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UHERO report explores challenges of a city-led affordable housing initiative

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu’s Bill 7 housing program is facing some challenges, according to a new report from the University of Hawaiʻi’s Economic Research Organization, but it is ultimately on the right track. It’s a voluntary program developers can pursue in which they’d commit to keeping a...

Honolulu, HI · 23h

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Honolulu shopping cart bill advances despite community concerns

A bill that would fine and allow for the arrest of Oʻahu residents for possessing and abandoning shopping carts is advancing through the Honolulu City Council, despite overwhelming testimony against it. Bill 53 would prohibit the possession and use of shopping carts on Oʻahu unless they are identified by...

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Hawaii political trailblazer Pat Saiki remembered, honored in final farewell

A final farewell to a trailblazer in Hawaii politics took place on Saturday.

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Ikaika Anderson welcomed to OHA as trustees prepare to select new CEO

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Trustee-elect Ikaika Anderson arrived at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Monday afternoon with his new staff and was welcomed with traditional Hawaiian protocol. Trustees and staff members brought lei and heartfelt aloha as they greeted Anderson. “Grateful for the opportunity to serve our kānaka lāhui and also...

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Kona's Old A's Park Finally Gets New Bathrooms After Years of Closures

Hawaiʻi County officials broke ground Nov. 5 on a long-awaited improvement project at Kailua Park in Kona, the beachfront spot many locals still call Old A's because it sits on the former Kona Airport site. The project will deliver new restrooms, a concession building and the demolition of the old airport terminal, with the county targeting completion in early 2028.

Kailua, HI · 1d

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'She led the way': Hawaiʻi honors former U.S. Rep. Pat Saiki

While lawmakers in Congress returned to the nation's capitol after the general election shifted power of both houses to the Democratic party, Hawaiʻi's leaders looked back on a time when Republicans held power and worked with a different touch. Political party leaders from both sides of the aisle put...

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Nisei soldier exhibit honors Japanese American World War II veterans

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Plaza at Kaneohe is unveiling a permanent tribute to its veterans. “I Am an American: The Nisei Soldier Experience” exhibit opened Saturday in Honolulu and tells the story of World War II service through the lives of Japanese American soldiers. The exhibit is presented by...

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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Memphis sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A Memphis sailor who was aboard the USS California during the attack on Pearl Harbor has been identified. Fireman 3rd Class John Winter Martin was lost during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack. His remains have now been identified. The USS California was struck by two torpedoes...

Memphis, TN · 5h

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Honolulu council member pushes for open leadership vote

Following a state investigation into a private dinner where five Honolulu City Council members may have quietly chosen their leadership, Council Member Andria Tupola is pushing for the reorganization process in January to be open and lawful.

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City says feral chicken traps being tampered with

Honolulu officials say people are interfering with efforts to control the feral chicken population by tampering with traps, releasing captured chickens and continuing to feed the birds.

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Special events, closures, offers announced ahead of Veterans Day

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Several events, special offers, and closures are scheduled to take place on that day. Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony: The Battleship Missouri Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony at 4:30 p.m., honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year’s theme, “America at 250 – Honoring Generations of Service,” recognizes generations of veterans whose courage and dedication have helped shape the nation.

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$9.9M rebuild of Kapiolani to hit during holiday season

A $9.9 million, 18-month roadwork project on Kapiolani Boulevard between Ward Avenue and Atkinson Drive is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 16, sparking concerns among local business owners about holiday traffic and economic impact.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Army closes training ranges at Makua Valley, seeks lease termination on Oahu and Hawaii Island

FORT SHAFTER (HawaiiNewsNow) - The U.S. Army announced Friday the closure of training ranges at Mākua Military Reservation. The announcement follows the Army’s commitment in 2023 to permanently banning live-fire training at MMR, which ceased in 2004. While training range closures went into effect Oct. 1, the Army...

Hawaii · 4d

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Longest-serving OHA trustee ousted in general election

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — General election results have reshuffled the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, unseating the board’s longest-serving member and electing a former Honolulu City Council member in crowded statewide race. In the at-large contest — where six candidates vied for three open seats — early...

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Honolulu City Council selects new leadership amid Zippy's meeting investigation

The Honolulu City Council has selected its next leadership team amid questions about an alleged private meeting involving five councilmembers. Tyler Dos Santos-Tam was approved as chair, Esther Kiaʻāina as vice-chair and Scott Nishimoto as floor leader, while a state investigation into possible Sunshine Law violations remains open.

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Roadwork to begin on busy stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Drivers should expect some traffic delays on a stretch of Kapiolani Boulevard when the City begins a road rehabilitation project in mid-November. The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction will be working along Kapiolani Boulevard, from Ward Avenue to Atkinson Drive, starting Monday, Nov. 16.

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Resort city Honolulu being overwhelmed by exploding population of feral chickens

The residents of Honolulu have for years had to battle the impact of the chickens

Honolulu, HI · 2d

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