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Honolulu City Council considers Bill 48 to expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone, aiming to reduce downtown crime and fill vacant storefronts through increased foot traffic. Business owners remain divided on the proposal’s potential impact.
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The Garden Club of Honolulu’s “Imagine That!” flower show transforms the Honolulu Museum of Art May 8-10, featuring sustainable botanical designs and interactive gardening demonstrations. The exhibition showcases local artists’ creative interpretations using Hawaii’s diverse flora and recycled materials.
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HART approved eminent domain proceedings against Pacific Guardian Center and Servco Pacific to acquire land for Kakaako rail stations. The legal battles could delay the extension timeline while testing property rights against public transit needs.
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Hawaii’s 2026 legislative session ended with mixed results for Honolulu, passing housing funding and infrastructure bonds while killing a vehicle weight tax cap. The outcomes set the stage for ongoing policy battles affecting the city’s residents.
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Hawaii Opera Theatre premieres “Kamalehua: The Sheltering Tree” at Blaisdell Concert Hall May 1, 3, and 5 — marking the first world premiere opera with Hawaiian cultural themes. This groundbreaking production signals Honolulu’s emergence as a creator of original high art, not just a consumer of mainland culture.
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Honolulu quietly acquired a corner parcel on North Pauahi Street to develop affordable housing near Chinatown. The move addresses Hawaii’s nation-leading housing wage crisis by creating workforce housing in the urban core.
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Honolulu City Council considers expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone to reduce crime and boost business in downtown. Bill 48 would create a six-block car-free corridor but faces mixed reactions from local merchants.
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Bishop Museum’s new multimedia exhibition celebrates kumu hula Nālani Kanaka’ole alongside artists Sig Zane and Kūha’oimaikalani Zane. The rare showcase of living Hawaiian cultural icons runs through September 20 in downtown Honolulu.
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The Honolulu Student Film Festival closes Saturday with a sing-along screening of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” plus local student shorts at Hawaii Theatre downtown. The unusual programming choice has drawn crowds beyond typical film festival audiences, bridging global pop culture with Honolulu’s indie film community.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 48 to expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone, aiming to reduce crime and boost economic activity in downtown’s struggling corridors. The proposal faces logistical challenges but has garnered support from business owners seeking safer, more vibrant streets.
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