Are you coming to Hawaii when we begin our pre-travel testing on October 15? Here's some news that might make the testing process easier: United offers COVID tests to some Hawaii passengers. … [Read more...] about United Offers COVID Tests to Some Hawaii Passengers
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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
Hawaii to Begin Pre-Travel Testing on October 15
After months of delays, it looks like Hawaii is to begin pre-travel testing on October 15. Finally. And with that program coming online, visitors can begin making their way back to the islands. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin Pre-Travel Testing on October 15
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
The Big Island is Closing Beaches and Coastline Parks
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
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?
Hawaii Travel Quarantine Extended to October 1
With Hawaii's 7-day average positivity rate at 7.8%, new restrictions are going into effect on Oahu, which is the epicenter of the State's outbreak. Plus, the Hawaii travel quarantine is extended to October 1 now. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Travel Quarantine Extended to October 1
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