Yesterday, 1,512 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form. For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/ About the Hawaii Tourism Authority The Hawaii Tourism Authority is the State of Hawaii agency responsible for strategically managing its support of the tourism industry. Established in 1998 to support Hawaii’s leading industry and largest employer, HTA continually strives to help ensure tourism’s sustainability and the benefits it brings to residents and communities statewide. Follow updates about HTA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@HawaiiHTA).

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Act 168 Session Laws of Hawaii enacted in 2012, which provides electric vehicles (EV) free parking at state airports and most State and County parking lots and meters is scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2020. Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012. Electric vehicle owners will be assessed the parking fee at the airports and any other lot or metered area that was previously free beginning 12 a.m. on July 1, 2020. Act 168 also exempted EV’s with electric vehicle license plates from High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane restrictions, such as the Zipper Lane, even with a single occupant in their vehicle. HDOT Highways Division is working to continue this exemption past the sunset of Act 168 as it is supported by the Federal Highway Administration. To read the Hawaii law applying to electric vehicles please click here.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today the extension of the Micro Business Loan Program with an additional $750,000 of funding from the County of Maui. “This program started in April and has been very popular in extending help to our smallest businesses, those with 10 or fewer employees,” Mayor Victorino said. “The first $1 million has been exhausted, so we’ve added $750,000 to keep the program going and to help more of our local businesses. This is another important step to restarting our economy as we continue on the road to recovery from COVID-19.” Maui Chamber of Commerce, which has administered the program, has approved and funded 60 small businesses with the initial $1 million. Another 52 applications are pending, with one business approved and pending additional funds. “We are very excited and grateful to the County and Mayor Victorino for their continued support of our small business community,” Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap said. “These additional funds will go a long way to assist our business owners during this difficult time as well as employ many of our working families and residents.” Program details: • Businesses supported have included retail stores, restaurants, activity providers, printers, manufacturers, art galleries and construction-related services • Applicants receive 5-year loans of $7,500 to $15,000 and 7-year loans of $15,001 to $25,000 To qualify, businesses need to have: • 10 or fewer employees • Sales revenue of $750,000 or less • Be located in Maui County and registered to do business for at least a year prior to March 4, 2020 • Ability to create full- or part-time employment for low- to moderate-income residents • Ability to repay the loan • Reasonable credit history and payment records For more information on how to apply, visit www.MauiChamber.com or call (808) 244-0081.

The State continues to warn of a multitude of scams associated with the COVID-19 virus; the latest involving scammers impersonating contact tracers in an attempt to acquire personal information. In its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, legitimate contact tracers are calling Hawaii residents who may have come into contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. While this is a vital tool to combat the pandemic, residents should verify that the call is coming from an authorized individual before providing any information. Red flags that the caller might be an impersonator include asking for your Social Security Number, bank information, or a form of payment. According to a Better Business Bureau “Scam Alert,” this is how it works: “You receive an unsolicited message via text, email, or a social media messenger. The message explains that you’ve come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The message instructs you to self-isolate and provides a link for more information. Alarmed, you are tempted to click and get more details. But don’t fall for it! These links can contain malware that downloads to your device. Another version of this scam involves a robocall claiming to be part of "contact and tracing efforts." Again, the call informs you that you’ve been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. After electing to speak to a representative, the “contact tracer” asks you to verify personal information. This starts with questions about your full name and date of birth but can quickly move to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and/or financial accounts.” An authorized contact tracer will not disclose the identity of the person who tested positive but may ask you for names and contact information for everyone you came in close contact with while possibly infectious so that they can contact those individuals as well. The DCCA Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has a COVID-19 Resource website that includes additional information on different types of scams: https://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/covid19/.

Koko Head Shooting Complex resuming regular walk-in operations Online registration pilot project complete. Walk-in range usage beginning Wednesday, July 1 Regular walk-in operations will resume at the Koko Head Shooting Complex beginning Wednesday, July 1, following an online reservation system pilot project. From July 1 onward, range visitors will be able to utilize the pistol and rifle ranges during regular hours of operation on a first-come-first-served basis. No reservation is required. While more shooting lanes will be open as compared to what was available during online registration, the lanes will continue to be spaced apart as a result of physical distancing guidelines. Therefore, the pistol range side will have 16 lanes and the rifle range will have 25 lanes. This is less than what was available prior to the complex closure in late March 2020 due to COVID-19. Face coverings are additionally still recommended. The Parks and Recreation Online System (PROS) used for this pilot project was implemented on June 3. This was done to accommodate the reopening of O‘ahu’s only public firearms range with consideration to the limited amount of people allowed to gather. Most recently, PROS was used to successfully register thousands of keiki into a modified version of the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation’s Summer Fun Program. That registration continues as space is still available. In the future, this software is expected to be used for additional DPR reservation and registration needs. At this time, this does not include resuming PROS usage for the Koko Head Shooting Complex. For the most up-to-date and accurate information about the Koko Head Shooting Complex, please visit: bit.ly/KokoHeadRange We appreciate the patience of the public and range users during this pilot project, and extend a big mahalo for the input they provided. Stay healthy.

Mayor Caldwell recently sent a letter to Senate President Ronald Kouchi and Speaker of the House Scott Saiki, voicing his strong support for expanding the public’s access to information about police misconduct. “Police officers have always had an incredibly challenging job that is even more challenging today,” said Mayor Caldwell. “Our officers serve a critical role in protecting and guarding all of our civil liberties. The vast majority are dedicated, hard-working and upstanding men and women. I am confident that the increased transparency and accountability provided by this bill would both improve the public’s trust in police and elevate the police department as a whole. It is time to recognize that protecting public safety and promoting transparency and accountability are not incompatible goals. I urge the legislature to support this measure.”

Kaua‘i District health officials have identified no new positive cases after testing a large number of contacts of Kaua‘i COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Tests were administered Saturday and Sunday to several dozen individuals who were contacts of eight positive cases identified earlier in the week. The test results were returned late Monday and were all negative. The eight active cases remain in isolation. The individuals who were tested are all close contacts of positive cases. These contacts remain in quarantine and continue to be monitored – because illness can develop at any time during the 14-day incubation period. Trained contact tracing teams are continuing their inquiry into the origins and the extent of the new outbreak. There is no indication that these cases are travel related. Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman said that a few additional contacts have been identified and tested, and those test results will be available in the next few days. “As we continue monitoring contacts who are in quarantine, and identifying additional contacts, we will continue testing and possibly re-testing in order to identify anyone else who may become ill,” Berreman said. The island’s cumulative case count stands at 29. “While these tests results are encouraging, we cannot let our guard down,” said Mayor Derek Kawakami. “We continue to manage this outbreak carefully. Once again, it reminds us of our need to take recommended measures to protect our friends and fellow residents.” Some of these recommendations are to: • Wear a cloth mask whenever away from home and near individuals not part of your immediate household. • When interacting with people from outside your household, maintain a distance of 6 feet of separation. • Stay at home as much as possible. • Do not leave home if you are sick unless you are seeking medical attention. • Wash hands frequently, for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. For local updates, visit the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency page, www.kauai.gov/COVID-19 The state Department of Health also posts state updates and information at hawaiicovid19.com

Satellite city halls across O‘ahu will start reopening July 1 for regular in-office service on an appointment-only basis. Only Ala Moana Satellite City Hall will temporarily remain closed to in-office visits as it prepares to relocate within the shopping center. For the other eight satellite city halls on O‘ahu, precautions are in place to ensure the safety of customers and employees, who will be required to wear facial coverings and remain six-feet apart from others during all in-office transactions. Appointments for in-office visits to satellite city halls will be available starting June 29. To make an online appointment, visit www.alohaq.org “In support of social distancing efforts, ‘walk-in-and-wait’ transactions are not offered,” said Sheri Kajiwara, director of the city’s Department of Customer Services. “We also ask the public to continue to do express payment services, such as water bill payments and annual vehicle registration renewals, via online, mail-in or by 24/7 kiosk options.” This would free up appointment slots for transactions that can more efficiently be completed in-person, such as applying for a disability-parking permit, junking a vehicle or performing complicated motor vehicle transactions related to a lost title or difficult registrations. The six driver licensing centers on O‘ahu reopened May 26 for in-office visits also on an appointment-only basis. For more information, visit www.honolulu.gov/csd

Senator Donovan Dela Cruz (D-Launani Valley, Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Waipio Acres, Wheeler, Whitmore Village) announced the groundbreaking for Leilehua High School's cybersecurity classroom today. Senator Dela Cruz secured these funds back in 2017. Construction is scheduled to be completed next year. This cybersecurity classroom is part of a program designed to help students gain skills needed to be competitive in a rapidly developing local field: cybersecurity and government cyber-tech. The construction of the classroom will also provide local jobs for the community. This cybersecurity classroom will provide the hardware necessary for schools to realize Senator Dela Cruz’s goal to capitalize on economic opportunity already located in Central Oahu and provide high school graduates with skills for them to be competitive in the workforce. “This is one step in the plan to diversify our economy,” said Senator Dela Cruz. “We need to develop more opportunities in sectors that have been proven resilient, like cybersecurity. Our schools need to prepare our keiki for the future and create real opportunities for high-demand jobs tied with real employers.” Senator Dela Cruz has worked with the National Security Agency (NSA), the University of Hawai‘i, Department of Education, and Leilehua Complex to develop a pathway between schools and the NSA, one of our nation’s four “cryptological centers.” The NSA is on the front lines of American intelligence gathering and monitoring various regions for national defense purposes. Senator Dela Cruz has also worked with the NSA and the Leilehua Complex to host cybersecurity camps, such as GenCyber and Hacker High, to raise awareness about this lucrative career path.

Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa. In recognition, Mayor Kirk Caldwell has requested that Honolulu Hale be illuminated purple, a popular color often representing Okinawa, on the evening of Tuesday, June 23. “We remember the sacrifices of the American soldiers, Japanese forces, and Okinawan civilians who suffered so greatly,” said Mayor Caldwell. “Now we are at peace and owe this legacy to those who suffered so greatly to attain it. We also pause to remember the great outpouring of good will from the Okinawan immigrants to Hawai‘i who extended their hand in friendship to help the people of Okinawa in the aftermath of this tragic war. They conducted fundraising efforts and sent pigs, goats, medical supplies, and clothing to Okinawa to assist in the recovery. We are proud of this unique Uchinanchu heritage that has become an integral part of the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural fabric of O‘ahu, and the rest of the state.” Every year on June 23, Okinawa commemorates the end of the Battle of Okinawa also known as Irei no Hi. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific during WWII where approximately 240,000 people – both civilians and military – lost their lives and Okinawa lost a third of its civilian population. The Battle of Okinawa left an indelible mark on the land and the survivors, which is why Okinawa is committed to spreading the message of peace – understanding firsthand the cost of war. “We are proud that Okinawa and Hawai‘i are sister states,” said Lynn Miyahira, president of the Hawai‘i United Okinawa Association (HUOA). “Honolulu and Naha have been sister cities since 1960; this year marks the 60th anniversary of this relationship. Cultural, educational, and business ties have emerged and have been strengthened over the years and it’s my hope that we can soon return to this vibrant activity.” The Okinawa Peace Memorial Park is one of the few memorials around the world that lists all the names of lives lost during the battle – both Okinawan civilians and those who fought on either the American and Japanese sides of the war. It reminds us that no matter what side you are on, the cost of war is rarely, if ever, worth the sacrifice. Okinawans have a saying, nūchi du takara, which means "life is a treasure" and reminds us that all lives are precious. “On occasion of this milestone date and in recognition of the deep friendship we enjoy with the people of Okinawa, I join the Uchinanchu community and all the people of Hawai‘i in sending our wishes and prayers for continued peace to Okinawa’s Governor Denny Tamaki, Naha Mayor Mikiko Shiroma and all the people of Okinawa,” added Mayor Caldwell. “Last night, the Hawaii United Okinawa Association commemorated Irei no Hi with a live virtual event that can be viewed on the HUOA YouTube channel or HUOA Facebook page,” said Jon Itomura, HUOA executive director. “Join HUOA's worldwide audience through our virtual platforms to view the two-hour special to hear testimonies from survivors, share music about wartime experiences, and commemorate and learn about this important time in history with us.” VIDEO - Reflections: Irei no Hi in Hawaii: https://youtu.be/7WbB2DwaTqs

The County of Maui, Department of Transportation will be parking a Maui Bus fitted with free public Wifi at Hāna Bay, starting Wednesday, June 24. The bus will be parked at Hana Bay from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. “With many people working and learning from home during COVID-19, there is a greater need for reliable and safe access to the Internet,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “We are very happy to provide this service, especially for our keiki and residents out in the rural areas of Hāna and East Maui.” The bus will be fitted with antennas that can reach signals of up to 500 feet. Instructions on how to connect and use the Wifi service will be on the side of the bus for residents to follow. The bus will be parked at Hāna Bay for a two-week trial period, with the option to extend. “We know that Internet access can be spotty around Hāna, so we’re excited that our students can use our bus to find learning opportunities online with school still out,” Deputy Director Michael Du Pont said. “This could also assist our residents who may need to find financial and unemployment resources due to impacts from COVID-19.” Users are reminded to maintain physical distancing, limit gatherings and follow all other health and safety guidelines while accessing the free public Wifi. For more information, call the County Department of Transportation at (808) 270-7511.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced drive-through testing for COVID-19 in West, South and Central Maui from Wednesday through Friday, June 24 – 26, 2020. Minit Medical will be conducting the drive-through, with diagnostic and anti-body testing available. Minit Medical will call individuals with all results, which are expected to take one to three days. Please keep in mind that County parks and facilities hosting the events will have modified hours on the day of the drive-through. “We want to extend a warm mahalo to Minit Medical for partnering with us to provide this drive-through testing for our community,” Mayor Victorino said. “I also want to thank Parks and Recreation and Maui Police Department for continuing to support our efforts. Maui County leads the state in per capita testing and our County departments along with all of our partners are a big reason why we’re able to keep our testing numbers up as we move forward.” The drive-through schedule is as follows: Wednesday: Lahaina Aquatic Center from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Lahaina Aquatic Center will be closed ALL DAY on Wednesday. The Lahaina Recreation Center will be open from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday: South Maui Community Park from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The South Maui Community Park will be open from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Friday: Keopuolani Regional Park from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Keopuolani Regional Park will be open from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday. Participants can pre-register for the drive-through testing on Minit Medical website at www.minitmed.com. They can do same-day registration, but pre-registration saves time and avoids paperwork. Antibody tests are NOT covered by insurance. Those who get anti-body testing will receive a bill from Clinical Labs of Hawaii for about $45. People who get tested are asked to bring: Insurance card Identification Facial covering / mask Criteria for Molecular testing: Symptomatic: Fever/chills Body aches Short of breath Difficulty breathing Cough Loss of taste or smell Diarrhea Sore throat Headache Asymptomatic (with possible exposure): Recent travel to Mainland/International Positive/possible exposure contact First responders/essential workers Pre-operative, pre-procedure testing Required for travel (costs might be incurred) For more information on COVID-19 in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov