Despite the ongoing pandemic, one airline is continuing to grow its presence in Hawaii. And that airline is Southwest, which is launching a new Honolulu-Long Beach route. And this isn't just a resumption of suspended routes - this is the addition of entirely NEW routes. … [Read more...] about Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
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Honolulu Bill 80 Threatens Hotel Recovery
The Honolulu City Council, in its infinite wisdom, is trying to tell hotels how to handle their reopening process. But, instead, I think that Honolulu Bill 80 threatens hotel recovery and further jeopardizes industry jobs. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Bill 80 Threatens Hotel Recovery
2020 Honolulu Marathon is Officially Canceled
With COVID-19 cases re-surging around the world, officials have decided to play things safe. As a result, the 2020 Honolulu Marathon is officially canceled. Registered participants do have two recovery options, though. … [Read more...] about 2020 Honolulu Marathon is Officially Canceled
Honolulu Enters Tier 2 of the Reopening Strategy
Since Lockdown 2.0, Honolulu has kept fairly strict emergency orders in place. However, with low rates of infection, Honolulu enters Tier 2 of its reopening strategy, allowing for more businesses to reopen. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Enters Tier 2 of the Reopening Strategy
Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay Fee Increases
Officials are looking for ways to make long-term improvements at one of Hawaii's most popular attractions. As a result, the Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay fee increases to help pay for these improvements. … [Read more...] about Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay Fee Increases
The Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Hawaii may be starting its pre-travel testing program on October 15. However, even though visitors can come to Hawaii, most things will remain closed. Case in point, the newly announced Honolulu Reopening Strategy. … [Read more...] about The Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
COVID-19 has, undoubtedly, caused a lot of pain and suffering. But, our "new normal" has been a boon for the environment. Case in point, Hanauma Bay makes a remarkable recovery. … [Read more...] about Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Oahu was supposed to return to limited reopening on Thursday. However, numbers remained consistently above 200 over the past two weeks so Oahu lockdown 2.0 has been extended for an additional two weeks - with modifications. … [Read more...] about Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
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
Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
This past Valentine's Day, you know, the last normal holiday we had eons ago, I decided to have a non-traditional Valentine's dinner at a Japanese restaurant. So, I made us reservations at Honolulu's Izakaya Uosan. … [Read more...] about Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
