News Friday Night Fireworks Relaunch in Waikīkī After Two Years The Waikīkī tradition returns on June 3. by Grace Maeda
Environment Hawaiian Monk Seal Population Surpasses 1,500 in Hawaiʻi After decades of decline, the population of this endangered seal species is its highest in more than 20 years. by Catherine Toth Fox
Couples A Look Behind the Transformation at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali With its new appearance and stronger ties to Hawaiian culture, the Maui resort is taking luxury to a new level. by Grace Maeda
Adventure Reservations Will Be Required at Hawaiʻi’s Most Recognizable Landmark Lē‘ahi, also known as Diamond Head, is the third Hawaiʻi state park to require advanced reservations. by Grace Maeda
Beaches Camping at this Popular Oʻahu Beach is Suspended to Protect Green Sea Turtles Overnight camping at Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimānalo will once again be closed this summer to look after nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. by Grace Maeda
News Masks No Longer Required at Hawaiʻi Airports and on Most U.S. Flights A federal judge in Florida struck down the federal travel-related mask mandate on Monday. by Catherine Toth Fox
News Hawaiʻi Will Drop Indoor Mask Requirements on March 25 The statewide indoor mask mandate will expire at 11:59 p.m. on March 25 along with the Safe Travels program. by Grace Maeda
Hawai‘i Island Waipiʻo Valley Road Closed Indefinitely The popular visitor attraction will only allow residents and property owners into the area. by Kevin Allen
News What You Need to Know About Counties in Hawaiʻi Dropping COVID-19 Restrictions While counties in Hawaiʻi repeal emergency Covid rules, the state's indoor mask mandate still stands. by Grace Maeda
News Hawaiʻi Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Domestic Travel Starting March 26, domestic travelers will no longer need to quarantine or show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter the state. by Grace Maeda
News Oʻahu Mayor Rick Blangiardi Announces the End of City’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders For the first time in two years, Oʻahu will not be operating under an emergency order regarding COVID-19. by Kevin Allen
Arts + Culture These Oʻahu Festivals are Making Their Return in 2022 The Waikīkī SPAM Jam, Duke's OceanFest and more O‘ahu festivals are back this year. by Kevin Allen