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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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A second leak in Waimanalo’s 20-inch water main extends conservation orders for 5,800 residents. BWS crews work around the clock on the aging infrastructure as the community adapts to limited water access.
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Waikiki Beach’s new $700,000 sandbag groin marks the latest effort to combat erosion threatening Hawaii’s tourism hub. With a major Royal Hawaiian project starting next spring and a comprehensive master plan in development, Honolulu is ramping up its expensive fight to save the iconic shoreline.
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State approves $89.4M for HART while mayor signs bill authorizing rail extension studies to UH Mānoa and Kapolei. The moves could reshape Oahu’s transit future beyond the current rail line.
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Two major Kakaako developments totaling 1,800+ units are set to break ground in 2026, with over 60% designated as affordable and workforce housing. The projects represent a potential turning point for housing supply in Honolulu’s urban core.
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The state will reimburse HART $89 million as Segment 3 construction continues through urban Honolulu. The funding provides crucial financial relief for the troubled rail project as concrete pillars rise along Dillingham Boulevard.
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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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HCDA will discuss taking project management control of sand stabilization efforts for eroding Waikiki Beach’s Kawehewehe sector. The move could streamline long-awaited erosion fixes but faces potential controversy over structure types.
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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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Two months after Bill 60’s signing, HART is quietly studying Skyline extensions to UH Manoa and west Kapolei. Funding remains the biggest challenge, with community groups already organizing around potential routes.
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