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Honolulu’s Source for Local News, Business & Events
Three Hawaii beaches rank among the nation’s most polluted coastal areas according to a new Surfrider Foundation report, with Punaluu Beach Park landing in the top 10. Experts warn aging infrastructure and climate change will worsen bacterial contamination problems.
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Honolulu launches free AI training to prepare local workforce for automation. The program targets trainers who can teach AI skills across industries, from hospitality to small business.
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State approves $89.4M for Honolulu rail as foundation work begins at Chinatown Station, marking first visible progress on the City Center extension that will transform downtown transit.
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UH Mānoa now guarantees all general education requirements can be completed fully online with 60+ seats per course. The policy change expands access for working adults, neighbor island students, and caregivers across Hawaii.
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New data confirms Hawaii residents face the nation’s highest housing costs, forcing families to choose between leaving the islands, overcrowded living, or homelessness. The crisis is reshaping Oahu communities from Kakaako to the West Side.
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The Kanikapila Festival closes Kalākaua Avenue for live Hawaiian music performances, representing Waikiki’s growing effort to serve local residents alongside tourists. The street festival features multiple stages, local vendors, and traditional kanikapila musical gatherings scaled to neighborhood celebration size.
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State Rep. Adrian Tam highlights the disconnect between steady visitor arrivals and declining tourist spending in Waikiki, where local businesses and workers are feeling the economic pinch despite crowded beaches. The tourism slump is hitting small operators and service workers hardest, even as overall visitor numbers show modest growth.
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Honolulu needs 38,000 handmade lei by May 24 for the Memorial Day tribute at Punchbowl Cemetery. Community groups and families are mobilizing for this meaningful tradition that honors fallen service members.
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North Shore businesses welcome tourists back two months after devastating March floods, but $495K in relief funds and ongoing drainage issues show recovery continues behind the scenes.
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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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