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Hawaiʻi Launches a Pre-Travel COVID-19 Testing Program on Oct. 15
Out-of-state travelers with negative COVID-19 tests will be able to skip the 14-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival in the Islands.
Plans to Reopen Tourism in Hawaiʻi Might Get Postponed Again
Though new COVID-19 cases are slowly declining in the Islands, the state may not be quite ready to let visitors back just yet.
The Beloved Kōlea Birds Return to Hawaiʻi
You know it’s the end of summer when the Pacific golden plovers flock to the Islands.
Catch a Rare Glimpse at an Empty Haleʻiwa
The normally bustling North Shore visitor hub is now nearly a ghost town.
Oʻahu Beaches, Parks and Hikes to Reopen for Solo Activity
Starting Sept. 10, those looking to enjoy the great outdoors will once again be able to do so—alone.
What Kailua-Kona is Like Right Now
The seaside visitor hot spot on Hawaiʻi Island is as picturesque as ever but has temporarily lost its signature beat.
36th annual Honolulu City Lights to be Scaled Down due to COVID-19
To minimize social gathering, the city has canceled specific festivities surrounding Honolulu's signature monthlong holiday celebration.
What the Latest Stay-At-Home Order on Oʻahu Means For You
Yes, beaches and hiking trails are still closed.
Travelers to Hawaiʻi May Get to Quarantine in a ‘Resort Bubble’
Hawaiʻi leaders are looking at the possibility of trans-Pacific visitors riding out the mandatory 14-day quarantine at full-service resorts.
The Creator of Michelle Obama’s ‘VOTE’ Necklace Got Her Start in Hawaiʻi
Chari Cuthbert started ByChari on Oʻahu and now her L.A.-based company is getting a lot of attention for Obama’s statement necklace.
The 26th Annual Made in Hawaiʻi Festival is Going Virtual
If you love made-in-Hawaiʻi crafts and products, this virtual festival and marketplace is exactly what you need.
Pre-Travel Quarantine Bypass Program Delayed to Oct. 1, More Restriction Placed on Social Gatherings
Travelers will have to wait a little longer before being able to fly to Hawaiʻi, without the two-week mandatory quarantine.
Beaches and Trails are Closed on Oʻahu—So What Can You Do?
Here’s a list of things you can do during this partial island shutdown.
What You Need To Know About Interisland Travel Right Now
The mandatory 14-day quarantine for interisland travel in Hawaiʻi will be reinstated starting Aug. 11.
Oʻahu Parks and Beaches to Close Again Amid COVID-19 Surge
State parks, beaches, hiking trails, botanical gardens and more on Oʻahu will be shutting down as the COVID-19 situation in Hawaiʻi continues to escalate.