Though Oahu is, by far, the epicenter for COVID in Hawaii, Hawaii County is experiencing a surge of its own. As a result, the Big Island is closing beaches and coastline parks ahead of the Labor Day weekend to help contain the spread. … [Read more...] about The Big Island is Closing Beaches and Coastline Parks
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Oahu Reinstates Lockdowns + Uses Quarantine Hotels
Yesterday, Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Governor David Ige, and Lt. Governor Josh Green were joined by Surgeon General Jerome Adams. The purpose? To announce surge testing efforts as Oahu reinstates lockdowns. … [Read more...] about Oahu Reinstates Lockdowns + Uses Quarantine Hotels
If Hawaii Opens Will Tourists Return?
The U.S. is still leading the world in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Demand for travel is still at historic lows. So, it begs the questions - if Hawaii opens will tourists return? … [Read more...] about If Hawaii Opens Will Tourists Return?
Hawaiian Airlines Updates Mask Policy
As the coronavirus continues to rage on here in Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines updates its mask policy. Now, it has one of the strictest policies in the nation, incorporating information gleaned from a new mask study. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Updates Mask Policy
Hawaii Should Follow New Zealand
If we want to get COVID-19 under control, Hawaii should follow New Zealand and their COVID response, not Alaska. Yes, there are some things they do that we can't, but we can adopt most of their policies. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Should Follow New Zealand
Hawaii Governor Threatens Return to Lockdown
Yesterday, Hawaii broke yet another all-new infection record, with hospital capacities begining to show signs of stress. As a result, Hawaii Governor threatens a return to lockdown conditions seen earlier on in the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Governor Threatens Return to Lockdown
Turn Your Southwest Travel Fund into Points
All the way back in April, Southwest Airlines announced that they'd let you turn your Southwest Travel Fund into points. And, now, you are finally able to do this right from your Rapid Rewards account. … [Read more...] about Turn Your Southwest Travel Fund into Points
Idiots Propose Waikiki College Bubble
The number of cases in Hawaii is soaring. Yet, two idiots propose a Waikiki "college bubble" to bring students looking for a more "authentic experience" to Hawaii for their online studies. … [Read more...] about Idiots Propose Waikiki College Bubble
Alaska Air Strengthens Coronavirus Measures
While some airlines scale back their response to the pandemic, Alaska Air strengthens its coronavirus measures. So, now, virtually all passengers must wear a mask throughout their flight without exception. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Strengthens Coronavirus Measures
Hawaii Reinstates Inter-Island Quarantine
With the ever-worsening situation in Hawaii, the local government is taking action to help curb the skyrocketing rate of infection. So, Hawaii reinstates its inter-island quarantine among other closures primarily focused on Oahu. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Reinstates Inter-Island Quarantine