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BREAKING: Governor Ige just announced that starting next Tuesday, November 24th, travelers to Hawaii must have their negative pre-travel test result uploaded t...o travel.hawaii.gov BEFORE boarding their flight to Hawaii or they will need to quarantine for 14 days or the full length of their stay if shorter than 14 days. Testing must still be done 72 hours prior to the flight and results must be received before boarding. Currently, 94% of travelers to Hawaii have their results in hand when they land.

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Some of the beautiful flowers in Hawaii

On a Maui day like today, it's hard to imagine a care in the world. Happy Aloha Friday from DestinationMaui.com!

There is just something about the sunlit greens and blues that are even more spectacular on the road to Hana! You can learn more about the journey here-https://...www.destinationmauivacations.com/hana Also, please note that Waianapanapa State Park now requires reservations, which can be made up to 2 weeks in advance here-http://dlnr.hawaii.gov//parks/maui/waianapanapa-state-park/ #roadtohana #Maui #hanamaui

Help avoid Covid 19 and avoid a ticket, wear a facial covering. Facial coverings are required in Maui County. For more information, visit Mauicounty.gov add re...view the updated County of Maui Public Health Emergency Proclamation, amended October 23, 2020. Maui Police Department continues to enforce the rules set forth in the proclamations issued by Governor David Ige and Mayor Michael Victorino. At the beginning of the response to the Covid 19 pandemic, MPD had a four-prong approach to enforcement: 1. Education educating the public on the rules and orders 2. Warning and Reprimand providing a chance for voluntary compliance, and educating on the repercussions 3. Citations issuance of a written citation to appear in court 4. Arrest as a last resort for those that fail to comply with the rules and orders We thank the community for all the efforts that have been taken to slow the spread. As efforts continue in keeping the community and visitors to islands safe and aware of the rules and orders, through social media, radio, television, airport videos, printed material, and other means, we have encountered those that continue to disregard the rules and orders. Education and information are well-publicized regarding the use of facial coverings and socially distancing. Please help avoid Covid 19 and avoid a ticket, wear a facial covering. Thank you

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Green Sea Turtles

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THE MEANING OF "ALOHA": Aloha is the most Hawaiian word. In the Hawaiian language, it can mean hello or goodbye. It also means love and affection. The word aloh...a is used in a combination with other words, such as aloha kakahiaka, which means good morning; aloha auinala used as a greeting that means good afternoon; and aloha ahiahi is how you can wish good evening in Hawaiian. Because of aloha’s unique meaning and popularity, Hawaii is called the Aloha State. Aloha is a Hawaiian symbol. Its meaning goes beyond any definition you can find about it in the dictionaries. In Hawaii, you hear aloha all the time and you are treated with aloha everywhere. The Spirit of Aloha - The literal meaning of aloha is the presence of breath or the breath of life. It comes from Alo, meaning presence, front and face, and ha, meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and afterwards to spread the love to others. According to the old kahunas (priests), being able to live the Spirit of Aloha was a way of reaching self-perfection and realization for our own body and soul. Aloha is sending and receiving a positive energy. Aloha is living in harmony. When you live the Spirit of Aloha, you create positive feelings and thoughts, which are never gone. They exist in space, multiply and spread over to others. Inspired by the philosophy and the wisdom of the Spirit of Aloha, nowadays many institutions and businesses in Hawaii carry its name: Aloha Tower, Aloha Stadium and Aloha Airlines. Many Hawaiian singers write and perform songs about aloha as well. The Spirit of Aloha as Law - Aloha Spirit is considered a state law. Although the word law sounds too strong and strict, Aloha Spirit is not such a type of law that will get you in trouble if you break it. Its main purpose is to serve as a reminder to government officials while they perform their duties to treat people with deep care and respect, just like their ancestors did. Aloha Spirit is more a lesson than a law. By learning and applying this lesson to real life, government officials can contribute to a better world, a world filled with aloha. Definition of Aloha Spirit State Law - {5-.5} "Aloha Spirit." (a) "Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others. In the contemplation and presence of the life force, "Aloha," the following unuhi laula loa may be used: "Akahai," meaning kindness, to be expressed with tenderness; "Lokahi," meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony; "Oluolu," meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness; "Haahaa," meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty; "Ahonui," meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance. These are traits of character that express the charm, warmth and sincerity of Hawaii's people. It was the working philosophy of Native Hawaiians and was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii. "Aloha" is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. "Aloha" means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. "Aloha" is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. "Aloha" means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable. (b) In exercising their power on behalf of the people and in fulfillment of their responsibilities, obligations and service to the people, the legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, executive officers of each department, the chief justice, associate justices, and judges of the appellate, circuit, and district courts may contemplate and reside with the life force and give consideration to the "Aloha Spirit." [L 1986, c 202, 1] c: to-hawaii.co