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10 Things to Know About the Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption on Hawai‘i Island
Details about the largest active volcano on Earth, from the projected path of molten rock, vog risk and how to watch a live shot from your couch.
Aunty’s Beach House at the Aulani Reopens May 25
The Disney resort on O‘ahu is also launching after-hours activities for keiki, too.
Are Hanauma Bay’s Higher Fees for Nonresidents and Reservation Systems a Sign of More to Come?
A snorkeling spot and a crater are the focus of O‘ahu’s first attempts to manage and profit more from surging visitor numbers.
Is Mayor Blangiardi’s New DPP About to Allow More Vacation Rentals?
A legal battle in 2018 culminated in a “final” law to stop illegal vacation rentals. So it seems a little strange that the Department of Planning and Permitting’s docket April 6 wants to put the law back on the table for revisions.
COVID-19 Could Spell the End of Honolulu’s Decades-Old Lei Shops at the Airport
As Hawai‘i’s new pretesting tourism program begins, it could mean business for lei sellers who have struggled through 2020.
3 More COVID-19 Deaths as Gov. Ige Announces Plans to Extend Visitor Quarantine
The increase in deaths and record count of daily cases comes as leaders continue to debate about plans to cancel the 14-day quarantine for visitors.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell Says He’s Uncertain Hawai‘i Should Welcome Visitors on Aug. 1
Citing surging numbers of cases in California, a spike in Hawai‘i cases and dwindling testing supplies, Caldwell says he’s struggling as he looks for ways to boost the economy while the city announces three more big food assistance events.
Governor David Ige Answers Your Questions About Travel, Pretesting and Unemployment Benefits in Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
How Do Animals React When No One Visits the Zoo? We Found Out
The Honolulu Zoo is reopening in phases after learning more about the animals during the monthslong COVID-19 closure.
What It’s Like Being a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant During a Pandemic
Even with the drastic decrease in visitors to the Islands, flights continue.
Governor David Ige Answers Your Questions About Reopening Hawai‘i
Watch the interview live, here on HONOLULU Magazine.
Hawai‘i’s Interisland Travel Quarantine Will End on Tuesday, June 16
State officials say they are ramping up airport screenings and other safety procedures.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: Five New Cases and Fabric Stores Allowed to Open
Your daily update of everything you need to know surrounding COVID-19 on April 13.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: 16 New Cases and the State Reports Fifth COVID-19-Related Death
Your daily update of everything you need to know surrounding COVID-19 on April 6.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: The State Reports its First COVID-19 Death, Interisland Travel Quarantine and Honolulu Police Chief Asks Drivers to Slow Down
Your daily update of everything you need to know related to COVID-19 on March 31.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i: 29 New Cases, More Federal Dollars Coming to the Islands and a New Travel Order
Your daily update of everything you need to know surrounding COVID-19 on March 30.
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus in Hawai‘i Today: March 27, 2020
Two more free testing sites will open this weekend, the YMCA offers childcare to essential workers and the bus changes its weekday schedule.
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus and Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i is testing people for COVID-19 with two confirmed travel-related coronavirus cases in the islands. This new respiratory virus, first identified in China has killed more than 4,300 and sickened more than 121,000 as it spread into a worldwide pandemic.
Popular Honolulu Festival Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Travel precautions in Japan are keeping some key festival workers out of Hawai‘i.
From Now Until Friday, Alaska Airlines is Selling Tickets Discounted by the Size of the Surf in Hawai‘i
12-foot waves get you 15% off, but you have to buy from Nov. 4 to 8 for flights through Nov. 20. The deal is based on Surfline.com forecasts.
Buyers Claim 49 Dollar Fares as Southwest Airlines Jump-Starts First Routes to Hawai‘i
“Party flight!” But are there any seats for the rest of us?
Top Chef Sheldon Simeon Serves His Food, His Way
The Hilo native opens Lineage, a restaurant serving bold local fare, on Maui on Oct. 15.
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