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ʻĪao Valley State Monument Will Be Closed at the Start of August
The state park will be closed for the final phase of a slope stabilization project and parking lot repairs, which are expected to be completed in January 2023.
Two Hawaiʻi Beaches Make Dr. Beach’s Top 10 for 2022
Oʻahu’s Duke Kahanamoku Beach and Maui’s Wailea Beach are on the list—but not at the top.
Friday Night Fireworks Relaunch in Waikīkī After Two Years
The Waikīkī tradition returns on June 3.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Population Surpasses 1,500 in Hawaiʻi
After decades of decline, the population of this endangered seal species is its highest in more than 20 years.
A Look Behind the Transformation at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali
With its new appearance and stronger ties to Hawaiian culture, the Maui resort is taking luxury to a new level.
Reservations Will Be Required at Hawaiʻi’s Most Recognizable Landmark
Lē‘ahi, also known as Diamond Head, is the third Hawaiʻi state park to require advanced reservations.
Camping at this Popular Oʻahu Beach is Suspended to Protect Green Sea Turtles
Overnight camping at Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimānalo will once again be closed this summer to look after nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
Masks No Longer Required at Hawaiʻi Airports and on Most U.S. Flights
A federal judge in Florida struck down the federal travel-related mask mandate on Monday.
Hawaiʻi Will Drop Indoor Mask Requirements on March 25
The statewide indoor mask mandate will expire at 11:59 p.m. on March 25 along with the Safe Travels program.
Waipiʻo Valley Road Closed Indefinitely
The popular visitor attraction will only allow residents and property owners into the area.
What You Need to Know About Counties in Hawaiʻi Dropping COVID-19 Restrictions
While counties in Hawaiʻi repeal emergency Covid rules, the state's indoor mask mandate still stands.
Hawaiʻi Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Domestic Travel
Starting March 26, domestic travelers will no longer need to quarantine or show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter the state.
Oʻahu Mayor Rick Blangiardi Announces the End of City’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders
For the first time in two years, Oʻahu will not be operating under an emergency order regarding COVID-19.
These Oʻahu Festivals are Making Their Return in 2022
The Waikīkī SPAM Jam, Duke's OceanFest and more O‘ahu festivals are back this year.
Maui Drops Booster Shot Requirement for Full Vaccination Status
Starting today, having a booster shot—while still recommended—will not be required for fully vaccinated activities on Maui.
HAWAIʻI Magazine is Returning to Print in 2022
You read that right, HAWAIʻI Magazine will be back in print starting with our upcoming Readers' Choice Awards issue.
Hawaiʻi Reduces Quarantine Time for COVID-19 to Match CDC Guidelines
The mandatory quarantine period has dropped from ten days to five, along with a slew of other COVID-19 regulation changes.
What to Know About COVID-19 Booster Requirements on Maui
Maui County changes its definition of being “fully vaccinated.”
The Biggest News and Events of 2021 in Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i has had a rollercoaster of a year, so let's take a look back at some of the biggest stories and news that dominated the headlines.
Hawaiʻi Records Its Highest COVID-19 Numbers Over Holidays
Here's how to stay safe and what to expect as Hawaiʻi reports over a thousand COVID-19 cases a day.
DLNR Pulls Saturday Tour Permits for Wailua River on Kauaʻi
With Sunday already a restricted day, tour operators and rental companies will only be able to operate tours during weekdays.
Honolulu Festival Canceled in 2022 Due to COVID-19
For the third year in a row, the Honolulu Festival will be called off.
