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North Shore businesses in Haleiwa and Waialua continue struggling with reduced tourist traffic and ongoing storm damage more than a month after March’s devastating Kona low. While aid has helped with immediate repairs, business owners say visitor numbers remain at just 30% of normal levels.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 48 to expand Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone as a strategy to reduce crime and revive downtown’s struggling economy. Local merchants remain divided on whether the proposal will solve underlying problems or simply spread them over a larger area.
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The HEART of Honolulu Street Festival returns May 9 to Nuuanu Avenue with over 50 local vendors, food trucks, and live music. The downtown celebration runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring everything from artisan crafts to traditional Hawaiian performances.
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Three months after devastating Kona Low storms, Haleiwa’s North Shore continues struggling with damaged infrastructure and reduced tourism, contributing to statewide losses exceeding $325 million. Recovery grants are helping, but ongoing construction challenges persist as summer season approaches.
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Alyssandra’s Lumpia Express opened at Waikele Premium Outlets on April 24, bringing Filipino comfort food to West Side shoppers. The local business’s success represents the growing mainstream appeal of Filipino cuisine and the West Side’s evolving dining scene.
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One month after record flooding devastated North Shore communities, families in Waialua and Mokuleia continue day-by-day recovery efforts. While Haleiwa businesses have reopened, residential areas face months-long rebuilds and mounting mold concerns.
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Chick-fil-A opened its largest Hawaii location at 1837 Kapiolani Boulevard on April 2, featuring a two-story format with seating for 120. The strategic urban location signals growing fast-food investment confidence in Honolulu’s corridors beyond traditional shopping centers.
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Chef Alan Wong is making his highly anticipated return to Honolulu’s dining scene with a new restaurant at The Kāhala Hotel & Resort. The Hawaii Regional Cuisine pioneer will open in the former Hoku’s space, marking a significant comeback for one of the island’s most respected culinary figures.
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The Honolulu City Council is considering expanding Fort Street Mall’s pedestrian zone by two blocks, from Hotel to Merchant Street. The $2.8 million proposal aims to create a larger car-free corridor through Downtown’s financial district.
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Liliha Bakery is opening its sixth location at Waikiki Beach Walk, bringing the 75-year-old local institution’s legendary Coco Puffs to Honolulu’s tourism corridor. The expansion marks the family bakery’s first venture into Waikiki’s evolving dining scene.
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