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Honolulu needs 38,000 handmade lei by May 24 for the Memorial Day tribute at Punchbowl Cemetery. Community groups and families are mobilizing for this meaningful tradition that honors fallen service members.
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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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Mayor Blangiardi signed Bill 60, authorizing HART to study rail extensions to UH Manoa and West Kapolei. The feasibility studies will examine routing options and funding mechanisms for the ambitious expansions beyond the current airport line.
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Gov. Green signed eight bills including a first-in-nation corporate donation limit challenging Citizens United and a ban on license plate covers starting 2027. More than 200 bills await action by July 15.
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Honolulu’s official city bird, the white tern, gets its annual festival May 2 at Iolani Palace. The free event celebrates one of the world’s only seabirds successfully nesting in an urban environment. Activities include bird walks, educational displays, and a keiki costume contest.
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Honolulu City Council and Mayor Blangiardi clash over a $41M emergency fund and economic development cuts as the FY27 budget heads to final vote. Critics call the consolidated account a “blank check” lacking proper oversight.
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HPD raided an illegal game room on North Hotel Street in Chinatown Thursday, arresting two men and seizing gaming machines. The bust marks the third illegal gambling operation shut down in the neighborhood this year.
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The state approved $89.4 million in disputed HART reimbursements, potentially unlocking federal matching funds and accelerating downtown rail construction. The financial resolution provides crucial stability for the troubled $12.4 billion project.
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Managing Director Michael Formby will leave Mayor Blangiardi’s administration June 1 to become CEO of Pacific Marine & Supply Company. His departure creates uncertainty for major projects including rail and affordable housing initiatives.
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The Pagoda Hotel reopened after a $9.9 million renovation, restoring its beloved koi pond and floating restaurant. The locally owned property represents a rare mid-range accommodation option in Honolulu’s increasingly luxury-focused hotel market.
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