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.
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.
46th ANNUAL VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK
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.