PLEASE NOTE:Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two center lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Ward Avenue overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 10 p.m. through 4 a.m., for signage work. 2) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 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. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Intermittent lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Monday, Aug. 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, 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) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kalaeloa Boulevard overpass and the Kunia Interchange on Saturday night, Aug. 1, from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., for lighting work. 7) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Makakilo Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 8) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Waiawa Road overpass and Lehua Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for railing repairs. 9) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway/Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) on Wednesday night, Aug. 5, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for permanent striping work. Motorists will be detoured. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) MILILANI Right lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions between Ka Uka Boulevard and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Middle Street on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 2) MOANALUA Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass and on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting improvements. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) KANEOHE (WEEKEND WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) PEARL CITY Left lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Waiawa Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for trenching work. 2) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaukonahua Road and Dillingham Airfield on Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 3) WAIANAE (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder and right lane will be closed over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. Two lanes will remain open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction for morning rush hour. For afternoon rush hour, two lanes will be open in the westbound direction and one lane in the eastbound direction around 3 p.m. 4) WAIANAE Shoulder closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Kili Drive and Kaena Point on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for striping work. 5) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Fort Weaver Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for fence repairs. 2) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Likelike Highway and Keaahala Road on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) KAILUA Roving closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Old Kailua Road and Keolu Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for signage work. 2) KAILUA Right lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Old Kailua Road and Kamehameha Highway on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grafitti removal. 3) WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Kailua Road and Makapuu Lighthouse Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Honomanu Street on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for lighting repairs. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Laumaka Street on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, over a 24-hour period, 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 (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, 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 Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Pulama Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for drain cleaning. Traffic will be contraflowed. 5) KAHALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Johnson Road on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. 6) KAHUKU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Puuluana Street on Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pole repairs. 7) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Kaneohe Bay Drive on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 8) KANEOHE Left lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the westbound direction between the H-3 Freeway and Castle Junction on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for repaving work. 9) PUNALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Punaluu Valley Road on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between the Wilson Tunnel and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) 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 (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Aolele Street and Elliott Street on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Aolele Street on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of the Valkenburgh Street intersection on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Monday morning, Aug. 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 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. 5) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the westbound direction between Pacific Street and Alakawa Street and on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for sewer maintenance work. --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, for construction activities. 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 2) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, for electrical and median work. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please view the project website at http://palihighway.org. 3) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, 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. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in both directions between Aolele Street and Nimitz Highway on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.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. --- 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, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 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 Alternating closure of Kualakai Parkway in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Keahumoa Parkway on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for survey work. Traffic will be contraflowed and one lane in each direction will be open at all times. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD (ROUTE 76) --- 1) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating two lane closures on Fort Weaver Rd in the northbound direction between Laulaunui Street and the H-1 Freeway overpass on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., for road reconstruction and repaving. Connecting ramps below will be closed as well. Left turn lanes closed on the eastbound H-1 Freeway Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) to Kunia Road in the northbound direction Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway onramp from Fort Weaver Road in the northbound direction Full closure of the eastbound Waipahu offramp (Exit 5) from the northbound Fort Weaver Road 2) EWA (NIGHT WORK) Alternating two lane closures on Fort Weaver Rd in the southbound direction between the H-1 Freeway overpass and Laulaunui Street on Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road reconstruction and repaving. Connecting ramps below will be closed as well. Full closure of the westbound H-1 Freeway Ewa offramp (Exit 5A) Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Kapolei offramp (Exit 6A) Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Waipahu offramp (Exit 5) Full closure of the westbound Farrington Highway onramp to Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction 3) EWA Roving closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions in the vicinity of Papipi Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement markings. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Road No. 2 on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 7 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) Full closure of Aolele Street in both directions in the vicinity of the lei stand/car rental loop on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 11 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 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, 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 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Single lane closure on Kalihi Street in both directions in the vicinity of Dillingham Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, 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 --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Middle Street in the southbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 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 — PAIWA STREET — 1) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Paiwa Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., for permanent road striping. 2) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waikele/Waipahu offramp (Exit 7) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, Aug. 3 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. Motorists will be detoured. 3) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the southbound Paiwa Street onramp to the westbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, Aug. 3 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. Motorists will be detoured. 4) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, Aug. 3 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. Motorists will be detoured — UALENA STREET — 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Ualena Street nightly Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. Motorists and pedestrians will be detoured and on street parking will not be allowed. Intermittent stoppages will take place Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- VALKENBURGH STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Valkenburgh Street in both directions in the vicinity of the Nimitz Highway intersection on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 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 --- WAIALAE AVENUE --- 1) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Waialae Avenue in the westbound direction between Kapiolani Boulevard and Kapahulu Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility replacements.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today updated Public Health Emergency Rules that limit indoor and outdoor social gatherings to no more than 10 people. The updated rules have been signed by Mayor Victorino and sent to the Governor for approval. The rules are to take effect starting Friday, July 31, 2020. “Today, our state reported a triple-digit increase in COVID-19 cases for the second-straight day, including four additional new cases for Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “We’ve had 42 cases this month, compared to just four in May and three in June. This rise in cases statewide continues to concern me and there have been many reports of large parties, drum circles and other gatherings, which could jeopardize the safety of our keiki and kupuna. I believe this rule change is necessary to help protect our community from future spikes and outbreaks.” Businesses and places of worship will still be allowed to function under existing County and State rules. Businesses such as restaurants, bars and beauty salons must continue to follow health and safety guidelines outlined in the emergency rules. County parks and beach parks will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The use of large structures that may attract gatherings, such as tents and pavilions, will be prohibited. Recent cases in Maui County have been linked to large gatherings and groups, which the State Department of Health and Maui District Health Office are investigating. We continue to ask for the public’s cooperation and to follow directions from our health officials. “It pains me to make these decisions, but we need to take steps to discourage large gatherings,” Mayor Victorino said. “I want to thank all the businesses and residents who continue to heed our advice by maintaining physical distance from others and wearing face coverings whenever you leave your home. These are extremely difficult and frustrating times for all of us, and we will continue to do everything we can to support our people. But always remember: We are Maui County strong.” For more information and updates on COVID-19 in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that Governor David Ige has approved the City and County of Honolulu’s amended order that removes “bars” as a designated business or operation from Exhibit A (effectively shutting down bars). The closure of O‘ahu bars will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Enforcement will begin on Friday, July 31. The change is due to ongoing and heightened public health concerns linked to the spread of COVID-19. In addition, changes to the Restaurant provision in the Order prohibits the sale, service, and consumption of liquor on the premises after 10 p.m. daily, also beginning Friday, July 31. Restaurants found in noncompliance with the Order shall be subject to immediate closure for a 24 hour period effected by the Honolulu Police Department and/or the Honolulu Liquor Commission. A signed version of the Amended Emergency Order No. 2020-21, can be found at honolulu.gov. If you have any questions on Mayor Caldwell’s Ho‘oulu i Honolulu 5.0 Order, the City and County of Honolulu COVID-19 information call center remains open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays. O‘ahu residents are encouraged to visit the website, oneoahu.org to get answers to frequently asked questions. If they do not find an answer to their questions on the site, residents can call the 768-CITY (2489) information hotline or email covidresponse@honolulu.gov

The County of Hawai‘i has released the Hawai‘i Island Tourism Strategic Plan 2020-2025 (https://www.rd.hawaiicounty.gov/economic-development/tourism) . This is a guiding document for the County to ensure Responsible Tourism, which is respectful to communities, and natural and cultural resources. To develop the Hawai‘i Island Tourism Strategic Plan, the County conducted research and gathered input from over 400 representatives from the visitor industry, community, and public and private sectors to integrate a range of perspectives on the future direction of tourism on Hawai‘i Island. “If we are going to share with visitors, it must come from a place of abundance,” said a community member from Hāmākua. An industry stakeholder also shared: “Educating people before they get to the Island is important. People should know quickly what to do and what not to do. They need to be a part of the solutions.” The Plan fosters the concept idea that successful tourism starts with a high quality of life for residents defined by Ola ka ‘Aina, Ola ke Kanaka (Healthy Land, Healthy People), and sets it as the vision for the future. The Plan incorporates recent sentiments of members of Hawai‘i Island communities, visitor industry stakeholders, businesses and government officials who will guide the County in achieving four goals related to Responsible Tourism, Pono-Based Communication, Place-Based Communication, and Infrastructure. For further information, contact Frecia Cevallos, Tourism Specialist, Department of Research and Development at (808)961-8505 or Frecia.cevallos@Hawai‘icounty.gov

Due to current circumstances because of COVID-19, the Board of Education ("Board") will be holding a virtual Special Meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Please click here to view materials for the Special Meeting. There is no physical location for the meeting. Please click here to view the Governor's Tenth Supplementary Proclamation, issued July 17, 2020, which suspends provisions of Sunshine Law due to COVID-19. The Board encourages members of the public to submit written and/or oral testimony. Please submit written testimony to Testimony.BOE@boe.hawaii.gov. To sign-up to testify orally, please click here. For further instructions regarding how to submit written and/or oral testimony, please click here. Please find the WebEx link to register to join the meeting here. The meeting number is:  126 109 6264 The meeting password is:  joinmeeting To join by phone, call 1-844-621-3956 (Call-in toll-free number (US)) The meeting access code is:  126 109 6264 The attendee id number is:  # (pound key) Please click here to access a PDF with step-by-step instructions. For more detailed instructions on how to access the live broadcast, click here. The live audio broadcast is audio only for both Board members and the public. Nothing will be shown on the screen. Persons requiring an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability should contact the Board Office at BOE.Hawaii@boe.hawaii.gov or at (808) 586-3334 as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow additional time to fulfill your request. We will try to obtain the accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Board Office at BOE.Hawaii@boe.hawaii.gov or at (808) 586-3334.

Today marks 18 weeks since the state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawai'i from out of state. Yesterday, 2,380 people arrived in Hawai'i. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawai'i daily, including residents and visitors. 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 Hawai'i Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands in June 2020. Visitor arrivals were down 98.2 percent compared to a year ago, according to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s (HTA) Tourism Research Division. All passengers arriving from out-of-state during June were required to abide by a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. Exemptions include travel for essential reasons like work or healthcare. The interisland quarantine was in effect for the first half of June, ending on June 15. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also continued to enforce its “No Sail Order” on all cruise ships. In June, a total of 17,068 visitors traveled to Hawaii by air service compared to 951,628 total visitors (by air and cruise ships) during the same period a year ago. Most of the visitors were from U.S. West (10,149, -97.8%) and U.S. East (5,596, -97.7%). A few visitors came from Japan (40, -100.0%) and Canada (57, -99.7%). There were 1,226 visitors from All Other International Markets (-98.9%). Many of these visitors were from Guam, and a small number of visitors were from Oceania, Other Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and the Pacific Islands. Total visitor days dropped 94.6 percent year-over-year. A total of 110,570 trans-Pacific air seats serviced the Hawaiian Islands in June, down 90.6 percent from a year ago. There were no direct flights or scheduled seats from Japan, Canada, Oceania, and Other Asia, and very few scheduled seats from U.S. East (-94.5%), U.S. West (-88.4%) and Other countries (-54.5%). Year-to-Date 2020 In the first half of 2020, total visitor arrivals decreased 58.5 percent to 2,156,234 visitors, with significantly fewer arrivals by air service (-58.4% to 2,126,443) and by cruise ships (-61.0% to 29,792) compared to the same period a year ago. Total visitor days dropped 55.2 percent. Year-to-date, visitor arrivals by air service decreased from U.S. West (-59.0% to 927,890), U.S. East (-55.3% to 523,780), Japan (-59.9% to 294,295), Canada (-49.8% to 155,821) and All Other International Markets (-64.7% to 224,657). Other Highlights: U.S. West: In June, 7,442 visitors arrived from the Pacific region compared to 358,030 visitors a year ago, and 2,606 visitors came from the Mountain region compared to 88,264 a year ago. Through the first half of 2020, visitor arrivals declined substantially from both the Pacific (-60.1% to 700,877) and Mountain (-55.2% to 206,772) regions compared to the same period year-over-year. U.S. East: Through the first half of 2020, visitor arrivals dropped considerably from all regions. The three largest regions, East North Central (-53.2% to 110,578), South Atlantic (-61.4% to 96,217) and West North Central (-41.3% to 94,467) saw significant decreases compared to the first half of 2019. Japan: In June, 40 visitors arrived from Japan compared to 126,592 visitors a year ago. Year-to-date through June, arrivals declined 59.9 percent to 294,295 visitors. Canada: In June, 57 visitors arrived from Canada compared to 19,239 visitors a year ago. Year-to-date through June, arrivals dropped to 155,821 visitors (-49.8%). ___________ [1] Aggregate number of days stayed by all visitors.

NEW RECORD NUMBER OF COVID-19 CASES REPORTED DUE TO TESTING DELAYS Number of COVID-19 Cases Top 100 The number of COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday have hit another single-day record, although the State had been anticipating the increase due to lab closures on Sunday and Monday after Hurricane Douglas. The case count for today stands at a total of 109; 98 on O‘ahu, nine (9) on Maui, and two (2) on Kaua‘i. A total of 5,160 tests were processed between Saturday and today. Normally, about 1,000-2,000 tests are processed each day. “The dramatic increase in cases reported today was anticipated based on recent trends since the Fourth of July weekend, which continue,” said State Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson. “We are seeing an increase in small and large social gatherings, including gatherings on beaches and in our parks, at homes and in workplaces. We have also recently seen an increase in cases associated with bars, gyms other establishments where physical distancing and masking is not regularly practiced. Based on data collected on cases through our investigations and contact tracing, we are recommending that strategic actions be taken to further restrict activities associated with these cases,” said Anderson. Venues where multiple clusters have been identified, such as in bars and gyms, will obviously be targeted, said Anderson. Multiple household and other clusters have been associated with social interactions such as house parties, beach parties/gatherings, birthday parties, father’s day and 4th of July gatherings, religious functions, co-workers sitting in prolonged meetings while removing masks to eat or drink, shopping, funeral events, meeting for drinks and socializing at bars. “We’re seeing relaxed rules around our community and in businesses where people stop wearing masks and don’t practice physical distancing. We all have to take personal responsibility to protect ourselves as well as others. Masking and physical distancing not only protect us but also those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. As we anticipate schools to re-open, our children are going to need to look to adults to set an example and we can’t let out guards down right now.”

Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held on Friday, July 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lahaina Aquatic Center. The Lahaina Aquatic Center will be closed all day Friday due to the drive-through testing event. The Lahaina Recreation Center will be closed Friday morning and open at 2 p.m. Minit Medical will be administering the drive-through, with diagnostic and anti-body testing available. Minit Medical will call individuals with all results, which are expected to take one to three days. “We want to mahalo, again, Minit Medical for partnering with us and quickly mobilizing drive-through testing for our West Maui community,” Mayor Victorino said. “We know there are concerns in our community regarding recent cases and events, so please get tested if you are sick or may have been exposed. We also encourage anyone who would like to get tested to call their doctor or visit their local medical care provider. “We need everyone to do their part to keep COVID-19 cases low by avoiding large gatherings, maintaining physical distance with others and frequent hand washing.” Participants can pre-register for the drive-through testing on Minit Medical’s website at www.minitmed.com. They can do same-day registration, but pre-registration saves time and avoids paperwork. Antibody tests are NOT covered by insurance. Those who get antibody testing will receive a bill from Clinical Labs of Hawaii for about $45. “We are pleased to partner with the County to help provide this drive-through testing event in West Maui,” said Justin Prouty, owner of Minit Medical. “Keep in mind, though, that you don’t need to wait for a drive-through to get tested. If you are experiencing symptoms, please call your doctor and get tested.” People who get tested are asked to bring: • Insurance card • Identification • Facial covering / mask Criteria for Molecular testing: • Symptomatic: o Fever/chills o Body aches o Short of breath o Difficulty breathing o Cough o Loss of taste or smell o Diarrhea o Sore throat o Headache o Nausea o Runny nose • Asymptomatic (with possible exposure): o Recent travel to Mainland/International o Positive/possible exposure contact o First responders/essential workers o Pre-operative, pre-procedure testing o Required for travel (costs might be incurred) For more information on the drive-through testing event, call Minit Medical Urgent Care at (808) 667-6161. For more information on COVID-19 in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov

Department of Health: 47 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported All but one of the newly diagnosed coronavirus cases reported by DOH are on O‘ahu. There was a single new case on Maui. Of the 46 total cases, 41 are among adults and six are pediatric cases. Community-associated infection has been identified in eight (8) of the new cases, while travel-association is in two (2). The source of infection for the remaining 37 cases is still under investigation. For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division:https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii

The public is advised that Waha Road Bridge will be closed for construction work on Aug. 3, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. The scope of the work will be to replace the wood decking of the bridge . During the bridge closure, motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to get to their destinations. Anyone with questions may call Scott Suga with the Roads Division at 241-4844.

Yesterday, 875 people arrived in Hawai'i. Some of the airlines canceled flights in anticipation of Hurricane Douglas. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 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. 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 Hawai'i Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/ About the Hawaii Tourism Authority The Hawaii Tourism Authority is the State of Hawaii agency responsible for strategically managing its support of the tourism industry. Established in 1998 to support Hawaii’s leading industry and largest employer, HTA continually strives to help ensure tourism’s sustainability and the benefits it brings to residents and communities statewide. Follow updates about HTA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@HawaiiHTA).