Category: Hawaii Tourism News

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Lanikai parking restriction ongoing

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will be restricting parking in Lanikai in an effort to reduce traffic congestion for residents along the Lanikai-Kaʻōhao shoreline due to on-going construction by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) in the area. No parking will be allowed along any street in Lanikai including cross streets, Mokulua and ʻAʻalapapa Drives from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.... Read More
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Hawaii travel without restrictions for visitors and residents

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Governor David Ige today announced the "Safe Travel" initiative restricting travel to the Aloha State will be eliminated, once 70 percent of every resident in Hawaii is fully vaccinated. At this time, more than 50 percent are vaccinated in Hawaii. Once 70 percent of all residents are vaccinated, all mask-wearing requirements including the indoors will be lifted. Starting June 15, inter-island travel will be made available without restrictions. Once 55... Read More
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Travel to Hawaii without restrictions for visitors

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Hawaii is known as the Aloha State. It has been an example to the world when it comes to safety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is working on making the Aloha State available to all visitors once 70 percent of all residents are vaccinated. This may be just weeks away. In the meantime, other major travel restrictions will be lifted on June 15. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News... Read More
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69 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/4

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 69 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,471 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,626,164 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,602 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 52.1. There were a total of 694 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Eroding Waikiki seawall repair begins

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A popular walkway along a scenic portion of O‘ahu’s south shore in Waikiki will be repaired and reinforced as part of a project beginning this week. Approximately 500 feet of seawall located along the promenade between the Waikīkī Aquarium and Barefoot Beach Café food concession is severely eroded after years of direct exposure to ocean conditions and southern swells. This project aims to reconstruct a large portion of the lower area... Read More
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1 Death and 45 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 45 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,402 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,620,003 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,537 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 47.9. There were a total of 685 cases reported in the past... Read More
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25 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 25 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,357 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,614,943 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,501 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 51. There were a total of 709 cases reported in the past... Read More
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56 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 6/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 56 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,332 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,610,508 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,474 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 54.9. There were a total of 757 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Authority launches Malama Hawaii

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii is inviting travelers to experience the Hawaiian Islands on a deeper level with a greater emphasis on connecting with our culture, giving back to the destination and preserving it for the future, while following safe health practices. That is the message behind a series of poignant and educational videos being played to visitors before and after they arrive in Hawaii. It is part of the Malama Hawaii marketing campaign, which was recently... Read More
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30 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 30 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,276 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,605,447 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,431 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 50.3. There were a total of 764 cases reported in the past... Read More
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West Loch Golf Course and Ewa Villages Golf Course restores stand-by and walk-in play

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021, West Loch Golf Course and Ewa Villages Golf Course will allow stand-by/walk-in play for golfers without an advanced tee time reservation. Stand-by/walk-in golfers will be required to follow the Golf Course Division waiting list protocols and continue to follow the current safety guidelines for O‘ahu golf courses established under Aloha Section PGA, Hawai‘i Golf Phase 3: Masks shall be worn indoors at all times.Golf groups shall... Read More
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44 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 5/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 44 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 36,076 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,590,846 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 34,225 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 0.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 47.3. There were a total of 866 cases reported in the past... Read More
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More campsites available for Memorial Day weekend

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce that nearly two dozen campsites will be reopened for recreational camping as of this Memorial Day Weekend. Following the suspension of recreational camping at the largest City-managed campground at Bellows Field Beach Park due to turtle nesting, DPR began the process of reopening various campsites around the island to offset the seasonal loss. In total 23 total campsites have... Read More
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Lanikai parking restricted for Memorial Day Weekend

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will be restricting parking in Lanikai starting Saturday, May 29, 2021 in an effort to reduce traffic congestion for residents along the Lanikai-Kaʻōhao shoreline during the Memorial Day Weekend. No parking will be allowed on all streets and shoulders of Mokulua and ʻAʻalapapa Drives in Lanikai from 10 am to 3 pm for the entire Memorial Day Weekend. Parking will... Read More