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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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Kakaako’s $400M Ālia Tower reaches floor 29 of 39, with amenity spaces taking shape as the luxury condo project nears completion. Hawaiian Electric upgrades nearby are creating traffic impacts through 2026.
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Kailua residents successfully pressured Honolulu officials to restore the North Kalaheo Bridge contraflow lane after three weeks of increased traffic delays. The contraflow system returns Monday morning following community complaints and a petition with 800+ signatures.
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Helicopter crews return to Waimea Bay this Sunday to install rockfall netting above Kamehameha Highway. Traffic delays expected as DOT continues years-long safety project along popular North Shore corridor.
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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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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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