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Omicron cases on the rise in Hawai‘i

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has detected additional COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant bringing the statewide total of Omicron cases to 50. Forty-nine of the 50 cases are on O‘ahu. The source and location of the remaining case is still being investigated. It is reasonable to believe Omicron may be present on the neighbor islands. Early research shows the Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original SARS-CoV-2 virus.... Read More

Hawaii COVID infection risk ramps up to Very High

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In less than 4 days, Hawaii's number of new COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed to more than double, going from the upper 300s to the highest at 797 on December 17, 2021. This has caused the Aloha State to now be ranked as "Very High" risk by Covid Act Now which provides a 5-color risk score for states and counties across the nation so citizens and government officials can better understand COVID... Read More
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Hawaii Airports warn of limited parking over the holidays

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts travelers of limited parking at the five main airports across the state during the holiday season due to an anticipated increase in airline passengers. All five of Hawaii’s major airports, Honolulu (HNL), Kahului (OGG), Kona (KOA), Hilo (ITO), and Lihue (LIH) are expected to be busy. Last month during the Thanksgiving holiday two of the three parking structures at HNL were near... Read More
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840 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 840 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 93,586. Of those total cases, 5,173 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,986. Total deaths to date are 1,072. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More

Honolulu Mayor warns about Omicron surge

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday's data from the Hawai‘i Department of Health revealed 797 new COVID-19 cases reported, with 712 of them on O‘ahu. The 7-day average for O‘ahu is now 251 with a positivity rate of 5.4%. As of this morning, there were 32 COVID patients in O‘ahu hospitals. The following statements are attributable to Mayor Rick Blangiardi in response to the new data. “It appears the COVID fight is shifting to Omicron and... Read More
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Honolulu Holiday Schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 to observe the Christmas holiday. The observed 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 on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25.TheBus will operate on a Sunday schedule on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25. Visit thebus.org... Read More
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3 Deaths and 707 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 707 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 91,774. Of those total cases, 5,162 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 3,417. Total deaths to date are 1,070. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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Townbound Likelike at H-3 Onramp closed through Dec. 18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will close Likelike Highway townbound at Wilson Tunnel from 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17 through 4 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. During this closure, motorists will be detoured to the Halawa/Honolulu-bound H-3 Freeway. The temporary shoring of the tunnel ceiling will be removed following the replacement of the most critical rods. The left lane of Likelike Highway in the town/Honolulu-bound direction that has been closed continuously... Read More
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Staggering 797 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths: 12/17

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 797 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 91,067. Of those total cases, 5,152 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,842. Total deaths to date are 1,067. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Hawaii Airports to Receive $49.3 Million

Linda Hohnholz - editor
First of five rounds, airports to submit projects The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award an estimated $49.3 million to Hawaii’s 12 airports from funding made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects. This is the first of five annual rounds of funding Hawaii airports will receive.... Read More
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Wilson Tunnel lights out until further notice

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Contractor to add reflective markers to help with visibility. Closures for installation of the reflective markers will take place tonight, Dec. 15. Full closure of Likelike Highway in the town/Honolulu-bound direction from the H-3 onramp in Kaneohe starting at 9 p.m. Once placement of the reflective markers is done in the townbound tunnel, there will be a single lane closure in the Kaneohe-bound tunnel. The installation will be completed by 5... Read More
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2 Deaths and 395 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases:

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 395 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 90,270. Of those total cases, 5,146 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,169. Total deaths to date are 1,065. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Kaumualii Highway Detour Due to Overpass Installation on Kauai

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai motorists of a two-lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) at its intersection with Eleele Road and Waialo Road on Monday night, Dec. 20, as part of the Pedestrian Overpass Project in Eleele. Work crews will be erecting the steel structure for the pedestrian bridge over Kaumualii Highway between the hours of 10 p.m. Monday night and 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. Traffic will... Read More
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5 Deaths and 282 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/15

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 282 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 89,875. Of those total cases, 5,138 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,905. Total deaths to date are 1,063. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option for those who have been vaccinated in the... Read More
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Lahaina Sports Bar Reopens

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued Lahaina Sports Bar a green placard and approved its reopening on Dec. 10 after a follow-up inspection found that all the critical food safety violations were corrected. Lahaina Sports Bar, located at 843 Wainee St., completed professional pest control treatments on December 8, 9 and 10. The establishment will continue to complete treatments at least weekly to ensure any potential cockroach... Read More