The latest plan was to start a pre-arrival testing program to reopen tourism in Hawaiʻi on Oct. 1. That might get postponed again. After a surge in new COVID-19 cases, primarily on Oʻahu, the state implemented another stay-at-home, work-at-home order, with strict guidelines on what businesses can open and restrictions on gatherings and the use of public beaches, trails and […]
Maybe I’m a bird nerd, but every summer I log in my calendar when I see the first kōlea of the year. It’s one of those momentous occasions for me, seeing a Pacific golden plover flap its long wings—these birds have a 17-inch wingspan—or perch on a rooftop in my neighborhood. Growing up on Oʻahu, I
Those looking to get out and about here on Oʻahu will now have the opportunity once more to visit their favorite beaches, hikes and parks, albeit alone. With Oʻahu beaches and state parks closing back in August, for a second time, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced today, Sept. 8, that most outdoor activities will reopen
This is the fourth blog in a series about how Hawai‘i neighborhoods have changed since the spread of COVID-19. Read what O‘ahu’s Waikīkī, Kailua and Hale‘iwa look like now. Popular Scandinavian Shave Ice is still open—but workers now use face shields when preparing and serving its shave ice. Photo: Laura Dornbush With a mandatory 14-day
The holidays will be a little less jolly this year, as the City & County of Honolulu has decided to scale back its annual Honolulu City Lights festivities to stop large social gatherings in an effort to minimize the chance of a coronavirus outbreak. The biggest—and most necessary—omission will be the opening night festivities. This includes
Starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday for two weeks, Oʻahu will be under another stay-at-home, work-at-home order to slow the surge in COVID-19 cases. There were 215 new coronavirus cases today, 201 of which were on Oʻahu. The new order is similar to the statewide shutdown back in March. Only essential workers and businesses—grocery stores, banks,
Earlier this month, Neighbor Island counties were considering the idea of “resort bubbles,” where out-of-state visitors to Hawaiʻi could stay in self-contained, full-service resorts during their mandatory 14-day quarantine. That means they could leave their hotel rooms and enjoy the resorts’ spas, golf courses, restaurants and shops—but that’s it. Today, at a press conference, Hawaiʻi Gov. David
It was a call to action that prompted another call to action: to shop. Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful address at the Democractic National Convenetion on Monday night—and another subtle message was displayed on her neck: a delicate gold necklace that spelled out the word, “vote.” The necklace is from ByChari, a Black-
For those who don’t know, the Made in Hawaiʻi Festival is one of the largest—and longest running—events to feature only made-in-Hawaiʻi goods and products. This year, to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival is going virtual for the first time in its history. And while it may sadden veteran event-goers looking forward to experiencing
As the number of active COVID-19 cases continue to grow on Oʻahu, Governor David Ige and Mayor Kirk Caldwell hosted a joint media briefing today, Aug. 18, to announce additional restrictions on Island residents and visitors to curb infection rates. The hardest-hitting news is for those looking to travel to the Islands via the pre-travel testing
I was hiking along Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Trail in East Honolulu when I got the text. “Aaand they just closed Nā Ala Hele trails.” Last week Hawaiʻi officials launched restrictions to travel and outdoor activity as a way to combat the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily on Oʻahu. Beaches, parks, playgrounds, campgrounds, skateparks and other outdoor
Last week Hawaiʻi officials launched restrictions to travel and outdoor activity as a way to combat the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily on Oʻahu. There were 152 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, raising the statewide total to 3,498. Sunday marked the seventh day in a row of triple-digit counts. SEE ALSO: Oʻahu Parks and Beaches
