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The Honolulu City Council is considering expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone to include parts of Merchant Street and additional cross streets. The proposal could more than double the current car-free area as part of broader downtown revitalization efforts.
Read MoreA new 3-mile waterfront section of the Pearl Harbor Historic Trail opened, connecting the Visitor Center to Waipahu Cultural Garden Park with interpretive stations and cantilevered overlooks along Middle Loch.
Read MoreTheBus recorded 78.3 million boardings in the past year — a post-pandemic high — driven by new express routes and a simplified $3 flat fare that doubled ridership projections on key corridors.
Read MoreThe $87 million final phase of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway expansion adds a full diamond interchange at Kealakehe Parkway, projected to save Kona commuters 25 minutes per day during peak hours.
Read MoreHFD announced a $14.2 million investment in electric emergency vehicles — eight Rosenbauer electric pumpers and four Rivian command vehicles — the largest EV purchase by any Pacific region fire department.
Read MoreThe City and County of Honolulu approved a 22 percent pay increase for ocean safety lifeguards, raising starting salary to $72,000 as nearly a third of positions remain unfilled heading into summer.
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Concrete columns are rising along Dillingham Blvd as HART advances Skyline Segment 3 toward Downtown Honolulu. The 3-mile extension will add six stations connecting West Oahu to the urban core.
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Six emergency shelters across Oahu remain open as a new flood watch takes effect through Monday evening. The facilities in Wahiawa, Manoa, Waianae, Nanakuli, Kaneohe, and Kahuku continue serving residents displaced by recent Kona Low flooding.
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HART completed its first above-ground column for Skyline’s third segment near downtown Honolulu, marking a major milestone for the rail project. Construction continues through 2026 as the system expands toward Ala Moana Center.
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Oahu’s emergency sirens will begin monthly testing on the first Wednesday of each month starting February 1, replacing the current first-of-the-month schedule. The updated protocol includes recorded announcements to help visitors understand the routine safety checks.
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