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150th Jubilee of Hawaii’s Last King

Born on November 16, 1836, Kalakaua ascended to the throne in 1874 and ruled until his death in 1891. His reign was characterized by a dedication to preserving Hawaiian culture, fostering economic development, and engaging in international diplomacy. Often referred to as the "Merrie Monarch" due to his love for music and dance, Kalakaua's legacy extends beyond his political role, influencing the spiritual and cultural landscape of Hawaii. David Laʻamea Kamananakapu... Read More
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Handicap-Friendly Luau in Hawaii

The luau staff deserves accolades for their warmth and hospitality. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine smiles and treated like honored guests. The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff added an extra layer of comfort, making us feel like part of the ohana (family).  As a wheelchair user, I was thrilled that the site is totally handicap-friendly. I saw three guests in wheelchairs and each had excellent... Read More
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Waikiki 5-Star Restaurant Gets New Executive Chef

The fine dining restaurant welcomed new local talent, Chef Colin Sato, as its Executive Chef, overseeing the highly anticipated launch of Mugen’s new dinner offering. With a 5-course menu that celebrates hyper seasonal and local ingredients, Mugen promises to bring Hawaii to the forefront of culinary excellence in the fine dining arena. The team joining Mugen veteran Pastry Chef Jamon Harper and Pastry Sous Chef Chiara Giordano includes Executive Chef Colin... Read More
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Hilo International Airport Advisory Issued

The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued the following advisory on January 1, 10.00 pm Hawaii time. There have been issues with checkpoint screening machines at Hilo International Airport (ITO) throughout New Year's Day. A technician is onsite, but HDOT recommends getting to ITO a minimum of two hours before your flight departure. Tuesday, Jan. 2 is also expected to be especially busy. We will update you when the technician has completed... Read More
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5 Key Benefits of Getting a Real Estate Agent

Selling or buying a house is a tricky business. Hiring a professional real estate agent is the best way to go about it, whether you want to or not. Resist the temptation of taking shortcuts by trying to buy or sell the property yourself. The agents and realtors specialize in this sector for the main reason of acting as the intermediary between the buyer and the seller. As much as you... Read More
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12 Deaths and 7,149 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 5/18/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 7,149 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 265,571. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 11,806. Total deaths to date are 1,446. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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6 Deaths and 5,768 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 5/11/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 5,768 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 258,422. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,188. Total deaths to date are 1,434. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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10 Deaths and 4,249 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 5/4/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 4,249 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 252,654. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 6,655. Total deaths to date are 1,428. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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11 Deaths and 3,370 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 4/27/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,370 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 248,405. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 4,488. Total deaths to date are 1,418. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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17 Deaths and 1,736 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 4/20/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,736 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 245,035. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,743. Total deaths to date are 1,407. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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8 Deaths and 1,327 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 4/13/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,327 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 243,299. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 2,274. Total deaths to date are 1,390. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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3 Deaths and 1,194 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 4/6/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,194 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 241,972. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,952. Total deaths to date are 1,382. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Travelers arriving in Hawai‘i directly from... Read More
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96 Deaths and 1,187 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 3/31/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,187 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 240,778. Of those total cases, 8,522 required hospitalization with 16 currently hospitalized. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,587. Total deaths to date are 1,379. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION The Safe Travels Hawai‘i program has concluded. Beginning March 26, 2022, there are no COVID-related... Read More
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5 Deaths and 827 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 3/23/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 827 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 239,591. Of those total cases, 8,454 required hospitalization with 46 currently hospitalized. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,283. Total deaths to date are 1,378. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine remains in... Read More
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1,092 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases in Past Week: 3/16/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,092 new cases in the past week bringing the total cases to date to 238,764. Of those total cases, 8,396 required hospitalization with 61 currently hospitalized. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 1,499. Total deaths to date are 1,368. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022)... Read More