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Hawaii State Hospital is operating at 129% capacity with 387 patients in 300 beds, prompting union safety concerns and potential grievances. The overcrowding reflects systemic gaps between mental health services and criminal justice, with many minor-offense patients stuck in costly hospital care.
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A 10.85-acre oceanfront property in Ko Olina will be transformed into a mixed-use entertainment and dining destination, reopening public beach access after 40 years. The Waianiani at The Cove project reflects West Oʻahu’s ongoing development boom and commitment to balancing growth with community access.
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Stanford Carr Development will break ground in 2026 on Kahuina, an 861-unit Kakaʻako project with 60% affordable housing. The massive development represents a shift toward mixed-income housing in the rapidly transforming district.
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Concrete columns for Honolulu’s rail system are rising along Dillingham Boulevard as construction advances on six new stations from Kalihi to Civic Center. The visible progress marks a key milestone toward the 2031 opening target, though traffic disruptions continue.
Read MoreEAH Housing will redevelop the former Dee Lite Bakery site in Kalihi into affordable housing across from the future Mokauea Skyline station. The $8.4M transit-oriented development could house families by 2027.
Read MoreThe Waianiani at The Cove, a luxury oceanfront resort adjacent to Ko Olina, officially broke ground following a May 21 blessing ceremony. The 10.85-acre development will create hundreds of jobs and add new accommodations to West Oahu’s growing resort corridor.
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Stanford Carr Development breaks ground this year on Kahuina in Kakaako, delivering 861 homes with over 60% designated as workforce housing. The project represents one of Honolulu’s largest affordable housing commitments in the urban core.
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Stanford Carr’s 861-unit Kahuina project in Kakaako will dedicate 60% of units to workforce and affordable housing, with groundbreaking expected in 2026. The development targets essential workers earning $76K-$133K annually and includes 42,000 sq ft of retail space.
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Stanford Carr Development’s Kahuina Tower in Kakaako will break ground this year with 861 units, 60% designated as workforce and affordable housing. The mixed-use project represents the neighborhood’s most ambitious affordable housing commitment amid Honolulu’s ongoing housing crisis.
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Lilihua Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikīkī Beach Walk, bringing the beloved local institution’s famous coco puffs and old-school diner atmosphere into the heart of tourist territory. The expansion represents both an opportunity to share kamaaina comfort food with visitors and a test of whether authentic local businesses can maintain their character in Waikīkī.
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