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The UH Rainbow Warriors men’s volleyball team was celebrated by thousands of fans on the Mānoa campus Wednesday after claiming their third NCAA championship. The victory over UC Irvine marks Hawaii’s first title since 2021 and extends their status as the premier program outside California.
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Last week’s intense thunderstorms knocked out power to 8,000 Oahu residents and forced highway closures, raising questions about grid resilience as extreme weather becomes more frequent. Hawaiian Electric faces mounting pressure to modernize aging infrastructure.
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Kailua residents successfully pressured Honolulu officials to restore the North Kalaheo Bridge contraflow lane after three weeks of increased traffic delays. The contraflow system returns Monday morning following community complaints and a petition with 800+ signatures.
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Foundation work for Chinatown’s first rail station began in April as part of Skyline Segment 3 construction. Local businesses are adapting to construction impacts while anticipating increased foot traffic once the station opens.
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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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TheBus’s U-Line shuttle service resumes May 16, connecting Skyline rail passengers to UH Manoa campus. The seasonal route highlights ongoing challenges in Oahu’s transit network as comprehensive rail coverage remains years away.
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Helicopter crews return to Waimea Bay this Sunday to install rockfall netting above Kamehameha Highway. Traffic delays expected as DOT continues years-long safety project along popular North Shore corridor.
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HDOT resumes overnight repaving work on westbound H-201 starting May 26, with lane closures from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Airport travelers and late commuters should plan alternative routes or extra travel time.
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North Kalaheo Bridge repairs have turned six-minute Kailua commutes into 90-minute ordeals through July. Local businesses report major revenue drops as evening traffic delays disrupt windward residents’ routines.
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HPD raided an illegal game room on North Hotel Street in Chinatown Thursday, arresting two men and seizing gaming machines. The bust marks the third illegal gambling operation shut down in the neighborhood this year.
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