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The Honolulu City Council is considering expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone by two blocks, from Hotel to Merchant Street. The $2.8 million proposal aims to create a larger car-free corridor through Downtown’s financial district.
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HART files new eminent domain cases to acquire downtown properties for rail construction after December court setback. Pacific Guardian Center and former Servco site acquisitions critical for 2031 passenger service timeline.
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Honolulu City Council voted 8-1 to direct HART to study extending Skyline rail to UH Manoa, Waikiki, and western Oahu. The feasibility studies could lead to billions in additional transit investments.
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Concrete columns for Honolulu’s rail system are rising along Nimitz Highway and through Kakaako, marking the first visible above-ground progress on the transit line’s Downtown segment. The elevated guideway will reshape the urban skyline and connect West Oahu to job centers by 2031.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering expanding the Fort Street Mall pedestrian zone to include portions of King and Hotel streets. The proposal aims to create a larger car-free downtown corridor but faces mixed reactions from local businesses concerned about parking and delivery access.
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The City and County of Honolulu hosts a major career expo today at the Blaisdell Center, with 14 departments actively hiring for positions ranging from budget analysts to police officers. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers competitive salaries plus comprehensive benefits in Hawaii’s tight job market.
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HART voted to use eminent domain against Pacific Guardian Center and Servco Pacific properties for two new Kakaako rail stations. The legal action escalates tensions around the over-$10 billion rail extension into downtown Honolulu.
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After 85 years serving Kalihi-Palama, beloved Tamashiro Market closed permanently on April 30, ending a multigenerational family business that anchored the neighborhood’s working-class identity. The closure represents more than lost poke and fresh fish — it’s another step in the transformation of one of Oahu’s most historic communities.
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Honolulu City Council considers expanding Fort Street Mall pedestrian zone from two blocks to a continuous corridor connecting civic buildings to the harbor. Business owners and planners debate the potential benefits and challenges.
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The HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival transforms Nuuanu Avenue into a pedestrian paradise Saturday, showcasing Chinatown’s thriving arts renaissance with live music, galleries, and street food. The car-free celebration runs 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., highlighting the neighborhood’s evolution into one of Honolulu’s most dynamic cultural districts.
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