A-48-year old, Waikīkī area woman was arrested this morning by Special Agents from the Investigation Division of the Dept. of the Attorney General (AG) on quarantine violation charges. An investigation showed that Patricia L. Pian returned to Honolulu from San Diego on May 31. Witnesses reported seeing her swimming in the ocean a few hours after her return. She was also seen sunbathing with her husband and walking their dog. Pian was arrested in the hallway of her condominium building and charged with violating the 14-day mandatory traveler quarantine. She is the first returning resident to be arrested by the AG’s investigators and her bail was set at $2,000. On Monday, a 20-year-old man from South Korea and a 48-year old Virginia woman were arrested by Special Agents on quarantine charges. Jin Wook Lee and Kady C. Swartz were taken into custody at a Waikīkī hotel. An investigation showed Lee arrived in Honolulu on May 20 and falsified his place-of-stay. It was discovered he was staying at the hotel with Swartz and her daughter. Hotel personnel witnessed quarantine violations and contacted authorities. They report Lee violated quarantine from the day he arrived. Lee was arrested for committing quarantine violations and Swartz was arrested as an accomplice. Bail for both was set at $2,000. Attorney General Clare Connors said, “As we reopen our economy, it is important that everyone follow the practices and policies in place to keep our community safe. The travel quarantine is an important part of our state’s success in reducing the spread of the disease, and both residents and travelers alike should take care to follow these rules and practices.” Source: Hawai'i COVID-19 Joint Information Center

Senate President Ronald Kouchi and House Speaker Scott Saiki released the following statement on reconvening the 2020 legislative session. The Hawaii State Legislature will reconvene on Monday, June 22, 2020, and is expected to adjourn sine die on July 10. www.capitol.hawaii.gov

Yesterday, 1,732 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. 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/

Six (6) Honolulu residents have tested positive for coronavirus according to the latest count from DOH. Investigations are underway to determine how they may have contracted COVID-19. Hawaiicovid19.com From the Hawai'i COVID-19 Joint Information Center

The Department of Water Supply is beginning a project to replace small water meters and upgrade aging meters within the County’s domestic water system. The meter replacement is free of additional charge to customers. The project is expected to last four years and replace an estimated 26,000 meters that are 2 inches or less in size. The first year of the project is scheduled to begin this month in Waikapu and continue throughout Wailuku, Waihee and Paia. Professional Meters Inc. has been awarded the contract for the removal of existing meters and new water meter installation work. PMI completed work on a similar project with the County of Kauai in 2008-09, and it has installed hundreds of thousands of water meters for counties and municipalities all across the United States over the past twenty years. PMI will also be installing new cellular transponders on all water service meters. These new transponders will allow DWS to read customer water meters remotely by using existing cell tower infrastructure and will also allow customers to create an online account and view their own water usage in real time over the internet. “We are excited about these upgrades to the system and know that it will give our customers more information about their own water use and will also make meter reading more efficient for the department,” Department of Water Supply Director Jeff Pearson said. Customers will be notified in advance by mail of work in their area. Additional project information will be available on the DWS website at mauiwater.org and through public service announcements. “Typically it will take the water meter installer approximately 15 minutes to put in a new meter,” Pearson said. “As a result, interruption of customer water service should be very brief.” The second year of the project is expected to include Kahului and Lahaina service areas. Small meter installations will occur between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, (except County holidays). Customers will not need to be present during the installation process. Director Pearson reminds all customers that “meters must be accessible and should not be blocked by bushes, vines, equipment or other materials.” If a meter is located behind a fence or gate or in an area that is difficult to access, PMI will provide customers with a call-in number to make an appointment and arrangements for the necessary work to be completed. “We want this project to be as seamless as possible for our customers and want to thank them in advance for their cooperation and assistance,” Pearson said. Source: Department of Water Supply

The special committee will convene to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming elections. Specific topics include the number of Voter Service Centers, available drop boxes, and the steps being taken to ensure the health and safety of voters. 1:00 p.m. Office of Elections Mr. Scott Nago, Chief Election Officer County of Maui Ms. Kathy Kaohu, County Clerk County of Hawai'i Mr. Jon Henricks, County Clerk County of Kaua'i Ms. Jade Fountain-Tanigawa, County Clerk City and County of Honolulu . Mr. Glen Takahashi, City Clerk Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov.

The DLNR Division of State Parks is lessening restrictions and reopening park areas in conjunction with various county-specific rules and guidelines. Passive beach use is now allowed at all State Parks beaches, although some gates will remain locked for resource management, people’s safety and due to fiscal constraints. COVID-19 rules and social distancing guidelines remain applicable, following each county’s emergency orders. State Park camping and lodging will be phased in more slowly, again in compliance with county restrictions, but it is anticipated most overnight facilities will be open by July 1. State Park lodging and camping facilities are NOT allowable quarantine locations. “We are pleased that Hawaiʻi has been so successful in flattening the COVID-19 curve, which allows us to reopen more park areas - particularly some overnight opportunities, which lets families further enjoy Hawaiʻiʻs outdoors”, said State Parks Administrator Curt Cottrell. “However, please be aware that restrictions on park hours, group size, and certain activities remain in place, and we ask that all parks users adhere to these so we can keep slowly proceeding back to normal”. Kauaʻi: • All Kauaʻi Parks have reopened, including popular lookouts in Kokeʻe/Waimea Canyon and Wailua River State Park. • Camping and Lodging in Kokeʻe State Park is now available, subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Reservations are now open, and limited to a 30-day advance window, and all groups must be members of the same household. • Other Kauaʻi camping opportunities remain closed for non-coronavirus reasons (Polihale State Park and Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park), but are anticipated to be available soon, for camping dates opening on June 16. • Commercial boat tours, including kayak tours within Wailua River State Park and Zodiac Tours to Nāpali Coast (Nuʻalolo Kai) have been authorized to resume operations, subject to COVID-19 restrictions. • Polihale State Park remains closed for road repairs. Oʻahu: • Most Oʻahu Park areas are open, but certain areas, such as lookouts prone to crowding, remain closed. Popular hikes are open daily. Waʻahila Ridge Trail and the Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail are accessible by walk-in daily, with parking gates open on weekends only. • Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside, as well as the crater interior and summit trail at Diamond Head State Monument, remain closed. • Kaʻena Point State Park (Mokuleia Section) vehicle access by permit has resumed. • Most Oʻahu campsites, subject to COVID-19 restrictions, will reopen Friday, June 12. Reservations are now open, limited to a 30-day advance window, and all groups must be members of the same household. Camping at Mālaekahana State Recreation Area will not open until completion of a large paving project. Maui: • All beach areas within Mākena State Park are now accessible for passive and active use. Visitors should note that there are NO lifeguard services, nor restroom facilities at Mākena and therefore the parking areas will remain closed. • Waiʻānapanapa State Park is open for day use and active and passive beach use. • ʻIao Valley State Monument remains closed, as well as the Hana Highway State Waysides. • Overnight lodging for Maui sites is anticipated to reopen on July 1. Molokaʻi: • Palaʻau State Park has reopened for day use. Hawaiʻi: • Popular beaches at Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Kekaha Kai State Park are accessible for passive and active beach uses. Hāpuna Beach parking area is open daily, and the Maniniʻōwali (Kua Bay) Section of Kekaha Kai is open to vehicle access on weekends only. Most Hawaiʻi Island Historic Sites remain closed, but openings are anticipated soon. • Most Hilo area parks remain closed. The Wailoa Center is scheduled for an early July reopening. ʻAkaka Falls State Park remains closed. • Overnight lodging for Hawaiʻi Island sites is anticipated to reopen in mid/late June.

Yesterday, 1,891 people arrived in Hawai'i. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawai'i daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawai'i from out of state. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. 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 Hawai'i 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/

Yesterday, 1,656 people arrived in Hawai'i. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawai'i daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawai'i from out of state. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. 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 Hawai'i 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/ Source: The Hawai'i Tourism Authority

Yesterday, 1,431 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1st to include interisland travelers. 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/

O‘AHU – Following the approval of Mayor’s Order 2020-15, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is clarifying the timeline for reinstating permitting for outdoor park facilities, commercial activities, as well as the reopening City campgrounds. Outdoor, Organized Team Sports: · Applications for permits will be accepted for outdoor park facility use beginning Monday, June 8 for the month of June and July 2020 only. · Applications for permitted use of outdoor park facilities taking place in August 2020 or later will be accepted at a later time. This is to allow field users to conduct regular meetings to coordinate facility use and therefore accommodate more organizations. · Permitted team sports practices and drills can begin Friday, June 19 with an approved DPR permit. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, canoe club practices and swim team reservations of City pools. Limit of 30 players maximum, not including coaches. · Permitted team sport competitions and games can begin Friday, July 3 with an approved DPR permit. This includes: swim team reservations of City pools and the following team sports: baseball, softball, soccer, and similar outdoor team sports. It does not include activities that require sustained close contact such as wrestling, boxing, and mixed martial arts. The number of people per permit may not exceed 100 people. · The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation will honor previously submitted applications for team sports practices and events between June 19 and July 31. Please contact your DPR representative to inform them if you wish to continue your application. Permitted Commercial Activities: · Applications for commercial activities regularly permitted by DPR (photography, surf lessons, swim lessons, snorkeling, scuba diving, and paddleboarding) will be accepted beginning Friday, June 5. · Permits for the above mentioned activities can begin on Monday, June 15 in accordance with their DPR approved permit. · All regular commercial activity requirements apply, including but not limited to insurance and permits for State-regulated areas if applicable. · Commercial activities that are not authorized by permit — including, but not limited to — private or group exercise classes that assess a fee such as fitness classes, boot camps, beach yoga, dance classes, etc., are still not permitted in public parks. Permitting Picnics and Volunteer Events: · No more than 100 people allowed for any outdoor event. · A picnic permit is required for events expecting 50 people or more. · Applications for picnic permits and volunteer events will be accepted beginning Friday, June 5. · Volunteer and community service events can begin on June 19 in accordance with their DPR approved permit. · Picnic permits can begin on June 26 in accordance with their DPR approved permit. Reopening City Park Campgrounds: · The online reservation system will reopen on Friday June 12 at 5 p.m. You may access that site using your regular log-in and website at: camping.honolulu.gov · Camping within designated City campgrounds can begin on Friday, June 26 with an approved DPR permit. · The capacity of City campgrounds will be reduced to accommodate physical distancing guidelines between campsites. Generally, this will result in about half of the campgrounds remaining available for public use. · Regular campground procedures and rules apply. All City campsites are closed at least on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All physical distancing and facial covering guidelines outlined in Mayor’s Order 2020-15 must be observed. In addition, DPR will be reopening all park comfort stations (bathrooms) that are accessible from the outside on Friday, June 19. Any bathroom accessed through the inside of a DPR building (such as a gymnasium) will remain closed to the public. Previously, only stand-alone comfort stations were available for public use. Doubles tennis and pickleball are allowed on City outdoor park courts. Announcements on the reopening of park playgrounds, indoor facilities (gyms, recreation centers, etc.), and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will be made in future announcements. These facilities remain closed until that time. As a reminder to the public, below is a list of park facilities and operations that were previously reopened: · Koko Head Shooting Complex · City archery ranges · People’s Open Markets · City pools (lap swim only) · Dog parks · Skateparks · Beaches · Botanical Gardens · Community Gardens · Stand-alone comfort stations and showers · Outdoor fields and play courts