Posted: Apr 25, 2021 / 08:02 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 26, 2021 / 10:36 AM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — Reserving areas for residents-only on the weekends. It’s an idea brought up by the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. HTA says it has been talking to residents in every county as part of its community-based tourism program.John de Fries, the head of HTA, says on every island there are hotspots that can get overcrowded and congested with traffic.Get news on the go with , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8“What we’ve asked them to consider is whether or not there are certain...…Posted: Apr 25, 2021 / 08:02 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 26, 2021 / 10:36 AM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — Reserving areas for residents-only on the weekends. It’s an idea brought up by the President and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. HTA says it has been talking to residents in every county as part of its community-based tourism program.John de Fries, the head of HTA, says on every island there are hotspots that can get overcrowded and congested with traffic.Get news on the go with , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8“What we’ve asked them to consider is whether or not there are certain...WW…

Posted: Mar 17, 2021 / 10:53 AM HSTUpdated: Mar 22, 2021 / 11:20 AM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — Local residents will soon need to start dialing 8-0-8 at the start of their calls, even on the same island. It’s all part of a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) effort to make contacting the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline easier.The FCC has adopted 9-8-8 as a new three-digit number to be used to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. The number can be used starting July 16, 2022. All telecommunications carriers and VoIP service...…Posted: Mar 17, 2021 / 10:53 AM HSTUpdated: Mar 22, 2021 / 11:20 AM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — Local residents will soon need to start dialing 8-0-8 at the start of their calls, even on the same island. It’s all part of a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) effort to make contacting the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline easier.The FCC has adopted 9-8-8 as a new three-digit number to be used to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline. The number can be used starting July 16, 2022. All telecommunications carriers and VoIP service...WW…

Posted: Jan 4, 2021 / 07:09 PM HSTUpdated: Jan 4, 2021 / 10:04 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — The state expects to receive 17,675 doses on Monday and Tuesday. The Health Department says as of Thursday about 25,000 people have been vaccinated.We’re Hawaii’s weather station, get the latest forecast and radar informationOfficials expect some will likely get their second dose of the vaccine this week. The Health Department says the state has received 65,250 doses as of Monday morning, with shipments coming in weekly.“While it was a relatively slow start for a number of reasons, including the...…Posted: Jan 4, 2021 / 07:09 PM HSTUpdated: Jan 4, 2021 / 10:04 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — The state expects to receive 17,675 doses on Monday and Tuesday. The Health Department says as of Thursday about 25,000 people have been vaccinated.We’re Hawaii’s weather station, get the latest forecast and radar informationOfficials expect some will likely get their second dose of the vaccine this week. The Health Department says the state has received 65,250 doses as of Monday morning, with shipments coming in weekly.“While it was a relatively slow start for a number of reasons, including the...WW…

Posted: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:30 PM HSTUpdated: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:31 PM HSTLIHUE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Kauai county is pushing for additional measures that would require travelers to have their test results before coming to the island. Lieutenant Governor Josh Green supports the idea saying it could help the county’s current problem with having people fly over while results are still pending and later learning they have COVID-19 after landing.Get news on the go with , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8Kauai County is reporting one new travel related case.“It has the effect of strongly...…Posted: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:30 PM HSTUpdated: Nov 16, 2020 / 08:31 PM HSTLIHUE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Kauai county is pushing for additional measures that would require travelers to have their test results before coming to the island. Lieutenant Governor Josh Green supports the idea saying it could help the county’s current problem with having people fly over while results are still pending and later learning they have COVID-19 after landing.Get news on the go with , KHON’s morning podcast, every morning at 8Kauai County is reporting one new travel related case.“It has the effect of strongly...WW…

Posted: Oct 14, 2020 / 07:33 PM HSTUpdated: Oct 16, 2020 / 05:43 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — The governor extended the 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.Download the free KHON2 app for or to stay informed on the latest newsBut for Kauai and Maui, there’s a way to bypass the mandate with a negative test result.First and foremost before departure, passengers on all flights, including inter-island, are required to create a profile and fill out the state’s mandatory Safe Travels form.Then, it’s time to take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours before...…Posted: Oct 14, 2020 / 07:33 PM HSTUpdated: Oct 16, 2020 / 05:43 PM HSTHONOLULU (KHON2) — The governor extended the 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island.Download the free KHON2 app for or to stay informed on the latest newsBut for Kauai and Maui, there’s a way to bypass the mandate with a negative test result.First and foremost before departure, passengers on all flights, including inter-island, are required to create a profile and fill out the state’s mandatory Safe Travels form.Then, it’s time to take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours before...WW…

Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 06:57 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 24, 2020 / 11:16 AM HSTAfter 67 years of serving up local favorites, the iconic Like Like Drive Inn on Keeaumoku Street is closing its doors for good. It’s fallen victim to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all the other restaurants, the Coronavirus crisis closed their dining room. Owner Julie Tateyama says they tried doing take out and delivery orders but it didn’t go as well as they’d hoped.“We were hoping to reopen later but with the extension of the closing of dining rooms and because we’re not a takeout order...…Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 06:57 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 24, 2020 / 11:16 AM HSTAfter 67 years of serving up local favorites, the iconic Like Like Drive Inn on Keeaumoku Street is closing its doors for good. It’s fallen victim to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all the other restaurants, the Coronavirus crisis closed their dining room. Owner Julie Tateyama says they tried doing take out and delivery orders but it didn’t go as well as they’d hoped.“We were hoping to reopen later but with the extension of the closing of dining rooms and because we’re not a takeout order...WW…

Posted: Apr 26, 2020 / 06:24 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 27, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTHawaii’s number of Coronavirus cases rose by just two on Sunday. There was one new case each on Oahu and Hawaii Island, and both cases are under the age of 18. The low increase comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s extension of the Stay-at-Home order. But now the counties will need the Governor’s or the Director of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency’s review and approval to implement new rules. We reached out to the mayors and have their reaction.On Saturday, Governor David Ige said his latest supplemental proclamation...…Posted: Apr 26, 2020 / 06:24 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 27, 2020 / 02:55 PM HSTHawaii’s number of Coronavirus cases rose by just two on Sunday. There was one new case each on Oahu and Hawaii Island, and both cases are under the age of 18. The low increase comes on the heels of Governor Ige’s extension of the Stay-at-Home order. But now the counties will need the Governor’s or the Director of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency’s review and approval to implement new rules. We reached out to the mayors and have their reaction.On Saturday, Governor David Ige said his latest supplemental proclamation...WW…

Posted: Apr 30, 2020 / 06:32 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 30, 2020 / 06:32 PM HSTWhen people are ready to travel again, we wanted to know what airlines are doing to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus. We spoke to an aviation expert who offers some insight.Peter Forman says it’s important for airlines to make passengers feel safe when they begin traveling.“JetBlue on Monday, everybody will have to wear a mask on the airplane. So we are going to see I think it’s going to be popular. So if they are successful in filling up more of their seats because of that, I think other airlines will follow...…Posted: Apr 30, 2020 / 06:32 PM HSTUpdated: Apr 30, 2020 / 06:32 PM HSTWhen people are ready to travel again, we wanted to know what airlines are doing to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus. We spoke to an aviation expert who offers some insight.Peter Forman says it’s important for airlines to make passengers feel safe when they begin traveling.“JetBlue on Monday, everybody will have to wear a mask on the airplane. So we are going to see I think it’s going to be popular. So if they are successful in filling up more of their seats because of that, I think other airlines will follow...WW…