due to the current paving project. Work must take place during the day due to the shearwater nesting season. Northbound (Hanalei-bound) motorists will be detoured to Koolau Road during work hours.... Read More
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4 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/21

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 82,886. Of those total cases, 4,619 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,798. Total deaths to date are 880. 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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Honolulu Hale Lit Up for Honolulu Pride Month

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has requested that Honolulu Hale be lit in the colors of the rainbow from sundown on Tuesday, Oct. 19 through sunrise on Friday, Oct. 22, to recognize Honolulu Pride Month. “We support diversity, culture and inclusion and are happy to light Honolulu Hale in honor of Pride Month,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “I am proud of our City for being open and embracing of our friends and... Read More
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139 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 139 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,730. Of those total cases, 4,610 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,936. Total deaths to date are 876. 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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Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport Opens Federal Inspection Services Facility

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division announced the opening of the permanent Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) 2 months before the agreed deadline of December 2021. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) allowed the resumption of international flights to Kona in December 2016 based on HDOT’s commitment to providing a permanent inspection facility. Prior to the resumption, the last regularly scheduled international... Read More
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Kamana Indian Cuisine in Kailua-Kona Slapped with Red Placard

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued a red placard to Kamana Indian Cuisine Restaurant in Kailua-Kona on Hawai‘i Island. The food establishment has been closed and ordered to correct multiple food safety violations, which include roach infestation of the kitchen and food storage areas, evidence of active rodent infestation, and additional health hazards. The restaurant has been directed to contact the DOH when the violations have been corrected, at... Read More
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80 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 80 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,591. Of those total cases, 4,595 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,968. Total deaths to date are 876. 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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Make Your Hawaii Halloween Safe

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is offering guidance to help families have a safe and fun Halloween. “Celebrating Halloween is a special event for families, and it is possible to take steps to celebrate safely. Outdoor gatherings are safer, and consistent handwashing and mask wearing are recommended,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “All children 12 and older are eligible to be vaccinated and that is really the... Read More
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4 Deaths and 117 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 117 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,511. Of those total cases, 4,592 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,991. Total deaths to date are 876. 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

Hawaii Achieves Herd Immunity

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Director, Dr. Elizabeth Char, released the following statement on 70% of Hawaii residents completing the COVID-19 vaccination: “While we are encouraged that 70% of Hawai‘i residents have made the choice to protect themselves and our community through vaccination, there is more work to do. Even with this rate of protection, our seven-day average case count is 130 new cases per day. We encourage all eligible Hawai‘i... Read More
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4 Deaths and 140 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/16

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 140 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 82,250. Of those total cases, 4,575 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,208. Total deaths to date are 866. 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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5 Deaths and 156 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/15

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 82,110. Of those total cases, 4,569 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,337. Total deaths to date are 862. 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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6 Deaths and 164 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/14

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 164 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,954. Of those total cases, 4,552 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,543. Total deaths to date are 857. 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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6 Deaths and 127 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/13

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 127 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,790. Of those total cases, 4,536 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,716. Total deaths to date are 851. 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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49 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 10/12

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 49 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 81,663. Of those total cases, 4,518 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,834. Total deaths to date are 845. 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