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The Wildest Show Concerts at the Honolulu Zoo are Back
The popular evening concert in Waikīkī returns this summer with an all-star lineup.
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.