With hospitals filling up and large gatherings banned on Oahu for the next four weeks, “it’s not a good time to travel to the islands,” Gov. David Ige said.
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Hawaii Governor Urges Tourists to Stay Away Amid Covid Surge
“It’s not a good time to travel to the islands,” the governor said. The state has been seeing a sharp rise in cases since July 1.
Hawaii Becomes 50th State to Expand Vaccine Eligibility
Every state has now heeded President Biden’s call to begin opening vaccinations to all adults by April 19.
Hawaii Residents Worry About Returning Tourists Heedless of Pandemic
For much of the pandemic, Hawaii had some of the strictest rules for visitors in the United States. But now testing can replace a quarantine in most areas.
When is Daylight Savings Time? All Your Questions Answered
A group of U.S. senators has joined the ranks of those who want to abolish daylight saving time, which has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century.
In Hawaii, Reimagining Tourism for a Post-Pandemic World
Before Covid, ‘tourism was at this point where everything was about tourists.’ With the one-year anniversary of travel’s collapse, the state, like other overtouristed places, is hoping for a reset.
Tsunami Warning Lifted for New Zealand After 8.1-Magnitude Earthquake
The temblor was one of three powerful earthquakes that were recorded within eight hours in the South Pacific off New Zealand, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
How to Pretend You’re in Hawaii Tonight
With a few easy-to-find items, you can discover the archipelago’s breathtaking biodiversity, savor its flavors and music, even delight in an island-inspired Thanksgiving.
Around the World at Home Series Lets Readers Explore Cultures
A new series, Around the World at Home, lets readers channel the spirit of a faraway place without hopping on a flight.
Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests
Airlines and airports are offering the tests as a way for travelers whose results are negative to avoid quarantines at their destinations, and to revive travelers’ faith in flying.