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Bill 48 would expand Fort Street Mall to include Chaplain Lane, enabling outdoor dining and community events. The pedestrian-first approach aims to reduce crime and boost economic activity in downtown Honolulu.
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Mayor Blangiardi signed Bill 60 authorizing HART to study potential Skyline extensions to UH Manoa, Pearl Harbor, and Kapolei, even without secured funding. Planning could begin this summer with construction not expected until the 2030s.
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Honolulu City Council members grilled the city’s emergency management chief over delayed evacuation orders during devastating North Shore flooding. The hearing exposed communication failures and demanded systematic reforms before hurricane season.
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Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach completes multi-million dollar renovation as hotels across the strip modernize facilities, signaling renewed confidence in Hawaii tourism recovery ahead of peak summer season.
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Honolulu City Council unanimously approved free TheBus rides for all K-12 and college students starting fall semester. The $8 million program, funded through hotel tax revenue, makes Oahu one of the largest metro areas offering universal student transit.
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Howard Hughes Corporation unveiled the final phase of Ward Village, adding four towers and 1,800 residential units to complete the 60-acre Kakaako master plan by 2035. The announcement includes enhanced community amenities and sustainability features.
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Island Brew Collective opened its 10th location in Kailua Tuesday, marking the homegrown coffee chain’s first expansion outside urban Honolulu. The new shop employs 12 local staff and features locally sourced Hawaiian coffee and sustainability initiatives.
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Hawaii Tourism Authority projects 11 million visitors by 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic records. The forecast raises concerns about infrastructure strain and overtourism impacts on local communities.
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Three major developments totaling $500M and 1,200 units are planned along Kamehameha Highway, capitalizing on completed rail transit stations. The projects represent the largest development boom on the corridor since the 1990s.
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Kalihi-based surf brand Quikfin raised $25M to expand across the mainland US, marking Hawaii’s largest lifestyle brand venture capital round. The company plans flagship stores in California, Florida, and New York while maintaining its design operations in Honolulu.
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