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HDOT resumes H-201 Moanalua Freeway repaving work May 26 with overnight lane closures weeknights 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The $2.1 million project covers 3.5 miles and runs through mid-July.
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Hawaii Legislature approves $55 million transfer to Office of Hawaiian Affairs for Native Hawaiian education, health, and economic programs. The funding from ceded lands revenues could significantly impact Native Hawaiian communities across Oahu.
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The Ko Olina Children’s Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this May with a paniolo theme, honoring Hawaii’s cowboy heritage. The West Oahu family tradition has grown from a small community gathering into the region’s premier children’s event, featuring hands-on activities and cultural education.
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The annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony returns to Ala Moana Beach Park on Memorial Day evening, offering thousands of participants a chance to honor departed loved ones through this moving Buddhist-inspired tradition. The free event welcomes people of all backgrounds to release biodegradable lanterns at sunset.
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Hui Mālama O Ke Kai Foundation will replace Hawaii Sea Grant as Hanauma Bay’s education provider in May 2026, introducing “Papahana Hanauma” — a program integrating traditional Hawaiian storytelling and language into conservation education.
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A new HANO report reveals Hawaii’s nonprofit crisis: 66% operate on budgets under $1M, only 27% pay living wages, and $126M in federal grants face political risk. This threatens services for the islands’ most vulnerable populations.
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Chinatown’s streets go car-free this weekend for the annual HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival, featuring 50+ local artists, live music stages, and diverse food vendors. The free event transforms the historic neighborhood into Honolulu’s largest outdoor art gallery from 6-10 p.m. Saturday.
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Thousands of illuminated lanterns will float across Ala Moana Beach Park waters this Memorial Day evening in Hawaii’s most moving remembrance ceremony. The free event draws tens of thousands for an unforgettable display of light and healing.
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For the first time, concrete columns supporting Honolulu’s Skyline rail system are visible along Nimitz Highway and Dillingham Boulevard. The Segment 3 construction marks significant progress toward the 2031 service target, with first guideway segments expected in early 2026.
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Waialua Elementary School will close permanently after 82 years due to declining enrollment and budget pressures. The North Shore community faces difficult transitions as 187 students must find new schools.
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