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Hawaii Legislature faces May 8 deadline with key bills affecting Honolulu residents still pending, including vehicle weight tax caps, film tax credits, and speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi departed for China today on a 10-day mission to convince Beijing to loan giant pandas to the Honolulu Zoo. The ambitious panda diplomacy effort comes just after the zoo’s accreditation was extended through 2030.
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Oahu single-family home sales jumped 26% in March with median prices hitting $1.2M, while mortgage rates fell below 6%. Despite rate relief, homeownership remains out of reach for most residents earning typical Hawaii wages.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 48 to expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone as a strategy to reduce crime and revive downtown’s struggling economy. Local merchants remain divided on whether the proposal will solve underlying problems or simply spread them over a larger area.
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Kamehameha Schools’ 106th Annual Song Contest returns to the Blaisdell Center this May, continuing a century-old tradition of Native Hawaiian cultural preservation through music. More than 1,000 students will compete in performances that connect past and present, drawing families from across the Pacific for one of Hawaii’s most emotionally significant cultural events.
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The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival returns May 9 to Nuuanu Avenue with over 50 local vendors, food trucks, and live music. The downtown celebration runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring everything from artisan crafts to traditional Hawaiian performances.
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The Honolulu Police Commission has narrowed its search for the next police chief to six semi-finalists from an initial pool of 11 candidates. The selection will shape HPD’s approach to crime, community policing, and department culture across Oahu.
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North Shore native Jack Johnson returns to Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on May 14, bringing his signature mellow sound home to the venue that has anchored Honolulu’s music scene for six decades. The homecoming concert highlights both Johnson’s enduring local appeal and Blaisdell’s role as the island’s premier cultural venue.
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Honolulu City Council will vote on $17 million in COVID hazard pay for over 2,000 bus workers, giving each $7,500 for pandemic service. The approval comes nearly two years after federal funds became available.
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Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the nation’s first Asian American governor, died Sunday at age 100. His 12-year tenure shaped modern Honolulu through environmental protections and controlled growth policies that continue benefiting residents today.
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