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Residents of Kahauiki Village transitional housing can see the ocean again after city, state and nonprofit agencies cleared floating homeless encampments from Keehi Lagoon. The multi-day operation connected displaced residents with shelter and services while addressing environmental concerns.
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Honolulu leaders are considering new regulations for Waikiki street performers after resident complaints about noise and crowding. The debate pits cultural preservation against quality-of-life concerns in Hawaii’s premier tourist district.
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The Waikiki Aquarium celebrates World Ocean Month with student art from 22 Oahu schools, weekly beach cleanups, and a new summer concert series. The monthlong celebration combines community engagement with marine conservation education.
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For The Culture Hawaii’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party moves to the prestigious Waikiki Shell this June 19, marking the celebration’s biggest year yet. The venue upgrade reflects the growing recognition of Juneteenth in Hawaii’s multicultural community.
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For The Culture Hawai’i’s Juneteenth Block Party moves to the Waikiki Shell for its fifth year, marking the celebration’s growth from neighborhood gathering to major community event. The June 19 event celebrates Black freedom and culture in Hawaii’s multicultural landscape.
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Honolulu Hale and the Blaisdell Center are lit in rainbow colors through June 5, kicking off a month of Pride celebrations. Events include Rainbow Chorus concerts, kūpuna movie mornings, and Waikiki drag brunches.
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A new affordable housing project in Central Oahu is accepting applications as data shows minimum-wage workers would need 114 hours per week to afford a two-bedroom rental. Hawaii maintains the nation’s highest housing costs with 54% of renters cost-burdened.
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The Pacific Gateway Center has launched an agricultural park in Haleiwa where immigrant and refugee farmers can grow crops and build livelihoods on Kamehameha Schools land. The project taps into participants’ professional farming experience while addressing Oahu’s food security needs.
Read MoreFor The Culture Hawai’i’s Juneteenth Block Party moves to the iconic Waikiki Shell for its fifth year, reflecting the event’s growth from neighborhood gathering to major community celebration. The June 19 celebration honors Black freedom and culture in Hawaii’s unique multicultural setting.
Read MoreHonolulu Hale and the Blaisdell Center are glowing with rainbow lights through June 5, launching a month of Pride celebrations across Oahu. The displays mark the start of events including Rainbow Chorus concerts, kūpuna movie mornings, and drag brunches in Waikiki.
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