Holualoa
Holualoa, HI · Municipal
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The City and County of Honolulu at the October career expo
Explore City careers at the Career Expo Oct 28 at Blaisdell, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with 14 departments, transit jobs, benefits and application help.
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Honolulu bill could penalize residents who abandon shopping carts
A bill introduced in the Honolulu City Council that would fine those who possess and abandon shopping carts was met with mixed feelings from community members. Bill 53 would make the possession or abandonment of carts a petty misdemeanor, and could fine offenders up to $2,000 or jail them up to 30 days.
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Applications open for 2027 legislative session positions in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives
Have you ever wanted to learn about the inner workings of state government? Do you want to help make your state a better place to live and work? Would you like to assist your neighbors when they have questions or concerns and help guide them in resolving issues?. If so,...
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Honolulu shopping cart bill sparks debate
HONOLULU (Island News) -- A proposed Honolulu City Council bill aimed at keeping shopping carts off public streets and sidewalks is sparking debate over property rights and its potential impact on people experiencing homelessness. Bill 53 would establish criminal penalties for possessing shopping carts in public, with violators facing fines...
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Pedestrian crossing signage posted at high-traffic Oahu locations
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Department of Transportation Services is raising awareness about pedestrian safety. DTS has posted signs that show how often passing drivers stop for pedestrians at eight high-traffic locations across Oahu. The “Be Prepared to Stop for Pedestrians” signs are part of the Oahu Vision Zero initiative...
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New Aina Haina playground opens at Nehu Neighborhood Park
A new playground opened at Nehu Neighborhood Park in Aina Haina on Friday afternoon and before keiki began playtime, Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation held a blessing. The department said the new Aina Haina playground is the 136th playground and 14th city park swing set on Oahu.
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ʻAina Haina Gets Rare New Swing Set as Honolulu Finally Replaces Rusted Playground
Kids in ʻAina Haina have a brand-new place to play after a $394,000 playground officially opened Friday at Nehu Neighborhood Park, replacing an older play structure that had rusted over the years and was removed for safety reasons. The new equipment, located at 5331 Nehu Pl., includes two slides, a double swing set, a 40-by-40-foot resilient-surfacing play area, benches, a water fountain and a perimeter fence.
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New Plan Aims To Extend Honolulu Rail Line For An Extra $4 Billion
In a move that sets up the next big political play for the Honolulu rail project, a new report to the rail authority is suggesting extending the Skyline system east to Ala Moana Center and west to central Kapolei at an estimated cost of as much as $4.8 billion. Although...
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Hawaii Democrats rally on westside as Election Day approaches
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Democratic leaders gathered Wednesday to rally supporters and encourage voter participation ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. The rally at Kapolei High School brought together party leaders and supporters to discuss issues important to voters and encourage them to return their ballots on time. “We’re 12...
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Prison director wants mentally ill suspects diverted from jail
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Prison officials and lawmakers say millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent incarcerating people who need mental health care instead. They point to one example they say shows change is possible while keeping people safe. One reason the state has not replaced the Oahu Community Correctional Center...
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Air Force Reverses Course, Keeps 138-Acre Waimanalo Training Site After All
The U.S. Air Force says it now plans to hold onto a 138-acre training site at Bellows Air Force Station that it had previously intended to give up, reversing a position it held since at least 2021. The parcel sits in the southeastern part of Bellows, wedged between a Waimanalo residential neighborhood and Waimanalo Bay, land that had been expected to eventually make its way back to the state.
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OHA Trustees Punt On Confirming New CEO
Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs declined to move forward on Todd Apo’s nomination as the agency’s next CEO after hearing more than two hours of testimony from the public on Thursday, most of it in opposition to Apo. Many of those who have testified during the...