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Honolulu City Council proposes cutting $1.6M and 20 positions from the Office of Economic Revitalization following a critical audit. Business leaders warn the cuts would devastate ongoing economic recovery efforts across Oahu.
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For the first time, concrete columns supporting Honolulu’s Skyline rail system are visible along Nimitz Highway and Dillingham Boulevard. The Segment 3 construction marks significant progress toward the 2031 service target, with first guideway segments expected in early 2026.
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Hawaii lawmakers face a packed final week with 270+ bills awaiting votes before May 8 adjournment, including AI chatbot disclosure requirements, tax relief for working families, and smart device privacy protections that would directly impact Honolulu residents.
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The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival returns to Nuuanu Avenue this Saturday, offering free family-friendly entertainment, local vendors, and live music. This grassroots community celebration showcases downtown Honolulu’s authentic neighborhood character.
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Adez transforms the former Blind Ox speakeasy into an interactive dining experience where guests cook steaks and seafood on 500-degree volcanic stones. The $65 prix fixe concept brings tabletop cooking to downtown Honolulu’s evolving restaurant scene.
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The Garden Club of Honolulu transforms HoMA into a floral wonderland May 8-10 with “Imagine That!” — a sustainability-focused flower show featuring native plants and conservation education. The three-day event combines botanical artistry with environmental awareness in downtown Honolulu.
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Hawaii lawmakers have 72 hours to finalize dozens of major bills before mandatory adjournment Wednesday. Key measures on housing, taxes, and tourism regulations remain trapped in conference committees.
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Bill 11 would require Honolulu to publish semi-annual reports on all incentives granted to affordable housing developers. Supporters call it overdue transparency while critics worry it could slow desperately needed housing approvals.
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The HEART of Honolulu Art Street Festival caps Chinatown’s spring gallery renaissance on May 9, closing Nuuanu Avenue for a celebration of the district’s community-driven arts revival. Three new galleries have opened since late 2023, transforming downtown into Honolulu’s most vibrant arts destination.
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Hawaii lawmakers have two weeks until May 8 sine die to finalize budget and housing bills affecting Oahu. Key measures include $150M for rail-area affordable housing and extended rail tax funding through 2030.
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