May 2, 2026 Saturday
6:00 AM Road Closes 12:00 PM Road Reopens
The event will have 5,000 + runners/walkers. It will start at Ala Moana Park's Magic Island
at Kaiulani Ave., to Kalakaua Ave. makai side ewa bound direction, to Lewers St., to to Kalia Rd., to Ala Moana Blvd., to end at Ala Moana Park's Magic Island.
Losses to the tourism industry caused by the Kona Low amount to $300 million.
Hawaii Governor Green revealed estimates indicating that the state's tourism revenue has declined by at least $300 million due to the impact of two "Kona Low" storms that struck the state earlier this year.
A section of the highway has been temporarily closed for filming.
A partial closure of the highway will take place along Kalanianaʻole Highway, specifically between Lānaʻi Lookout and Halona Lookout. Traffic in both directions is expected to be closed on Monday, April 27, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
A band group holds a concert to support flood recovery efforts.
Earth, Wind & Fire has announced that they will hold a one-day-only concert to support flood recovery efforts in Hawaii
As a group, they have won nine Grammy Awards and recorded worldwide album sales of over 100 million copies
Scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 13, at the Blaisdell Arena on Oahu, tickets are currently on sale for Hawaii residents.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
The latest lava fountaining episode of an erupting Hawaii volcano reached 1,000 feet (300 meters) high Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway because of falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash.
WAIKIKI SPAM JAM STREET FESTIVAL
April 25, 2026 Saturday
1:30 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 25,000+ participants. Lane closures begin at 12:30 pm for setup. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Seaside Ave. to Liliuokalani Ave. from 1:30pm
Gasoline Prices Hit a New All-Time High
According to the AAA (American Automobile Association), the average price of gasoline per gallon in Hawaii is $5.65
Earlier this month, HECO (Hawaiian Electric) announced that, driven by surging crude oil prices, electricity rates for average households could rise by 20% to 30% over the coming months.
HONOLULU TRIATHLON RACE
May 17, 2026 Sunday
3:30 AM Road Closes 9:00 AM Roads Reopen
Honolulu Triathlon Race Committee. The event is expected to have 1,500+ participants. Staggered wave start at 5:45 am. Ala Moana Blvd, Nimitz Hwy, and Kamehameha Hwy makai side will be closed to traffic.
HAPALUA HONOLULU HALF MARATHON
April 12, 2026 Sunday
3:00 AM Lanes Close 11:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 10,000+ runners. It will start on Kalakaua Ave., near Dukes Statue, head Ewa on Kalakaua Ave., to Kapiolani Blvd., to Atkinson Dr., to Ala Moana Blvd. mauka side, turn around at Fort St. Mall, to Ala Moana Blvd., makai side., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Head Road, to Paikau St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Honolulu Marathon finish line.
HEART OF HONOLULU STREET FESTIVAL
April 11, 2026 Saturday
9:00 AM Road Closes 6:00 PM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 2,000+ participants. The event will close Nuuanu Ave., all lanes, from Chaplain Ln. to N. King St., Pauahi St. from Smith-Beretania Lot driveway to Mark's Garage driveway.