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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.
Hurricane Douglas: What Travelers Need To Know—UPDATED
Get updated information here.
Hawaiʻi’s Mandatory Quarantine for Visitors Extended Through End of August
The state has delayed the planned Aug. 1 reopening of the state’s tourism industry with a pre-travel COVID-19 testing program.
What Waikīkī is Like Right Now
The usually-bustling neighborhood on the island’s south shore is quieter—and packed with locals.
You Can Tour the USS Arizona Again Starting Today
Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Honolulu welcomes back guests with limited tours and new safety protocols.
What’s Canceled and Closed in Hawaiʻi Right Now—June 24, 2020
Cancelations and closures continue across the state.
Start Hiking Again at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Kīlauea summit area trails, Kīlauea Iki Trail and more have reopened on June 15 after the national park temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
How to Holoholo to the Neighbor Islands Now
Here’s what to expect if you’re traveling interisland now that the mandatory 14-day quarantine has been lifted.
Two Oʻahu Visitor Attractions Reopen This Month
After months of closure, Bishop Museum and the Waikīkī Aquarium reopen with new safety protocols.
Return to Haleakalā National Park Starting June 12
The 33,265-acre national park on Maui reopens today, though some areas and activities, including sunrise and sunset viewing, remain closed.
14-Day Hawaiʻi Trans-Pacific Visitor Quarantine Extended Through July 31
The mandatory trans-Pacific self-quarantine for Hawaiʻi visitors has been extended into the summer.
Craving Hawaiian Sweet Bread? Order a Loaf (or Two) Online
Punaluʻu Bake Shop on Hawaiʻi Island sells its popular sweet bread, malasada mixes and even Kaʻū coffee from its online store.
ʻIolani Palace Reopens on June 19
After months of closure, the iconic landmark in Honolulu will reopen with new rules and modified hours.
Local Artists and a Waikīkī Hotel Team Up to Spread Aloha
Hawai‘i art collective 808Urban and the Waikīkī Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are share the love through art, one lei at a time.
Scenes from Hawai‘i's Black Lives Matter March on Oʻahu This Weekend
Thousands of supporters turned out on Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi this weekend in peaceful protests.
What You Need To Know If You’re Going to the Honolulu Zoo Today
Wearing a face mask is one of several new changes you'll see at the zoo, which reopens today.
'Hawai‘i Artists for Racial Justice' Raise Money for Black Lives Matter Movement
These 17 Hawai‘i artists are using their talents to spread awareness about human rights and racial justice.
Hawaiʻi's Mandatory Interisland Travel Quarantine Will End on June 16
But there will be health screenings and other safety protocols in place.
The Honolulu Zoo Will Reopen on June 5 with Modified Rules and Hours
And you can see the zoo’s new endangered giraffes.
Parts of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Reopens to the Public
But much of the 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaiʻi's Latest Plan on Reopening the State's Economy to 'Live with COVID-19'
First, parks, beaches and malls. Now, restaurants, salons and museums.
Beloved Hawaiʻi Musician Willie K Dies at 59
William Awihilima Kahaialiʻi, known by his fans as Willie K, lost a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
