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Kokua Line: What type of ID works for Safe Access Oahu?
Question: Since they are revising Safe Access O‘ahu, are they adding vaccination requirements for kids 5 to 11 at restaurants now? Read more
Question: Since they are revising Safe Access O‘ahu, are they adding vaccination requirements for kids 5 to 11 at restaurants now? Read more
It’s unclear where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has now been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel. Read more
It was a clear, breezy Thanksgiving afternoon in upper Palolo Valley, and seated in his wheelchair on the leaf-shaded terrace of his nursing home, Thomas Takeuchi, 93, was singing in a strong, melodic baritone as his family cheered him on with laughter and praise. Read more
Gov. David Ige on Tuesday announced he intends to keep certain restrictions related to COVID-19 in place while giving counties the authority to make their own pandemic emergency orders and rules. Read more
Question: Over a year ago I received a citation that I challenged in court, resulting in a reduction to a much lesser charge. About a month ago my auto insurance company notified me that my premium would be rising almost 400% for my six-month renewal, because the company reviewed my record and found this citation. Read more
Regardless of vaccination status, all travelers should keep taking precautions like avoiding indoor, unmasked crowds. Read more
All three COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S. offer strong protection against severe illness including hospitalization and death without boosters, but protection against infection can wane with time. Read more
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, the Hawaii Department of Health reminds everyone to celebrate smartly this holiday season, and provided some tips on how to do so. Read more
Question: Why does the main public library continue to keep its doors closed to the public? Having only “takeout” service is not acceptable, not after a year and a half of continuous closure. Allowing the public to check out books is only a small portion of the main library’s role. Surely, the state librarian has had sufficient time to figure out a way to safely reopen this library. Enough already! Read more
State health officials said the booster shots provide additional protection by re-energizing natural defenses. Read more
Heading into the holidays, many Hawaii residents continue to feel somewhat optimistic about the coronavirus situation in the state — even as the COVID-19 pandemic is poised to stretch into another year. Read more
Question: Where is the clearinghouse for vital records for U.S. states? I need my records from outside Hawaii. Read more
The virus has claimed the lives of not just kupuna, but the parents of young children, three pregnant women and more than 100 residents under the age of 50. Read more
Question: A church in my neighborhood (Makiki) hires leaf blowers for several hours every Thursday afternoon. In past years this has included Thanksgiving Day. Read more
Question: Since most kupuna and care home staff have been vaccinated, when will the families of residents be able to visit them in person again? Read more
Hawaii, along with the rest of the nation, is once again facing the perils of another holiday season as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, but with cases in the islands trending lower in recent weeks, many health experts say this time around most people should be able to celebrate with loved ones — with caution. Read more
Question: How do I transfer a vehicle title to myself after an owner has died? Do I have to have a death certificate? We didn’t have an automatic transfer set up. Read more
Question: I want to go to the last home game but I don’t have a smartphone. Will I be able able to get in? Read more
Question: Now that children can be vaccinated, do they make their own Safe Travels account? Read more
Hawaii’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been thrown another curveball, with several studies, including one involving U.S. veterans, showing a decline in vaccine efficacy over a six-month period. Read more
Question: Regarding the new travel rules, we are going to Europe. Coming home, we’ll fly nonstop from London to Los Angeles and then have just a brief time to connect to our Honolulu flight. We won’t leave LAX. Does that count as an international flight to Hawaii, or will we have to go through Safe Travels? Read more
