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1 Death and 95 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 95 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,936. One death was reported today. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1512 Kauai - 87 Lanai - 106 Maui - 468 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 4576 Of those total cases, 170 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1234 required hospitalization.... Read More
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TheBus and TheHandi-Van to Test New Purification Systems

The City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) announced today that they are testing two eco-friendly air and surface purification systems in a few in-service vehicles. TheBus and TheHandi-Van will be testing the NFI.Parts Air and Surface Purification System as well as the United Safety Active Air Purification with RGF Photohydroionization® PHI Technology.  Both systems intake air from within the vehicle, pull the air through a germicidal UV... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/19

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, November 19, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: New Policy for Pre-Travel Testing Begins Next Tuesday Starting on Nov. 24, travelers wanting to bypass Hawai‘i‘s 14-day mandatory quarantine must have COVID-19 test results, from a trusted travel partner, prior to departure to the islands. Gov. Ige made the announcement this afternoon at a news conference.... Read More
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107 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 107 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,841. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1499 Kauai - 86 Lanai - 106 Maui - 463 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,506 Of those total cases, 164 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1228 required hospitalization. There were a total of... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/18

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  71 New COVID-19 Cases Reported One new COVID-19 death was reported from Hawai‘i island. This was a man in the 20-29-year-old category, and he had underlying conditions and had been in the hospital. This report includes cases reported up until Monday night at 11:59. Full data... Read More
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Emergency Detour for Hilo-bound Traffic

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that Hilo bound traffic on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) will be detoured through County’s Hau and Wainaku Streets due to emergency repairs to girders on Wailuku (Singing) Bridge. Signage has been placed to direct drivers to the detour route. Wailuku River Bridge will have a traffic control shift which will allow only Honokaa bound traffic on the bridge. The need for... Read More
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1 Death and 71 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

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 16,734. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1487 Kauai - 82 Lanai - 106 Maui - 454 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,431 Of those total cases, 157 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1221 required hospitalization. There were a total of... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/17

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: 15th Emergency Proclamation Extends Statewide Mask Mandate Yesterday, Gov. Ige issued a 15th COVID-19 emergency proclamation which extends and clarifies the statewide mask mandate which has been in place since April 25. Bottom line for face coverings is: Everyone shall wear a face covering over their nose... Read More
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53 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 53 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,665. No deaths were reported. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1485 Kauai - 82 Lanai - 106 Maui - 452 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,373 Of those total cases, 150 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1212 required hospitalization. There... Read More
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Honolulu Zoo Fully Reopened

Beginning today, Tuesday, November 17, the Honolulu Zoo will be returning to a 7-day a week schedule. The zoo will now be open every day from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the grounds closing at 3:30 p.m. “The Honolulu Zoo is one of the city’s many great outdoor attractions and a place to learn about conservation and protecting the animals of our planet,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “As we approach... Read More
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Honolulu Rail Benefits from Parcel Purchase

The City and County of Honolulu announced that a purchase and sale agreement has been reached to acquire a 1.9 acre parcel that is adjacent to the city’s Middle Street Transit Center in Kalihi-Kai from owner Yee Hop Realty, Limited. The Middle Street Transit Center has long been targeted for expansion to improve efficiencies and the addition of the Honolulu rail system to the transportation network. “This is an important step... Read More
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TheBus and TheHandi-Van Drivers Test COVID19 Positive

A TheBus operator and a TheHandi-Van operator have tested positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus and TheHandi-Van confirmed today. On Sunday, 11/15/2020, a TheHandi-Van operator confirmed that they had tested positive for COVID-19. The operator’s last day of work was Wednesday, 11/11/2020. Operator did not have close contact with employees or riders. Passengers who rode with the operator on Tuesday, 11/10/20 and Wednesday, 11/11/2020 have been... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/16

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, November 16, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: 11 New Trusted Testing Partners for Trans-Pacific Travel, Two for Inter-County On Saturday, the Office of Gov. David Ige announced 13 additional trusted travel and testing partners for the state’s pre-travel testing program. COVID-19 test results from these newly identified partners will be accepted beginning tomorrow. The... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Authority Strategic Plan Published in Olelo Hawaii

Since its creation, the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has been guided by strategic plans that reflected their times. HTA today released its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan in olelo Hawaii, the Hawaiian language. It is the first document of its kind presented in olelo Hawaii by an agency of the State of Hawaii. With destination management at the forefront, the plan is organized around four pillars: Hawaiian culture, natural resources, community, and branding.... Read More
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95 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 95 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,613. No new deaths were reported. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1479 Kauai - 82 Lanai - 106 Maui - 450 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,337 Of those total cases, 142 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1210 required hospitalization.... Read More