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Hawaii approved $89.4 million for Honolulu rail as concrete columns rise along the downtown corridor. The funding boost supports accelerated construction on Segment 3, bringing the 2031 downtown opening closer to reality.
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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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Hawaii approves $89.4M in rail reimbursements as HART begins downtown construction work, but questions remain about the March 2031 opening timeline for Skyline’s urban core segment.
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Chinatown’s Nuʻuanu Avenue has gone car-free through May 29 for the HEART District Street Festival, transforming the historic corridor into a pedestrian promenade. The month-long experiment celebrates the neighborhood’s arts, culture, and dining scene while testing new approaches to urban planning.
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Five established Hawaiʻi artists explore transformation and creative risk-taking in “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” at Downtown Art Center. The free exhibition, curated by renowned arts educator Tom Klobe, runs through May 29 in Chinatown.
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Hawaii approves $89.4M in rail reimbursements as HART accelerates Segment 3 construction through Downtown Honolulu. The funding boost aims to keep the 2031 passenger service target on track amid ongoing cost scrutiny.
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Downtown Art Center’s “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” brings together five established Hawaiʻi artists in an exhibition exploring transformation through visual art, movement, and narrative. Curated by Tom Klobe, the show runs through May 29 in Chinatown.
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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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Five distinguished Hawai’i artists — Fred Roster, Pat Hickman, Allyn Bromley, Sally French and Linda Kane — unite at Downtown Art Center for a rare collective exhibition. “Dance on the Edge of the Witches’ Cauldron” runs May 1-29 in Chinatown.
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Construction begins on Chinatown’s first ceremonial arch at Kekaulike Mall as part of a $2.8 million revitalization effort. Local merchants hope the improvements will boost foot traffic and address persistent safety concerns in the historic district.
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