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worst driving conditions in the entire United States.

A report has revealed that Hawaii is one of the most difficult states to drive in across the entire United States
The study compared 30 factors, including average gasoline prices, traffic congestion, and road conditions

SHINNYO-EN LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY (TORO NAGASHI)

May 25, 2026 Monday
4:30 PM Road Closes 9:00 PM Road Opens
The event is expected to have 30,000+ participants in Ala Moana Beach Park. Various traffic controls in and around Ala Moana Park may be implemented as early as 6 am. Ewa Entrance will be closed to inbound traffic.

KANIKAPILA FESTIVAL

May 23, 2026 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30 pm for set up

HIBISCUS HALF MARATHON

May 24, 2026 Sunday
3:30 AM Lanes Close 9:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 900 runners. It will start at Kapiolani Park, to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Hd. Rd., to 18th Ave., to Kilauea Ave., to Waialae Ave., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Kealaolu Ave., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Hd. Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Honolulu Marathon Finish line

HONOLULU TRIATHLON RACE

May 17, 2026 Sunday
3:30 AM Road Closes 9:00 AM Roads Reopen
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.

43rd ANNUAL PAN-PACIFIC PARADE

June 14, 2026 Sunday
4:15 PM Road Closes 7:30 PM Road Reopens

The event is expected to have 2,000 marchers, 19 vehicles, 3 floats & 4 bands. The parade will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd./Fort DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Lane closures begin at 3pm.

A Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Is Born

The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the world's rarest marine mammals and is a protected species endemic to Hawaii. In recent years, sightings have become increasingly frequent on Oahu, prompting warnings to be issued in conjunction with the breeding season.

World Fire Knife Championship Kicks Off

Held in Laie on Oahu's North Shore as part of the "We Are Samoa Festival a celebration of Polynesian culture this event brings together top-tier fire-knife dancers from around the globe. It features breathtaking performances in which competitors manipulate flames while vying for supremacy in speed, technical skill, and creativity.

Public School Serves "Tofu Poke" for School Lunch

The Hawaii State Department of Education has announced that it has begun serving "tofu poke" as a new school lunch menu item at public schools across the state.
A dish tossed in a special Hawaiian-style sauce based on soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

Hawaii's early childhood education programs are among the best in the nation.

According to the latest data released by the National Institute for Early Education Research, Hawaii has been revealed to rank among the top states in the nation for the quality of its pre-kindergarten education.