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Hawaii’s congressional delegation secured $200 million for military base environmental cleanup, targeting decades of contamination at Pearl Harbor-Hickam and other installations. The historic funding will address fuel spills, groundwater contamination, and munitions debris across the islands.
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Honolulu City Council unanimously banned single-use plastics in all city facilities effective January 2025. The sweeping ordinance eliminates plastic bottles, utensils, and containers from government operations, positioning Oahu as a regional environmental leader.
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Hawaii lawmakers debate requiring seismic upgrades for 180+ older buildings in Waikiki and across Oahu. The proposal could cost property owners millions but aims to prevent earthquake disasters in aging high-rises built before modern safety codes.
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Priceless Native Hawaiian artifacts stolen from Bishop Museum 40 years ago have been recovered and returned home. The collection includes ceremonial tools, fishing hooks, and wooden bowls that disappeared in the early 1980s and traveled through private collections across the mainland before federal investigators tracked them down.
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Honolulu Harbor will receive a $180 million modernization to boost cargo capacity by 35% and accommodate larger ships. The four-year project begins in 2024 and will create 800 construction jobs while reducing shipping costs for Hawaii residents.
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