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Honolulu City Council moves to eliminate the Office of Economic Revitalization, cutting $1.4M and 20 positions after a damning audit. Mayor Blangiardi and downtown businesses are fighting the cuts before the June 28 final vote.
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Sonic Drive-In opened Saturday in Kapolei as Oahu’s first carhop restaurant, featuring roller-skating servers and Hawaii-exclusive menu items like the Teriyaki Smasher. The nostalgic drive-in experience introduces a new dining concept to West Oahu’s evolving food scene.
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State Rep. Adrian Tam highlights the disconnect between steady visitor arrivals and declining tourist spending in Waikiki, where local businesses and workers are feeling the economic pinch despite crowded beaches. The tourism slump is hitting small operators and service workers hardest, even as overall visitor numbers show modest growth.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location in Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing 75 years of local tradition and famous Coco Puffs to the heart of Oahu’s tourist district. The expansion marks the beloved neighborhood bakery’s first venture into Waikiki’s resort area.
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Oahu’s first Sonic Drive-In opened yesterday in Kapolei, bringing roller-skating carhops and mainland drive-in culture to Hawaii for the first time. The locally owned franchise represents a milestone for West Oahu’s evolving dining and commercial landscape.
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North Shore businesses welcome tourists back two months after devastating March floods, but $495K in relief funds and ongoing drainage issues show recovery continues behind the scenes.
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Construction begins on Chinatown’s first ceremonial arch at Kekaulike Mall as part of a $2.8 million revitalization effort. Local merchants hope the improvements will boost foot traffic and address persistent safety concerns in the historic district.
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BoxJelly, Honolulu’s original co-working pioneer, is returning with a new Chinatown location on Bethel Street across from Hawaii Theatre Center. The move signals confidence in the historic district’s ongoing revival alongside new restaurants and businesses opening this spring.
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Sonic Drive-In opens its first Hawaii location Saturday in Kapolei, bringing roller-skating carhops and classic drive-in service to West Oahu. The locally owned franchise at 5001 Kapolei Parkway features five carhop stalls and could signal broader island expansion.
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Poke Fest returns May 16 to Ka Makana Ali’i parking lot in Kapolei, featuring local chefs competing for King of Poke crown. New Poke Pass offers fast-lane sampling, with attendees voting on brand-new poke creations.
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