With Waikiki Shell check-in, 160 American Samoans begin long-awaited journey home
With Waikiki Shell check-in, 160 American Samoans begin long-awaited journey home By Mahealani Richardson | January 18, 2021 at 3:52 PM HST - Updated January 18 at 4:48 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Waikiki Shell parking lot is being used as part of a repatriation effort for American Samoans stuck in the state.
The US territory sealed off its borders at the start of the pandemic nearly 10 months ago, stranding hundreds of residents in Hawaii and across the US. The city is partnering with the state to help facilitate safe travel and quarantine arrangements for those American Samoans.