Zippy’s, the beloved Hawaiʻi-based restaurant chain, celebrated the one-year anniversary of its first Mainland location last year, and now it’s poised to open its second. A year after it opened in Las Vegas, Zippy’s announced its opening a second location—also in Vegas, about 8 miles away at 4590 S. Hualapai Way—in the Summerlin South area. […]
A popular attraction—and one of our favorite places on Kauaʻi—closed on Oct. 31, 2024. Makauwahi Cave Reserve, the largest limestone cave in Hawaiʻi and has preserved over 10,000 years of sedimentary history, is no longer accessible to the public. After 20 years the leaseholders of the cave returned the property back to the landowner, Grove
It’s no surprise: Kīlauea’s latest eruption is drawing crowds to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. In the early hours of Dec. 23, Kīlauea—one of the world’s most active volcanoes—started erupting in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with spectacular lava fountains. Since then, though, the eruption has fluctuated in its intensity and can stop at anytime. Though Kīlauea has erupted
So much happened in 2024 in Hawaiʻi, from Kīlauea (briefly) erupting in a remote area of Hawaiʻi Island to sightings of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, which came within 44 million miles of Earth. Here were our—and your—favorite Hawaiʻi stories of 2024, in chronological order. 1. One of the Most Popular Tourist Attractions on Lānaʻi is a Cat
After a three-month pause, Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island is erupting again. The eruption started Monday morning following increased earthquake activity beneath its summit, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It started around 2:30 a.m. HST within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Webcam imagery shows flowing lava and a line of fissures spewing lava
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is on today at Waimea Bay—and you don’t have to be on the beach to watch it. Contest sponsor Rip Curl is streaming the prestigious contest live starting at 8 a.m. HST. Honolulu lifeguard Luke Shepardson won the last contest in January 2023. Another Oahu North Shore native, John
Planning a trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park next year? The Kīlauea Visitor Center, which is often the first stop for visitors to the national park on Hawaiʻi Island, will be closed starting Feb. 17, 2025 for extensive renovations. The KVC renovations include: The addition of a covered hālau (pavilion) on the west end of
After opening presents on Christmas morning, many local families and visitors make it a tradition to hit the Islands’ golden beaches or verdant hiking trails. But there are numerous parks and outdoor attractions that will be closed on Dec. 25. As you start to plan your Christmas morning, it’s always wise to double check what
Set in a picturesque cove along the Kauaʻi coastline, Timbers Kauaʻi Ocean Club & Residences is the centerpiece of an expansive 450-acre property. With exceptional amenities such as two- to four-bedroom residences, the island’s only Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole golf course and oceanfront fine dining at Hualani’s—featuring fresh produce from an on-site 16.5-acre organic farm—the
Starting this week tickets to attend the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival in April 2025 are available—but they’re going fast. In order to snag these coveted tickets, you’ll have to mail in a ticket request form with a cashier’s check or money order, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Once organizers receive the request form
If you’re heading to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park anytime soon—and you really should!—you should know the national park is undergoing a massive, two-year construction project to repair, improve and remove damaged buildings and infrastructure at the summit of Kīlauea. That means you can expect—and should prepare for—delays at the entrance station, temporary area closures and
If you’ve ever explored the Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve on Oʻahu westernmost promontory, you’ll know how special it is. Not only is it one of the last intact sand dune ecosystems in the main Hawaiian Islands, but the area is also home to wedge-tailed shearwaters, Laysan albatross and Hawaiian monk seals. (Winter months bring humpback whales
