Hawaiʻi is one of the best places in the world to view the night sky—and you don’t have to be on the top of Mauna Kea or Haleakalā, either. Thanks to the relatively low light pollution and the islands’ isolated location in the Pacific Ocean, stars are never more than a glance away. You don’t […]
Here is a list of popular events, festivals and activities that are cancelled, postponed or still going on in the Islands. Bookmark this page or check back for updates. ALL ISLANDS Photo: David Croxford Noodle Fest, which was originally scheduled for March, postponed to June, postponed again to September, has now been canceled. Rice Fest, which
Gov. David Ige announced at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport today that he will be greenlighting a passenger testing program that would allow those who have tested negative for COVID-19 to skip the state’s current mandatory 14-day quarantine for all trans-pacific passengers. It’s also important to note that those looking to use this bypass will
A month ago, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began increasing access to its 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island, coinciding with the state slowly reopening beaches, parks, malls and other public places. On June 15 the park rolled out its next phase of reopening, which includes some of its most popular hikes with new guidelines on safety and social distancing.
Just because it looks like it’s summer everyday in Hawai‘i—year-round tropical weather and postcard perfect beaches definitely make it seem that way—doesn’t mean it actually is. In fact, there are tons of activities, festivals and foods to be had during the Islands’ summer months, and we highlighted quite a few of them in our article,
The 14-day quarantine order for Neighbor Island travel was lifted on June 16 and I took a day trip from Honolulu to Līhuʻe the very next day. Working in communications at Hawaiian Airlines, I was well versed in what to expect. But I was also ready for surprises. (Aren’t we all, these days?) SEE ALSO:
Ever want to walk down Kālakaua Avenue, Waikīkī’s main drag, without having to worry about cars or traffic? Well, now’s your chance. The road closure ends on the corner of Kālakaua Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue.Photo: Kevin Allen Parking was also pleasantly easy to find. Dozens of empty stall could be found at the International Market Place, which is always
Beaches, parks, mall and restaurants have recently reopened in Hawaiʻi after being closed for months to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Now, other attractions are reopening, too. This month the Bishop Museum and the Waikīkī Aquarium, both on Oʻahu, are opening their doors to the public—with new safety protocols in place. The museum, which was founded
It’s that time of the year once more. Our 22nd annual Photo Contest is now taking submissions for our five featured categories: Land, Ocean, People, Sunset and Wildlife. Whether it’s that magical shot you took on your last vacation, where everything lined up just right, or a photo that you spent all morning setting up, as long as it was
Starting today, June 12, Halekalā National Park is open to the public again, after closing temporarily due to the spread of COVID-19 in the Islands. The park, which sprawls over 30,000 acres in Upcountry Maui and includes the massive 10,023-foot Haleakalā volcano, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Park entrance fees will be temporarily
Hawaiʻi officials extended the mandatory 14-day quarantine for all trans-Pacific visitors to the Islands through July 31 to combat the spread of COVID-19 to the Islands. Gov. David Ige announced Wednesday that the mandatory self-quarantine, which requires all trans-Pacific passengers to stay in their hotel room or place of lodging for 14 days, will run to
Like most visitor attractions in Hawaiʻi, ʻIolani Palace closed in March due to the spread of COVID-19. But the iconic landmark in Honolulu is planning to reopen on Friday, June 19, albeit with new regulations (face mask requirements, temperature checks) and adjusted hours. “While we are eager to say ‘e komo mai’ once again, the
