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Sonic Drive-In opens its first Oahu location in Kapolei this May, bringing signature carhop service and slushies to Hawaii. The mainland chain joins West Oahu’s growing retail corridor alongside other national brands discovering the area’s market potential.
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The state approved $89.4 million in disputed HART reimbursements, potentially unlocking federal matching funds and accelerating downtown rail construction. The financial resolution provides crucial stability for the troubled $12.4 billion project.
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Hawaii approves $89.4 million rail reimbursement as Segment 3 construction advances through Iwilei. Design delays threaten 2031 completion despite continued funding and progress on guideway construction.
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Hawaii releases $89.4M to HART as rail construction progresses through downtown Honolulu and Chinatown, with 2031 passenger service still the target despite ongoing challenges.
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Waiakoa will bring 1,032 homes to Kakaako’s SALT neighborhood, with 600 units designated as affordable housing. The 2026 groundbreaking represents a major test of whether the area’s transformation can serve local families or simply accelerate displacement.
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The Hawaii Community Development Authority meets Wednesday to review major Kakaako development proposals, including Ward Village expansion and new waterfront projects. Decisions could influence $2.8 billion in planned neighborhood development.
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HCDA will discuss taking project management control of sand stabilization efforts for eroding Waikiki Beach’s Kawehewehe sector. The move could streamline long-awaited erosion fixes but faces potential controversy over structure types.
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Bill 11 would require Honolulu to publish semi-annual reports on all incentives granted to affordable housing developers. Supporters call it overdue transparency while critics worry it could slow desperately needed housing approvals.
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Honolulu City Council voted 8-1 to study extending Skyline rail to UH Manoa, with preliminary engineering studies beginning this summer. The ambitious extension could cost $3-4 billion and wouldn’t open until the late 2030s if approved.
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HART completes Pier 732 on Skyline’s city center extension as ridership hits new records. Visible construction will continue through 2026 toward a planned 2031 downtown opening.
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