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Sea turtles return to Bellows

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Following the documentation of 7 Hawaiian green sea turtle nesting sites along Bellows Field Beach Park last year, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘I (MCBH) and the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be closing the overnight campgrounds at Bellows for an approximately 19-week period this summer. “We recognize that the campground at Bellows is one of our largest and most popular camping areas on O‘ahu,” said Laura H. Thielen, Director... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 4/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, April 1, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 114 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 114 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak... Read More
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114 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 4/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 114 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,794 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,278,296 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,676 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 98.1. There were a total of 1223 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism publishes plan for Big Island

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has published the 2021-2023 Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP). It is part of HTA’s strategic vision and continuing efforts to manage tourism in a responsible and regenerative manner. It was developed by the residents of Hawaii Island, and in partnership with the County of Hawaii and the Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB). The DMAP serves as a guide to rebuild, redefine and reset... Read More
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Public acccess to Kuhio Highway in Hanalei

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) provided 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 regular schedule for public access for passenger vehicles is: Monday through Saturday Morning access: 5:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Hanalei side goes first)Afternoon access: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day except Wednesdays (Princeville... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported and One Death. DOH reports 100 new cases of coronavirus today and one death. Oʻahu 1 female, 80+ yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Full... Read More
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1 Death and 100 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
         In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 100 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,681 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,268,077 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,545 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 99. There were a total of 1200 cases reported in the... Read More

Large COVID-19 cluster on Maui

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases. King’s Cathedral in Kahului is encouraged to cancel all upcoming in-person events and conduct only virtual services until the cluster is contained. People who attended events hosted by King’s Cathedral and Chapels in the past 14 days are encouraged to get... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 71 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today. DOH reports 71 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease... Read More
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71 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 71 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,581 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,261,216 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,358 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 94. There were a total of 1175 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Over 15,000 tourists arrive on Sunday as COVID numbers climb

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii has been experiencing a series of triple-digit new COVID-19 cases over the past several days as the number of tourists continues to rise with Sunday seeing over 15,000 arriving for a vacation in the Aloha State. Here is the Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, March 29, 2021. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 103 New... Read More
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Hawaii airports to receive $46 million in coronavirus relief

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has received authorization for $46.3 million in Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) for 12 state airports. CRRSA funds provide continued support for the operational costs of reducing health hazards at airports. The CRRSA concessions grant funds will be used to provide aid, such as economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees, to airport concessionaries and other service providers. Grant allocations... Read More
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Hawaii Good Friday holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, to observe the Hawaii Good Friday 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, and rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
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103 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 103 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,511 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,259,532 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,358 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 90.4. There were a total of 1158 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Mayor allows 100 to gather at outdoor Hawaii weddings

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu has received notice from Governor David Y. Ige and the State of Hawai‘i that the request to modify Honolulu’s COVID-19 recovery framework to include “weddings” as a category has been approved and is effective immediately. Under the amended framework, weddings under the supervision of event planning professionals are now allowed in Tier 3, with a maximum of 100 people per event (including staff), at outdoor... Read More