Honolulu’s Source for Local News, Business & Events
Honolulu’s Source for Local News, Business & Events
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.
Read More
The 1,032-unit Waiakoa development will break ground in 2026 in Kakaako, featuring two towers up to 43 stories tall. The project includes workforce housing options alongside market-rate condos, continuing the neighborhood’s transformation into a dense residential hub.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
UH researchers won a national architecture award for envisioning how Waikiki could be redesigned to handle flooding, with elevated walkways, permeable surfaces, and spaces that work with water instead of fighting it. Their vision shows a flood-resilient future that enhances daily life while protecting against rising seas.
Read More
North Shore residents say years of deferred maintenance on storm drains and culverts worsened March’s devastating flooding in Haleiwa and Waialua. The disaster has renewed calls for infrastructure investment ahead of hurricane season.
Read More
UH researchers won a national architecture award for flood adaptation designs showing how Waikiki could function underwater. Their sobering visualizations take on new relevance after recent Oahu flooding exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Read More
HART voted to pursue eminent domain against Pacific Guardian Center and Servco Pacific properties needed for Kakaako and Downtown rail stations. The move restarts a legal process stalled since December 2025 court ruling questioned HART’s condemnation authority.
Read More
Skyline’s downtown extension is now under construction with first above-ground columns expected along Dillingham Boulevard this quarter. The $1.4 billion project will add six stations from Kalihi to Civic Center, fundamentally changing how residents navigate urban Honolulu.
Read More
North Shore residents say blocked storm drains turned March flooding from manageable to catastrophic. Three weeks later, cleanup continues as communities demand infrastructure accountability from the city.
Read More