When tourists return to Hawaii, they'll have to be ready to pay more to visit Hawaii State Parks as the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources prepares to raise fees statewide. … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Pay More to Visit Hawaii State Parks
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Hawaii at Pandemic Month Four
Well, who would've thought we'd be where we are today in the battle against COVID-19? The repercussions here in Hawaii have been clear. So let's go over where Hawaii is at pandemic month four with no end in sight. … [Read more...] about Hawaii at Pandemic Month Four
Hawaii Officially Postpones Reopening to September 1
Last week, it was strongly suspected that Hawaii would cancel its August 1 reopening plans. And, guess what? Hawaii officially postpones its reopening to September 1 at the earliest amid incomplete plans and surges in COVID. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Officially Postpones Reopening to September 1
August 1 Reopening Date for Hawaii May Not Happen
Thanks to the surge of cases across the US, and especially in Hawaii's largest tourism markets, the August 1 reopening date for Hawaii may not happen. Especially as Hawaii continues to struggle with reopening plans and other issues. … [Read more...] about August 1 Reopening Date for Hawaii May Not Happen
The 2020 Honolulu Marathon is Still On… Sort Of
With most other marathons that hadn't already taken place by March of this year being canceled, it's surprising to hear that the 2020 Honolulu Marathon is still on. Sort of. Granted, the marathon isn't until December. … [Read more...] about The 2020 Honolulu Marathon is Still On… Sort Of
Judge Deems Hawaii Quarantine Rules Reasonable
About a month ago, a group of Hawaii, California, and Las Vegas residents sued Hawaii over its quarantine rules calling them unconstitutional. But, last week a Federal judge deems Hawaii quarantine rules reasonable. … [Read more...] about Judge Deems Hawaii Quarantine Rules Reasonable
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Most Domestic Routes
Despite the growing number of cases across the US, Hawaii is pushing ahead with its reopening plans. And, as a result, Hawaiian Airlines is to resume most domestic routes soon. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Most Domestic Routes
Hawaii to Begin Pre-Testing Program on August 1
After nearly three months of quarantine, we finally have a plan. And that plan says Hawaii is to begin a pre-testing program on August 1, that will be quite similar to what Alaska is already doing. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin Pre-Testing Program on August 1
Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
With decades of deferred maintenance, COVID-19 is exasperating existing issues at the only royal palace in the US. As a result, the Iolani Palace is in grave danger of structural failure thanks to a shortfall in revenues. … [Read more...] about Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
Hawaii Restaurants Begin Closing Permanently
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the way in which we live our lives. And, of course, and unfortunate side effect of the pandemic has been the economic one. As a result, Hawaii restaurants begin closing permanently. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Restaurants Begin Closing Permanently