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The Pagoda Hotel reopened after a $9.9 million renovation, restoring its beloved koi pond and floating restaurant. The locally owned property represents a rare mid-range accommodation option in Honolulu’s increasingly luxury-focused hotel market.
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Waikiki Beach’s new $700,000 sandbag groin marks the latest effort to combat erosion threatening Hawaii’s tourism hub. With a major Royal Hawaiian project starting next spring and a comprehensive master plan in development, Honolulu is ramping up its expensive fight to save the iconic shoreline.
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Kahuina will break ground in 2026, delivering 861 homes with 60% reserved for workforce and affordable buyers in Kakaako. The mixed-use project targets working families with units priced $350,000-$650,000, significantly below market rates.
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Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, a Jesuit priest with Pacific Islander heritage, has been appointed the new Bishop of Honolulu. His installation on July 28 brings multilingual skills and cross-cultural experience to Hawaii’s diverse Catholic community of 250,000 faithful.
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Two major Kakaako developments totaling 1,800+ units are set to break ground in 2026, with over 60% designated as affordable and workforce housing. The projects represent a potential turning point for housing supply in Honolulu’s urban core.
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Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort launches its largest-ever renovation, investing $100 million in a “barefoot luxury” transformation that blends high-end amenities with authentic Hawaiian surf culture. The project aims to redefine luxury hospitality in Waikiki while creating 200 construction jobs for local workers.
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Outrigger Hospitality Group launches $100M renovation of its Waikīkī Beach Resort, repositioning the 524-room property as a “barefoot luxury” destination celebrating surf culture. The transformation could reshape Waikīkī’s competitive hotel landscape.
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Waialua Elementary and Intermediate School will close permanently after 82 years due to declining enrollment and budget shortfalls. The North Shore institution served 247 students across grades K-8, down from nearly 400 five years ago.
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SONIC Drive-In opens its first Hawaii location mid-May in Kapolei, bringing 100+ jobs and roller-skating carhops to the growing Westside dining scene. The drive-in format introduces a new dining experience to the area’s increasingly diverse food landscape.
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Oahu single-family home sales jumped 26% in March with median prices hitting $1.2M, while mortgage rates fell below 6%. Despite rate relief, homeownership remains out of reach for most residents earning typical Hawaii wages.
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