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HART’s Skyline Segment 3 utility work along Dillingham Boulevard will wrap by year’s end, setting the stage for elevated guideway construction through Iwilei and Downtown Honolulu.
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Dawn Chang steps down as DLNR director after leading the department through Maui wildfire recovery. Gov. Green names parks veteran Ryan Kanakaʻole as successor, signaling continued environmental focus with emphasis on public access.
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Over 4,000 Oahu homeowners enter new flood zones tomorrow, triggering mandatory insurance requirements averaging $868 annually. FEMA’s updated maps reveal previously overlooked risks from Kalihi to Hawaii Kai.
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Three juveniles were arrested after a masked assault at Waialee Beach left two victims hospitalized with broken bones and concussions. The attack highlights growing safety concerns on Oahu’s North Shore.
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On May 26 at 12:28 p.m., shadows disappeared across Honolulu as the sun passed directly overhead during Lāhainā Noon. This phenomenon occurs twice yearly only in tropical locations, connecting modern Hawaii to ancient Polynesian navigation traditions.
Read MoreSkyline rail construction advances through Downtown Honolulu with six new stations planned from Kalihi to Civic Center by late 2025. Crews are erecting concrete columns along Dillingham Boulevard while projecting 9,200 daily riders by early 2026.
Read MoreHawaii National Guard concludes months-long Kona low recovery on Oahu after assisting 138 residents and distributing 25,000+ gallons of water. The stand-down coincides with scientists warning of a potentially catastrophic “Super El Niño” summer bringing increased hurricane and wildfire risks.
Read MoreHonolulu City Council slashed Mayor Blangiardi’s economic development office budget by more than half in a contentious 6-3 vote, prompting veto threats. The cuts could impact film, agriculture, and small business programs across Oahu.
Read MoreAt 12:28 p.m. on May 26, shadows vanished across Honolulu as the sun passed directly overhead during Lāhainā Noon. This uniquely tropical phenomenon occurs twice yearly in Hawaii and once helped ancient Polynesian navigators cross the Pacific Ocean.
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Honolulu City Council approved $350,000 for legal representation as the city battles Hitachi Rail in court over operational disputes. The legal fees add to the rail project’s mounting costs, now exceeding $12 billion.
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