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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.
Listen to These 20 Hawaiʻi Holiday Tunes to Get You into the Christmas Spirit
From Willie K's rendition of “O Holy Night” to Henry Kapono’s cover of “Merry Christmas to You,” here are a few Hawaiʻi-Christmas songs you’ll love, curated by HAWAIʻI Magazine staff.
High Surf, Blizzard Watch and More as Cold Front Moves Through Hawaiʻi
When the weather outside is frightful ... stay indoors.
Visitors Must Pay And Reserve Online to Access Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
To combat no-shows, the state is requiring visitors to pay upon making their reservations.
This Little-Known Oʻahu Beach Has an Important History
Kāneʻohe Beach Park was renamed to Nāonealaʻa a Kāneʻohe to honor its historical significance.
Your 2021 Guide to Hawaiʻi’s Thanksgiving Dinners and More
If you're not planning on cooking this Thanksgiving, then you'll want to check out one of these restaurants—and more—for a festive feast.
Liliha Bakery Opens a New Location in Waikīkī
On Thursday the iconic Honolulu bakery, with its popular Coco Puffs, opens its fourth location in the International Market Place.
Attention Travelers: This is a New Hawaiʻi
If you’re planning a trip to the Islands soon, you’ll want to read this.
Laniākea Beach on Oʻahu’s North Shore May Soon Have a Temporary Fix for Traffic
A short-term solution is in the works for one of the North Shore's most traffic-prone stretches of road.
Alaska Airlines Launches Partnership with Voluntourism Organization Travel2change
Aiming to connect visitors with enriching volunteer activities through the Islands, the carrier has begun working with local nonprofits to make it easier for travelers to participate in educational and cultural experiences during their visit.
Whale Watching Season Starts in Hawaiʻi After First Sighting on Maui
The first humpback of the season was seen off the coast of Maui, marking the start of this year’s arrival of koholā.
New Rules for International Travel to Hawaiʻi Starting Nov. 8
Restrictions on restaurants will be easing, too.