The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that Piers 24-28 Utilities Improvements Project at Honolulu Harbor has been awarded to MIRA Image Construction, LLC. This project is part of the overall Harbors Modernization Plan and will provide for needed infrastructure improvements to harbor users. The awarded contract amount is nearly $12.8 million for construction of a new sewer system, potable water, fire hydrants, communication and electrical services. It will also involve demolition and partial removal of the existing electrical system and the stub outs to each subdivided lot for the Harbor tenants to make their connection to bring utilities into their areas. The project is anticipated to start this year and be completed a year from the start of construction. The harbor system is vital to the economic viability and security of the state as more than 80 percent of all goods consumed by people in Hawaii are imported, and of that more than 98 percent is shipped in through the commercial harbors system. No state general fund taxpayer money is being used on the construction. The HDOT Harbors Division is self-sufficient and generates revenue from harbor user fees and charges to pay for operating and maintenance costs, as well as to fund capital improvement projects like Piers 24-28.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that Gov. David Ige approved Maui County’s updated Public Health Emergency Rules to allow most businesses and services to reopen starting Monday, June 1. “We are reopening Maui County cautiously and safely,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “While new COVID-19 cases continue to remain low, everyone needs to do their part to follow social distancing and sanitization practices, so we can maintain the good position we’re in today.” The updated rules are available on the County of Maui’s website at MauiCounty.gov. It contains health and safety modifications that businesses need to follow to reopen and operate. In-person religious services will be allowed to resume on Friday, May 29, with health and safety modifications. Most businesses will be allowed to reopen Monday, June 1, under the County’s health and safety guidelines. Businesses would also need to follow modifications in State law and the Governor’s rules. This includes: Restaurants and other food establishments, including in-service dining (*originally reopening June 5) Fitness and recreational facilities Tattoo parlors Aestheticians Massage therapists Other personal services What will remain CLOSED: Bars Nightclubs Theaters Public Gathering Venues Banquet Halls County Community Centers County Gymnasiums All County parks and beach parks plan to reopen starting June 1. However, individual park reopening dates are subject to change. Waiale Park will remain closed to accommodate the temporary emergency shelters. The following public gathering areas will REOPEN: Clubhouses Dog parks Playgrounds Skate parks The following County pools will REOPEN (with modifications): Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool Kihei Aquatic Center Lahaina Aquatic Center Upcountry Pool Cooke Memorial Pool The following County pools will remain CLOSED: Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool Wailuku Pool at Wells Park Kokua Pool (closed for renovation) Activities that are still NOT allowed: NO gatherings of more than 10 people NO community events or large gatherings NO organized or contact sports on County parks and beach parks NO commercial activities on County parks and beach parks NO camping or use of any grills on County parks and beach parks

Dr. Janet L. Six has been selected as the first archaeologist to be employed by the County of Maui in a position created to protect the County’s significant natural, cultural and historical resources. She begins work on June 1. “Dr. Six has an impressive resume both in her education and training and with decades of experience as an archaeologist working in Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “With that, she has a strong foundation upon which to oversee measures to help develop cultural resource management plans and policies on Maui, Moloka`i, Lana`i and Kaho`olawe.” Dr. Six earned her Doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania, her Master’s in Anthropology from Columbia University and Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Classical Civilization from New York University and an Associate’s degree from Maui Community College. In addition to serving as the lead archaeologist with Sixth Sense Archaeological Consultants based on Maui since 2006, she has served on the Maui County Cultural Resources Commission and has extensive experience working with the local community. Her prior work experience also includes serving as archaeologist for the National Park Service on Haleakala, and as a lecturer at University of Hawai`i Maui College, Southern New Hampshire University and Institute for Shipboard Education’s Semester at Sea. As the first archaeologist for the County of Maui, some of Dr. Six’s duties include identifying, developing and maintaining an inventory of locally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources for protection and perpetuation. She will prepare or oversee the preparation of preservation plans for archaeological and cultural resources that outline short- and long-term preservation and mitigation measures. “I’m ready to work for the people of Maui County to do what’s best for our natural, historical and cultural resources,” Dr. Six said. “I thank Mayor Victorino for entrusting me with this important job.”

AMENDED: City and County of Honolulu – re-opening request for June 19 (movie theatres, museums, fitness centers) will be submitted in a separate proposal and is not included in the order signed today. Gov. David Ige today approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to safely re-open more businesses and operations on O‘ahu, under guidelines that will ensure the safety of employees and customers. Mayor Caldwell’s proposal includes the Friday, May 29th resumption of operations with modifications for “personal service providers” including: Barbers Hairdressers Nail technicians Tattoo artists Other beauty operators The proposal also includes the re-opening of outdoor attractions with limitations, starting Thursday, May 28. This includes: Sea life attractions Water parks Pools Campgrounds People’s Open Markets Shooting and Archery Ranges Similar outdoor facilities The proposal also allows the following to resume operations with modifications: June 5: Business/commercial businesses (in addition to restaurants), indoor residential, non-commercial gatherings of 10 or less (regardless of household) June 19: Indoor operations such as: Movie theatres Museums Fitness centers View Mayor Caldwell's May 26, 2020 proposal here: MAUI COUNTY: Gov. Ige has also approved Mayor Michael Victorino’s request to re-open most businesses and services, with modifications, starting Monday, June 1. The following public gathering areas will also open: Clubhouses Dog parks Playgrounds and skate parks All county parks and beach parks (individual park re-opening dates are subject to change) Select county pools The following businesses and services remain closed: Bars and nightclubs Theatres Public gathering venues Banquet halls County Community Centers County Gymnasiums HAWAII COUNTY: Earlier, Gov. Ige also approved Mayor Harry Kim’s proposal to re-open with modifications, the following businesses/operations starting June 1: Places of worship Personal services (Salons, barber shops, beauty operators) Restaurants (including food courts, but excluding bars, nightclubs) KAUAI COUNTY: With the governor’s approval, Mayor Derek Kawakami re-opened with modifications, the following medium risk business and activities on May 22: Public and private pools Places of worship Outdoor tour activities Salons and barbershops All cleaning and construction work One-on-one personal services (fitness, tutoring, music lessons)

Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that he submitted the City and County of Honolulu’s proposal to Governor David Ige for approval to allow for the safe reopening of more Oʻahu designated businesses and operations. These businesses and operations, if approved, will be allowed to reopen under guidelines and recommendations to ensure safety for both employees of these establishments and customers/clients. As part of Mayor Caldwell’s proposal, “Personal Service Providers” would be allowed to resume operations with modifications on Friday, May 29. “Personal Service Providers” include barbers, beauty operators, including hairdressers, nail technicians, and tattoo artists. These service providers must ensure: · Compliance with all State of Hawaiʻi and City statutory and regulatory requirements and standards; · Compliance with applicable CDC guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html); · Arrange seating in the establishment so that customers are separated from other customers by six feet between booths/stations or have physical barriers between them · Implement additional mitigation measures when strict physical distancing of at least six feet is not feasible for a specific task; · Ensure that all equipment that comes into direct contact with customers/clients and all furniture in service areas (such as chairs, capes, and the shampooing area in a barber shop or salon) is completely cleaned and disinfected between each customer/client in accordance with CDC guidelines and applicable law; · No waiting areas are allowed. Details related to the reopening of these designated businesses and operations will be published in the Mayor’s Ho‘oulu i Honolulu Order 3.0 (Restore Honolulu Order 3.0) pending approval by Governor Ige. “Getting more of our residents back to work safely is one of our top priorities right now,” said Mayor Caldwell. “Oʻahu’s unemployment rate jumped to 20% last month, with even more who haven’t filed for unemployment yet or aren’t eligible but are struggling to make ends meet. We feel it’s important to keep the public up-to-date with our proposals so that businesses will have sufficient lead time to properly prepare for a safe reopening approved by the Governor. I thank the Governor and his staff for working with us to safely return our state to a more open way of life and I’m confident we’ll be able to get this done while protecting the health and safety of our residents.” As part of Mayor Caldwell’s proposal pending approval, outdoor attractions may be able to resume operations with limitations as soon as Thursday, May 28. Public and private outdoor attractions, such as but not limited to sea life attractions, water parks, pools, campgrounds, People’s Open Markets, shooting and archery ranges, and similar outdoor facilities may reopen under the following conditions: · Groups are limited to ten individuals, and where multiple groups are present, operators must implement measures to ensure that they must maintain six feet of physical distance between each other at all times (i.e. no mingling between groups); · Indoor portions of the facility must remain closed, unless such portion is authorized under another section of the Mayor’s Order and comply with any restrictions imposed; · To the extent consistent in this section of the Order, and to the extent reasonable practicable the facility operators and participants shall follow applicable guidance from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses- employers.html); · Individuals must comply with any lawful requirements imposed by the Outdoor Attraction operator. These are just a few of the requirements for outdoor attractions to reopen with limitations. The full list will be in the Mayor’s Ho‘oulu i Honolulu Order 3.0. The Honolulu Zoo is included in this category of outdoor attractions but is targeting for a June 5 opening date. As part of Mayor Caldwell’s proposal, the following would be allowed to resume operations on the following dates: o June 5: business/commercial offices (in addition to restaurants that were already announced), indoor residential, non-commercial gatherings of 10 or less (regardless of household) o June 19: indoor operations (such as movie theatres and museums with modifications), and fitness centers with modifications Reopening of City park facilities, including City gymnasiums and City swimming pools and other indoor and outdoor City park facilities will be announced by the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) at later dates, depending on when DPR determines that these City facilities are prepared to reopen safely for members of the public. Requirements, conditions, and opportunities for reopening differ according to the type of business or operation. The complete lists of guidelines will be published as they are approved.

The County of Kaua‘i announces the following changes in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Planning Department in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective June 1, 2020, the Planning Department’s front counter at the Kapule Building in the Līhu‘e Civic Center will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be by appointment only. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To schedule an in-person appointment please visit the Planning Department’s appointment system at https://planningdepartment.setmore.com. In order to practice social distancing protocols, the Planning Department encourages applicants and members of the public to contact the Department at planningdepartment@kauai.gov or at 241-4050 to submit all zoning inquiries, including but not limited to zoning permit submittals, zoning determination requests, and zoning complaints. Zoning permit payments can also still be mailed into the Department at 4444 Rice Street Suite A473, Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i, 96766. Zoning permit payments can also be submitted through the mail slot located outside of the Real Property Tax Assessment Office, located on the right-hand side of the Kapule Building. To view a copy of the emergency proclamation, visit the County of Kaua‘i’s website at www.kauai.gov/KEMA For more information and to sign up for daily updates from the State Department of Health relating to current COVID-19 information, visit https://health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19- updates/ or http://www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.

Dr. Lawrie Ignacio and Dr. Graham Taylor join Mayor Kirk Caldwell at Honolulu Hale to announce the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project. Leaders from the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project joined Mayor Kirk Caldwell today to announce a new program to provide support for the psychological well-being and mental health needs of individuals seeking help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, conceptualized by Dr. Lawrie Ignacio and Dr. Graham Taylor and coordinated by the Hawai‘i Psychological Association, offers free mental health services provided by a Pro Bono Service Provider to uninsured residents on Oʻahu and throughout the state. The Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project is a multi-disciplinary initiative that unites several mental health care communities with the common goal of ensuring that more Hawai‘i residents have access to quality mental health care. “This in an incredibly stressful time for all of us, but the COVID-19 pandemic has also brought out some of the best in our island community,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “It’s very touching to see local residents stepping forward to take care of one another, and we can all be proud to stand with the Hawaiʻi Psychological Association whose members are giving their time and talent freely to our underserved neighbors.” Economic stress, social distancing and the constant stream of news related to COVID-19 is creating anxiety and stress across the nation. In response, many insurers and providers have opened up new opportunities for telehealth not previously available and some insurers are making mental health more accessible. Many residents may find that their insurance now covers the mental health services they need, and the providers in this program can help navigate that process to save the pro-bono slots for residents who have no access to insurance at all during a time of record unemployment. “While our state faces unprecedented times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project realizes that the mental health and well-being of Hawai‘i’s residents is of upmost importance,” says Dr. Ray Folen, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i Psychological Association. “Everyone has something to give in this moment, and the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project is proud to provide mental health resources to residents who may not otherwise be able to afford it.” To ensure proper physical distancing during the Mayor’s “Ho’oulu i Honolulu” Order, all therapy and counseling services under the program will be provided exclusively via online telehealth platforms. People can access the service on a first-come, first-serve basis by logging on to https://www.hawaiipsychology.org/ and clicking on the “Please click HERE for more information” link under the heading: Hawai'i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project. The link will direct the individual seeking services to a description page outlining the terms of the Project, where he or she can then click on another link to submit a request for services. Once a request is submitted, the individual seeking services will be contacted by a Project coordinator who will assist in linking the individual to an available provider. “The COVID-19 crisis puts pressure on people from all walks of life across Hawaiʻi – but especially folks who may have lost their income and health insurance along with their job,” said Dr. Lawrie Ignacio of the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project. “Dr. Taylor and I are coordinating this project to make sure that more of our residents have access to quality mental health care. We hope that this project will help to alleviate stress on those who need our help most.” The Project coordinators are asking for patience up front from those seeking mental health services provided by the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project, as mental health providers are in high demand and matching requests with available providers at any given time may require a waiting period. The program does not offer a triage service, so interested residents may need to contact other community mental health services in order to secure timely services. Additionally, services being provided through the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project are not suitable for urgent and crisis situations as the Project will not be able to immediately connect individuals in severe distress with an available provider. Those experiencing severe distress, or an emergency, are asked to call emergency and crisis personnel who can provide an immediate response. “Our personal resilience is all about staying connected, and our island resilience in the face of COVID-19 is directly related to how well we stay connected as a community,” said Josh Stanbro, Executive Director of the City and County of Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency. “One of the first actions we took as a City was to stand up a call center where residents who need information can speak to a real person instead of a recording or automated system. We may not always have the answers, but every conversation lets people know we’re all in this together—and now we have a resource to share with Oʻahu residents who need professional mental health.” Along with the City’s 768-CITY information helpline, the City also created a website at www.oneoahu.org to provide information about Mayor Caldwell’s Emergency Order, provide updates on the availability of City services, and direct residents to quality, trusted COVID-19 healthcare information. For residents who do not find the information they are looking for on the website, residents can also email covidresponse@honolulu.gov to ask questions and get a response from City staff. To learn more about the Hawai‘i Mental Health Pro Bono COVID-19 Project visit https://www.hawaiipsychology.org/

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the first supplementary emergency proclamation on May 26, 2020, for the County of Kaua‘i as a result from flash flooding during the March 2020 rain event on March 27-28, 2020. The first supplementary emergency proclamation further declares the provisions of the previous emergency proclamation. The disaster emergency relief period shall now continue until terminated 60 days after May 26, 2020, or by a separate proclamation – whichever comes first. The purpose of the emergency proclamation is to provide continued relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors. To view a copy of the first supplementary emergency proclamation and previous emergency proclamations, visit the www.kauai.gov/kema.

Every business in Hawai‘i has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including Young Brothers. The company is part of the state’s critical infrastructure that keeps goods moving to and between the islands. We will be considering the request as part of the recovery and resiliency efforts underway. --Governor David Y. Ige

The City and County of Honolulu today reopened its driver licensing centers and resumed serving residents on an appointment-only basis as well as requiring masks or face coverings during in-office visits. Appointments are available for residents whose driver licenses and state identification cards expire in June. This includes March expirations that were granted a 90 day extension to June. Appointments can be made at AlohaQ.org. Later this month, appointments will be offered for those whose driver licenses and state IDs expire in July, which includes April expirations that had been extended 90 days to July. O‘ahu residents with a hardship or special need outside of these parameters can call (808) 768-4177 for assistance. Since in-office visits were suspended nine weeks ago, more than 44,000 driver license and state ID appointments had to be canceled. “For those whose driver licenses and state IDs are not yet expired, we ask for your patience as we assist those with greatest needs first,” said Sheri Kajiwara, director of the city’s Department of Customer Services. “We have added cleaning time between appointments and made physical changes to our centers to create a safe environment for both our customers and staff.” To help ease the demand for appointments, the city mailed 50,000 letters to Oahu residence who qualified for driver license and state ID services either online or by mail. In addition, the federal government has extended the start date for REAL ID enforcement by 12 months to Oct. 1, 2021. Reconstructed vehicle inspections have restarted and are also appointment only. Procedures for written and road driving-tests are being reviewed and will be announced later. For more information, visit honolulu.gov/csd.

Yesterday, 1028 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) new Mandatory Travel Declaration Form. The DOT’s new Mandatory Travel Declaration Form does not include a question about the type of accommodation. For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

News Release from the County of Hawai'i Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our Shared Ride users are unable to use their Shared Ride Taxi Coupons within the timeframe allowed. For the convenience of our users, the Hawai‘i County Mass Transit Agency is extending the expiration date from April 30, 2020 and May 31, 2020 to June 30, 2020. Please do not alter the expiration dates on the coupons as they will not be accepted. The Mass Transit Agency has notified the participating taxi companies of this extension. For further information, please call Mass Transit at 961-8744. Please be safe and remember, we’re all in this together.