Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. To view a map of lane closures scheduled on state roadways for Oahu, please click the following link https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/ --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kualakai Parkway underpass and Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between Liliha Street overpass and Houghtailing underpass on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for landscaping work. 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Lunalilo Street and Punahou Street overpass on Monday night, May 4, through Friday morning, May 8, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road improvements. 4) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday night, May 4, through Friday morning, May 8, from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for sign installations. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 7) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa/UH West Oahu offramp (Exit 3) and Makakilo Drive overpass on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 8) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Makakilo Drive overpass on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 9) KAPOLEI Closure of the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor off (Exit 1A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, May 4 through Friday morning, May 8 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for paving and signage work. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 10) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1) on Monday night, May 4, through Friday morning, May 8, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Makakilo/Kapolei/Kalaeloa offramp (Exit 2) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 11) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) and the Wakea Street onramp on Monday night, May 4, through Friday morning, May 8, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex, Phase 2 project. Eastbound motorists will be directed to Kalaeloa Boulevard as an alternate route. Closure will only occur if the westbound lanes are open. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 12) PEARL CITY (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving work. Motorists will be detoured to the Pearl City/Waimalu offramp (Exit 10). 13) PEARL CITY Lane closure on the Pearl City/Waimalu offramp (Exit 10) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for paving work. 14) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on the Joint Base PHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 15) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 16) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of the Paiwa Street underpass on Monday, May 4, through Wednesday, May 6, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for cold planning. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) MILILANI Right lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in the southbound direction between the H-1/Waianae Westbound offramp (Exit 1B) and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for guardrail repairs. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) AIEA Two right lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the H-3 Freeway and the Halawa Interchange on Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge repairs. 2) MOANALUA Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between Funston Road Overpass and Middle Street overpass on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. 3) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass, on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Kaneohe Bay Drive on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for maintenance and pothole repairs. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/93) --- 1) KAPOLEI Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the westbound direction between Kalaeloa Boulevard and Kaena Point on Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs. 2) PEARL CITY (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Waiawa Road, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Cane Haul Road and Mamua Place on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road repairs. 4) WAIANAE Left lane closure on Farrington Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Guard Street on Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for drilling work. 5) WAIANAE (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on Farrington Hwy in the westbound direction between the H-1 Freeway and Laaloa Street on Monday night, May 4 through Friday morning, May 8 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for guardrail work. 6) WAIANAE (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on Farrington Hwy in the eastbound direction between Laaloa Street and Kalaeloa Boulevard overpass on Monday night, May 4 through Friday morning, May 8, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for paving and sign work. 7) WAIANAE (NIGHT WORK) Left lane closure on Farrington Hwy in the eastbound direction between Waiomea Street and Laaloa Street on Monday night, May 4 through Friday morning, May 8 from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for guardrail work. 8) WAIANAE (NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Farrington Hwy in both directions in the vicinity of Helelua Street on Monday night, May 4 through Friday morning, May 8 from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., for restriping crosswalks. 9) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder lane will be closed over a 24-hour period. Two travel lanes are open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kahekili Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kamehameha Highway on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and litter removal. 2) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kahekili Highway in the eastbound direction between Hui Iwa Street and Keaahala Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of Keolu Drive and Tinker Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) KAILUA TO WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Kailua Road and Makapuu Lighthouse Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for mowing and maintenance work. 3) WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Kailua Road and Kumuhau Street on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement marking. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA TO JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and Center Drive is City Maintained State Highway. Left and right lane closures may occur on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes may be closed as needed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, 24 hours a day. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HALAWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and the vicinity of Sam’s Club by Acacia Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction between Ford Island Bridge and Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closures and traffic modifications on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Puuhale Road to Middle Street on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) KAHALUU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Pulama Road and Kaalaea Road on Monday, May 4, and Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 5) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. 6) MILILANI Left lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for waterline installtion. 7) MILILANI Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Kahelu Avenue on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 8) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 9) WAHIAWA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Paalaa Pupukea Road on Monday, May 4, through Wednesday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 11) WAIKANE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Waikane Valley Road on Thursday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 12) WAIKANE Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Waiahole Valley Road on Thursday, May 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. Traffic will be contraflowed. 13) WAIPAHU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Waipahu Street on Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) HONOLULU TO KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway in both directions between Valley View Drive and the Wilson Tunnel on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 2) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway in the eastbound direction between Nalanieha Street to the Wilson Tunnel on Monday, May 4, through Thursday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for landscaping work. 3) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of the Wilson Tunnel on Wednesday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Richards Street and Awa Street is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Aolele Street on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Elliott Street and Sand Island Access Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes closed in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from 8 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Valkenburgh Street and Elliott Street on Sunday, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Kekaulike Street on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for electrical work. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two left lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Kalihi Street and Alakawa Street on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, over a 24-hour period, for sewer utility work. --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Vineyard Boulevard and Kalanianaole Highway on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Dowestte Avenue on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information, please visit the website for the Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project http://palisewer.org/. 3) NUUANU Two left lane closure on the Pali Highway in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Pulelehua Street on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information, please visit the website for the Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project http://palisewer.org/. 4) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Vineyard Boulevard and Coelho Way on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, for electrical work. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, for grass trimming. 6) NUUANU Lane closure on Pali Highway in both directions between Nuuanu Pali Drive and Auloa Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, for rock shed and resurfacing work. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 7) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information, please visit the website for the Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project http://palisewer.org/. --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Kamakee Street and Ward Avenue on Monday, may 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for excavation work. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) EWA Roving lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions in the vicinity of Keahumoa Parkway on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for road improvements. --- FORT BARRETTE ROAD --- 1) KAPOLEI Lane closure on Fort Barrette Road in both directions between Kamaaha Avenue and Akolo Place on Wednesday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for striping work. Turn lanes onto Kamaaha Avenue will be closed. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Kaunui Drive on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bus stop improvements. --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kailua Road in both directions in the vicinity of Hamakua Drive on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and litter removal. --- WAIAWA ROAD --- 1) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Waiawa Road in both directions in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for maintenance work. Traffic may be contraflowed. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Lei stands and car rental loop on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Lane closure and traffic shift on Aolele Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KALIHI STREET --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Kalihi Street in the northbound direction between Nimitz Highway and School Street on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sidewalk repairs. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Middle Street in the northbound direction in the vicinity of North King Street on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sidewalk repairs. --- ULUNE STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Ulune Street in both directions in the vicinity of Kahuapaani Street on Sunday, May 3, through Friday morning, May 8, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and pavement marking installations. --- VALKENBURGH STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Valkenburgh Street in both directions in the vicinity of Nimitz Highway on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Sunday, May 3, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) NORTH HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 14 and 16, between Old Mamalahoa Highway and Leopolino Road, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) PAAUILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 36 and 38, near Kaumoalii Stream Bridge, on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail installation work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) --- 1) PAHOA – (24-Hour Work) Lane shift on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between Ilima Street and Ainaloa Boulevard, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, over a 24-hour period, for construction of the Ainaloa Roundabout. --- MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) --- 1) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 113 and 122, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 101 and 106, Ke Ala Nui O Aoi and Mamalahoa Highway, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) HILO Lane closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) between mile markers 4 and 8, Lama Street and Keeau 9 1/2 mile camp, in the vicinity of Hilo on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., for landscaping maintenance. 4) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions in between mile markers 39 and 45, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- DANIEL K. INOUYE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 200) --- 1) NORTH HILO Right lane closure on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Route 200) in the eastbound direction between mile markers 9 and 12.5, on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for shoulder construction. --- HONOKAA-WAIPIO ROAD (ROUTE 240) -- 1) HONOKAA Closure of single lane at a time on Honokaa-Waipio Road (Route 240) in both directions between mile markers 4 and 9, Mauka Cane Haul Road and Mud Lane, on Saturday, May 2 through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for landscaping work. --- KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD/HAWI ROAD (ROUTE 250) --- 1) KOHALA Closure of a single lane at a time on Kohala Mountain Road (Route 250) in both directions between mile markers 14 and 19, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). --- AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270) --- 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions between Akana Place and Makapala Road, on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline installation. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow).

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — KAMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) — 1) KEKAHA (24-HOUR WORK) Emergency single lane closure on Kamualii Highway (Route 50) in the westbound direction between Kekaha Beach Park and the Kekaha Landfill, near mile marker 28, effective immediately, for drainage embankment repairs due to erosion from recent storms. The lane will remain closed until further notice. Alternating traffic is routed through the open eastbound lane. 2) KOLOA Shoulder closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) in both directions between Puuana Road and Maluhia Road on Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for shoulder work and vegetation removal. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KILAUEA Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction, in the vicinity of mile marker 25, on Saturday, May 2, through Friday, May 8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for tree clearing and slope stabilization work. 2) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. 3) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Emergency closure of the southbound lanes of Kuhio Highway (Route 56) at the Wailua River Bridge (mile marker 5.8) 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. Throughout the closure, one lane on the adjacent Wailua Cane Haul Bridge (makai of the Wailua River Bridge) will be contraflowed to allow traffic in both directions. Traffic control signs have been installed and delineators put in place for visibility and safety.

Yesterday, 823 people arrived in Hawaii including 188 visitors and 315 residents. 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. Crew = flight crew members Intended Resident = people who are moving to Hawaii such as military members and their families, and former residents who intend to live in Hawaii Resident = people who have a Hawaii ID Transit = people who are in transit to another location through Hawaii and aren’t leaving the airport Visitor = people who do not have a Hawaii ID including essential health care workers, essential federal workers, former residents such as mainland college students coming to stay with family, military on temporary assignment, and leisure travelers For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

Hawai‘i is mourning the passing of another kupuna that may be associated with COVID-19 infection. Dept. of Health Director (DOH) Dr. Bruce Anderson said, “Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of another valued member of our community. COVID-19 is still a critical issue for everyone in Hawai‘i. Please follow social distancing guidelines and current emergency rules to help protect our most vulnerable people.” DOH reports the 17th death is a woman, over 60-years-old, with underlying medical conditions. She had been in the hospital at Maui Memorial Medical Center since late February. Her infection occurred in mid-April. COVID-19 is not believed to be the primary cause of death, due to her other serious illnesses, but may have been a contributing factor to her passing. With the state’s infection curve flattening, and single digit new COVID-19 cases being reported in the past few days, Anderson and other state leaders caution we must not let our guard down. He said, “With the pending reopening of businesses, we urge everyone to continue doing what they’ve been doing - stay at home, unless it’s necessary to go out, practice social distancing, wash your hands, and wear masks. For now, this is our new normal, in order to protect each other and prevent the spread of the disease.”

A partnership of non-profit and governmental organizations is expanding a program that is serving free healthy meals, prepared according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards, to eleven Oʻahu sites reaching about 1,700 children and youth per day. Since Hawaiʻi public schools were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this partnership has been increasing its capacity to provide free meals to keiki, as a complement the meal distribution sites that the Department of Education (DOE) is operating at about 70 public schools, out of 256 across the state. The newest sites serving lunch are at Kuhio Elementary School in Honolulu and Puʻuwai Momi in ʻAiea. Palama Settlement in Kalihi will continue to be the only site serving suppers. On a typical school day, nearly 65,000 economically disadvantaged Hawaiʻi students benefit from free or reduced-price school breakfast and lunch. For many, these are the only nutritious meals that they eat regularly. For their families, these meals help relieve financial stress by reducing their food budgets. During the summer, when students are not able to eat free or reduced-price meals at school, community partners work together to provide food to children and youth in low-income areas via the federal Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Four SFSP sponsors—YMCA of Honolulu, Parents And Children Together, Palama Settlement, and Windward Nazarene Academy—have stepped up to provide free meals for keiki in low-income areas on Oʻahu during these unplanned school closures. The sponsors are partnering with Aloha Harvest, Kapiʻolani Community College, Lanakila Pacific, Hawaiʻi Appleseed, and Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs to get the meals prepared and delivered. The following eleven sites provide free healthy grab-and-go meals, Monday through Friday, to keiki up to age 18: View a map of the below sites here. Through June 30, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Halawa View Apartments 99-009 Kalaloa Street ʻAiea, Hawaiʻi 96701 INSPIRE Church – Mililani 95-061 Waimakua Drive  Mililani, HI 96789 Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange 1638 Kamehameha IV Road Honolulu, HI 96819 Kuhio Elementary School 2759 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96826 Melemanu Recreation Center 98-2031 Waikalani Place Mililani, HI 96789 Nuʻuanu YMCA 1441 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813 Puohala Elementary School 45-233 Kulauli Street Kaneʻohe, HI 96744 Puʻuwai Momi 99-132 Kohomua Street ʻAiea, HI 96701 Through May 31, 3:30 to 4:30 PM Palama Settlement 810 North Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96817 Through May 31, Noon to 12:30 PM Parents And Children Together Kuhio Park Terrace Resource Center 1485 Linapuni Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Through the end of Summer, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Windward Nazarene Academy 45-232 Puaae Road Kaneʻohe, HI 96744 source: https://hiappleseed.org/2020/03/community-partnership-free-meals-keiki-covid19/

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for so many of us. Beyond keeping our families healthy and safe, we are all being affected economically in different ways. We have made changes to one of our child care subsidies programs to help more families afford child care and reduce their expenses. What’s Different? During this crisis, DHS is temporarily expanding eligibility for Child Care Connection Hawaii (CCCH). Some of the most notable changes include: • No income cap – CCCH subsidies will be awarded to all families impacted by this emergency, with priority given to underserved and at-risk families, so long as money is available. • Suspension of activity requirements – parents temporarily do not have to meet activity requirements to assist families who have lost jobs and are looking for new employment. • Suspension of subsidy co-payments – parents may have their family co-payment portion of the subsidy payment waived. • Ability to hold spots – families who have kept their child at home during this crisis or whose providers have temporarily closed can still use subsidies to hold their child’s spot until their provider reopens. These changes are meant to help families who are impacted by COVID-19. We know that our recovery as a community and state means that families need someplace safe to send their youngest children when parents start to go back into the office or look for new employment. Your ability to afford child care is essential to overall recovery. Please apply if you need help. Please apply if you need help paying for child care. https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/ccch-subsidies/ source: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/ccch-subsidies/

Outbreaks of infectious diseases can happen on cruise ships because people spend time close together and with travelers from many countries. Disease can spread between ships when crew members from a ship with an outbreak transfer to other ships. Infected people may also travel on cruise ships between countries. For these reasons, outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships pose a risk for rapid spread of disease beyond the voyage and into communities across the globe. Because of the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the high risk of COVID-19 spread on cruise ships, the US government issued a No Sail Order for cruise ships in waters subject to US jurisdiction and has advised US travelers to defer all cruise travel. The No Sail Order is published in the Federal Register. CDC continues to work to control COVID-19 on cruise ships at sea while also protecting against further introduction and spread of COVID-19 into communities. The COVID-19 pandemic is constantly evolving, and aggressive efforts are needed to contain the spread. CDC will continue to evaluate and update our recommendations as the situation evolves. What is the No Sail Order? In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the increased risk of spread of COVID-19 on cruise ships, CDC published the first industry-wide No Sail Order on March 14 to prevent, among other things, new passengers from boarding cruise ships. CDC extended its No Sail Order, effective April 15, 2020, to continue to suspend all cruise ship operations in waters subject to US jurisdiction. Among other things, cruise lines are required to develop comprehensive plans to prevent, detect, respond to, and contain COVID-19 on their cruise ships to protect the health and safety of both passengers and crew. How long is the No Sail Order in effect? The extended Order is in effect until one of the following occurs: The Secretary of Health and Human Services declares that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency, or The CDC Director rescinds or modifies the order based on specific public health or other considerations, or 100 days have passed from April 15, the date the extended order was published in the Federal Registerexternal icon and went into effect.100 days from April 15 is July 24. Why did CDC extend the No Sail Order? The No Sail Order was extended to protect the public, cruise ship passengers, cruise ship crews, and other industry workers. By restricting cruise ship passenger operations, the Order helps achieve several public health goals: Prevents further spread of COVID-19 into and within the United States Preserves critical federal, state, and local resources that are needed to respond to COVID-19 Preserves critical healthcare, emergency, and port resources What cruise ships does the No Sail Order cover? The No Sail Order applies to all cruise ships, which it defines as commercial passenger ships with the capacity to carry more than 250 people and where an overnight stay onboard by passengers or crew is anticipated. The Order applies to all cruise ships operating, or seeking to operate, in waters subject to US jurisdiction, including those that have previously voluntarily suspended operations. It does not apply to cargo ships. What does the No Sail Order mean for my upcoming trip? Passengers who plan to travel by cruise ship should contact their cruise line companies directly for further information. On March 17, 2020, CDC issued a Level 3 travel health notice with a clear recommendation to avoid all cruise travel due to ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the increased risk of person-to-person spread of infectious diseases on cruise ships. The No Sail Order suspends all cruise ship operations in waters subject to US jurisdiction. What is CDC doing to help cruise ships with crew still on board? We are currently in a phase of the pandemic where it is necessary to implement strict measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Just as the American public has a role to play by staying home to slow the spread, cruise lines have a role to play in properly caring for their crew, including isolating them if they are sick and quarantining them if they have been exposed. Cruise lines operating ships in US waters should have their crew do the same thing that the American public has been asked to do: Shelter in place Practice social distancing Take other precautions to decrease their risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 CDC has provided clear guidance to cruise lines about how to keep their crew safe during the period of the No Sail Order and what is needed to allow them to disembark. CDC permits cruise ships to disembark their crew members if the cruise line signs an attestation stating that the cruise line has complied with all requirements for the safe disembarkation of crew. These requirements include ensuring safe transportation by noncommercial means, providing cloth face coverings to crew members or ensuring they have their own, and providing instructions to crew members to stay home for 14 days after they reach their destination. The requirements for crew disembarkation, including a signed attestation that the cruise line will adhere to all of CDC’s requirements, has been provided to all cruise lines operating ships in US waters. Crew members who want to disembark should contact their cruise line about the process for disembarkation. Cruise ships have medical facilities on board that can provide medical care to sick crew members as needed. As part of their cruise ship plans, cruise lines should make sure they have enough medical staff, equipment, supplies, and other resources to provide care for sick people on board. They also need a plan to transfer sick crew members to a hospital on land if they need medical care that the ship’s medical facility can’t provide. CDC and federal partners are monitoring ships with crew only, and we are working with the cruise companies and local and state health departments to ensure that seriously ill crew members can get medical assistance on land if the ship can’t provide it. CDC remains committed to humanitarian medical evacuation for people in need of lifesaving support. What is CDC doing to help cruise ships with passengers still on board? A small number of passengers are still aboard cruise ships in and around US waters. These passengers are awaiting repatriation to their home countries. CDC is working with partners as part of the Unified Command, including Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, port authorities, local and state health departments, and Department of State, along with cruise lines, to help remaining cruise ship passengers get home as quickly and safely as possible. Cruise Ships International Voyages Affected by COVID-19 These are cruise ships that had international voyages with US ports, which are under US CDC jurisdiction. International voyages without US ports of call are not under CDC jurisdiction and not included. International cruise voyages were suspended on March 14, 2020, due to CDC’s No Sail Order. *CDC was notified about COVID-19-positive travelers who had symptoms while on board these ships. For all other ships, CDC was notified about travelers who had symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after disembarking. Since these travelers’ symptoms began after the voyage, the traveler might have contracted COVID-19 during the voyage; however, other sources of transmission after the voyage cannot be ruled out. source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-ship/what-cdc-is-doing.html

Representatives from the Department of Transportation and the Hawaii Tourism Authority provided the committee with updates on traveler quarantine procedures. Within the past two weeks of the DOT Airports Division’s enhanced verification process – which has only begun since Tuesday for neighbor island airports -- 27 visitors were forced to leave the state for quarantine violations or lacking proper lodging and 330 arrivals have been referred to law enforcement. The HTA has made over 14,000 follow-up calls so far. Per the Special Committee’s request, in regards to passenger processing, the department has replaced 24 of the 40 statewide contract workers with redeployed state workers. The DOT explained that they are continuing to transition out contract workers for this purpose, but did not indicated when this would be completed. The committee also requested that the DOT and HTA flag arrivals that have reservations for less than 14 days to be sure they have left Hawai‘i. Although the process includes calling hotels directly for a visitor’s reservations and compliance, the Airports Division does not call residential addresses, including legal or illegal vacation rentals, to verify the arriving passenger will be staying at the address. The committee requested a copy of DOT’s enhanced verification procedures. It also requested that calls be made to residential addresses to verify if, and for how long, the visitors will be staying there. Furthermore, the committee asked that the DOT consider visiting those addresses to be sure the visitors are quarantining. Both DOT and HTA recognize that the enhanced verification system’s current capacity and processes would not be effective if arrivals increase over current levels. The Special Committee insisted that the DOT develop a plan on how the system could ramp up when the travel industry reopens. HTA CEO Chris Tatum reported that letters have been sent to airlines and online travel portals requesting that their respective websites provide more information on the travel quarantine before potential visitors decide to book flights. Delta Airlines, Expedia, and one other business have responded to the letters, and Tatum said HTA will follow-up with others again. On airport surveillance, the Department of Health said that international air carriers are required to report if they suspect a passenger may have flu-like symptoms. If so, airport medical personnel examine the passenger in question, and if the symptoms are confirmed, they contact DOH. The department then tests, with the passenger’s consent, for the illness and then tracks that disease. Director Dr. Bruce Anderson and State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park also reported that while antibody testing is not yet part of the State’s program, it may be added if a reliable test for COVID-19 is created. Antibody testing would show who was exposed to the disease and how widely the virus spread. When it comes to the Governor’s proclamation of a 14-day quarantine, Dr. Park state that, from her perspective, the state should maintain it for as long as possible. Dr. Anderson added that “from a public health perspective, the 14-day quarantine has been extraordinarily effective, but there is some concern with non-compliance.” The committee questioned the State’s ability to maintain enforcement as the number of visitors continue to increase. Members insisted that it be made clear at all levels of government that the quarantine will be in place for the near-future, and that plans must be made now to ensure that it can be managed and enforced as visitor numbers increase. When the Special Committee expressed its concern with the Governor’s proclamation requiring a 14-day quarantine, but not a 14-day hotel reservation, Dr. Anderson responded by saying “I would want to make sure that the person has a place to stay for the 14 days,” later adding “who knows what is going to happen after five days. I wouldn’t want to trust that they’re going to renew their hotel room.” The committee asked that the DOH take an active role in advising the Governor on future proclamations and to discuss the inconsistencies of current one. Dr. Anderson indicated that he would do so. Dr. Mark Mugiishi of the Hawaii COVID-19 Public Health Recovery Taskforce reported that the taskforce is a voluntary public and private coalition that is developing a plan of best practices for re-opening the state. The coalition includes leaders from state agencies, businesses, healthcare systems and more. The taskforce’s plan is to provide a tiered approach based on COVID-19 risks to public health and our state’s preparedness to address possible surges of the virus. Risk levels are determined by factors such as the rate of transmission and number of active cases. Preparation includes available testing, contact tracing, and healthcare capacity. Mugiishi said the taskforce expects to finalize plans by the end of next week and present it to the Governor. It hopes to coordinate with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency in developing strategies for relaxing social distancing that is based on best practices from other states and countries. The taskforce recommends reopening the travel industry when Hawaii’s health risk is at Alert Level 1 or when COVID-19 is contained, and the state is capable of quickly addressing any surges in infection. Phyllis Unebasami, Deputy Superintendent of the Department of Education, also reported to the Special Committee on Thursday. The department announced last week that schools would be providing alternative graduation ceremonies due to the pandemic. Plans were announced Thursday that while all ceremonies will be virtual, they will be individualized by the school, with arrangements made by the school and students. Some schools have opted for online graduation speakers, live or pre-recorded. All will allow online access by students and families, and will read the graduates’ names out loud. Some schools may do drive-thru diploma pickups. Per the committee’s request, the department will consider whether to allow at a future date for the traditional “cap toss” part of the traditional ceremony to take place. As for the topic of distance learning, Unebasami said schools have websites with COVID-19 information, including learning activities and scheduled times for teachers to engage with students online. Schools have set up equipment distribution for those students who do not have access to distance learning equipment such as tablets and laptops. Learning packets for students are being distributed by email, through websites, and in person at grab-and-go meal sites. Any school-age child requesting a learning packet while at a meal site is provided one, no questions asked. For vulnerable students, schools and teachers have made numerous attempts to ensure learning packet distribution, including personal delivery by teachers. The DOE is exploring the possibility of creation learning hubs for such students. These learning hubs may be housed in buses that would include school supplies and connectivity for distance learning. Per the committee’s request, the department will offer programs and opportunities to reach students with whom schools have not been able to connect with during the school closure period. The committee also requests that it be provided the budgetary needs of the grab-and-go meal program and the plans to keep it fully operational. #AloneTogether #COVID19 #Coronavirus #CDC #HawaiiSenate #HawaiiSenateMajority

During the extended closure, HIDOE will provide student grab-and-go breakfast and lunch at select schools to children 18 years and under. Children must be present. The Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is working closely with the Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) on COVID-19 guidance for our students, teachers, parents and staff. In close coordination with DOH, existing HIDOE emergency response plans are being adapted for future implementation when needed. Detailed communications from schools are planned to keep parents notified should the situation arise. Please view the COVID-19 resources below and learn about specific steps you can take to avoid it. #HIDOE #GrabAndGoLunch #DOH

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Office of the Securities Commissioner is warning the public about investment schemes that are circulating on popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Amidst ongoing stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many turn to social media to stay connected.  While there are many benefits of using social media, it’s important to remember that scammers too, will try to benefit from the increased usage. Social media connections can provide scammers with the opportunity to reach large numbers of potential investors and make quick money.  The schemes being perpetrated are simply old scams wrapped in a new package.  Often times, the underlying scam is a Ponzi or Pyramid Scheme. “Our Securities Enforcement Branch has been receiving inquiries statewide about a so-called opportunity called the ‘Loom’ or ‘Octagon Game’ that has been circulating on various social media sites,” said Hawaii Securities Commissioner Ty Nohara.  “Our Enforcement Branch is investigating the matter and urges caution before participating in any investment on social media.” If you have been solicited, or if you have any information regarding the “Loom”, “Octagon Game” or other pyramid scheme and/or its promoters, contact the Securities Enforcement Branch at (808) 586-2740, toll free at 1-877-HI-SCAMS, or email: seb@dcca.hawaii.gov.  Please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. For more information, including fraud prevention tips, visit our website at https://cca.hawaii.gov/sec/iep/ source: http://cca.hawaii.gov/blog/release-state-issues-warning-about-investment-schemes-circulating-on-social-media/

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division (SLD) has distributed a total of 12 Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid test instruments to all counties. The rapid coronavirus tests can produce results within 15 minutes when conducted in a certified laboratory. “Having this capability to test a critically ill patient within 15 minutes is a great tool in the fight against COVID-19.” Said Dr. Edward Desmond, State Laboratories Division Administrator. “It helps us detect the virus quickly and respond much faster to help the patient and inform staff to ensure safety measures are in place.” Six instruments have been sent to county medical systems (two each to DOH District Health Office laboratories on Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i) and six instruments to clinical laboratories and health systems on O‘ahu (two each to Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, and Kaiser Permanente). Distribution for O‘ahu laboratories was based on healthcare and laboratory systems with the highest demand capacity throughout the state. For neighbor islands, these instruments enabled testing on-island for the first time. Test kits, used with each instrument, can test up to 24 samples. Additional supplies of rapid test kits are expected to arrive next week. In Maui County, the Abbott test was conducted on a hospitalized patient, who tested negative and was subsequently transferred into hospice care. The equipment helped to confirm that the patient could be transferred safely to another healthcare facility. The Abbott instruments were provided at no cost to the state with federal funding from the International Reagent Resource (IRR). Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifies that use of the rapid testing equipment be conducted on symptomatic patients. Requesting physicians will utilize the test kits based on priority symptoms and factors. About the State Laboratories Division (SLD) The Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) is located in Pearl City. SLD performs laboratory testing to support disease control and other health related programs including the Disease Outbreak Control Division (DOCD). The State Lab regularly tests samples for viruses and related agents which cause flu and the common cold. This enables DOCD to keep track of what is causing respiratory disease in the community and implement control measures if it is necessary. source: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/hawaii-department-of-health-distributes-covid-19-rapid-test-equipment-and-supplies-to-public-health-and-clinical-laboratories-in-all-counties/