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Hawaii National Guard concludes months-long Kona low recovery on Oahu after assisting 138 residents and distributing 25,000+ gallons of water. The stand-down coincides with scientists warning of a potentially catastrophic “Super El Niño” summer bringing increased hurricane and wildfire risks.
Read MoreAt 12:28 p.m. on May 26, shadows vanished across Honolulu as the sun passed directly overhead during Lāhainā Noon. This uniquely tropical phenomenon occurs twice yearly in Hawaii and once helped ancient Polynesian navigators cross the Pacific Ocean.
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Three Hawaii beaches rank among the nation’s worst for bacterial contamination, with Oahu’s Ala Wai Canal and aging cesspools identified as major pollution sources. The findings raise public health concerns for swimmers and highlight infrastructure challenges facing Honolulu.
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake centered on the Big Island’s western flank Friday night was felt across the entire Hawaiian island chain, from Hilo to Honolulu. No tsunami was generated and no major damage reported.
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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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Okayama Prefecture became Hawaii’s 7th Japanese sister state at a Waikiki ceremony, joining six other prefectures in formal partnerships. The Sister State Summit brought together officials to strengthen tourism, trade, and cultural ties between Hawaii and Japan.
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Waikiki’s homeless count dropped 91% to just 10 people in April, thanks to the city’s Safe & Sound program combining police, social services, and street medicine teams. The dramatic improvement in Hawaii’s premier tourist destination raises questions about sustainability and broader applications.
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Honolulu EMS has responded to 12 non-fatal child drowning incidents this year, nearly double last year’s count at this time. Ocean Safety officials urge increased vigilance as summer beach season approaches.
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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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A University of Hawaii count found just 10 unsheltered people in Waikiki’s tourist core, a 91% drop attributed to the Safe & Sound partnership’s coordinated approach combining street medicine, housing services, and enforcement. The dramatic reduction marks the lowest street homelessness numbers since systematic counting began in the district.
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