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Hawaii legislators passed over 220 bills including $55M for OHA, new e-bike regulations, and a $2.3M feral chicken disposal program. The measures address housing, transportation, and quality-of-life issues affecting Honolulu residents daily.
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Honolulu Hale and Blaisdell Center glow blue through May 16 for National Police Week, honoring fallen law enforcement officers. The tribute reflects the island’s strong support for HPD and remembers local heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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State approves $89.4M for HART while mayor signs bill authorizing rail extension studies to UH Mānoa and Kapolei. The moves could reshape Oahu’s transit future beyond the current rail line.
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Honolulu City Council proposes cutting $1.6M and 20 positions from the Office of Economic Revitalization following a critical audit. Business leaders warn the cuts would devastate ongoing economic recovery efforts across Oahu.
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The Hawaii Senate killed legislation that would have restored dedicated tourism authority funding, leaving destination marketing underfunded as visitor growth remains modest and international demand softens.
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The Hawaii Community Development Authority will consider authorizing sand stabilization structures for eroding Kawehewehe Beach at its May 6 meeting. The engineering approach represents a shift from previous sand nourishment projects that showed temporary results.
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Honolulu City Council withdrew $34M to buy the former JAIMS site in Hawaii Kai, citing storm recovery costs. Community groups wanted the oceanfront property for public use rather than private development.
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Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the nation’s first Asian American governor, died Sunday at age 100. His 12-year tenure shaped modern Honolulu through environmental protections and controlled growth policies that continue benefiting residents today.
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Honolulu City Council considers Bill 48 to expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone, aiming to reduce downtown crime and fill vacant storefronts through increased foot traffic. Business owners remain divided on the proposal’s potential impact.
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New research shows the Ala Wai Canal could rise 2 feet by 2050, potentially bringing sewage-contaminated groundwater to Waikiki’s surface even without rain. The findings threaten Hawaii’s $17 billion tourism economy and iconic beaches.
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