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Honolulu, Nagaoka share tragic past

Hawkins just returned to Honolulu. He says this event is integral to the ever-deepening sister-city relationship between Honolulu and Nagaoka. "It's a great opportunity to honor and remember all those who gave their lives during the attack on Pearl ... >> view original

Honolulu Council Expands Ban After Complaints About Homeless

The Honolulu City Council voted to expand a ban on sitting and lying on sidewalks in an ongoing struggle to deal with homelessness that followed complaints from tourists about too many transients living near the beach. The council approved two bills ... >> view original

First ever Mango Jam Honolulu to be held this weekend

Mango Jam Honolulu will take place Friday evening, August 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center Grounds surrounding Honolulu Hale. The Festival is FREE and open to the public. >> view original

Hawaii agency delays decision on high-rise 'glass rule' for OliverMcMillan's ...

The Hawaii Community Development Authority on Wednesday delayed until next week making a decision on a "glass rule" for Kakaako high-rise projects regarding an issue with OliverMcMillan's Symphony Honolulu mixed-use condominium tower. The board ... >> view original

YMCA of Honolulu branch near University of Hawaii Manoa has a buyer

The YMCA of Honolulu is currently in negotiations with a potential buyer who has submitted an offer for the Atherton property and buildings in Manoa, directly across from the University of Hawaii campus, the head of the YMCA of Honolulu confirmed to ... >> view original

Energy firm opens factory in Honolulu to build microgrids

Honolulu energy consulting firm R.P. Delio and Co. has opened a manufacturing facility to build microgrid units, the company said Wednesday. The facility is located at the Hawaii Foreign Trade-Zone No. 9 near Downtown Honolulu. The microgrid units ... >> view original

Residents say Symphony Honolulu's windows reflect too much light

Symphony Honolulu. Residents voiced their concerns Wednesday over an upcoming development. The Hawaii Community Development Authority held a public hearing over the windows being installed at Symphony Honolulu on 888 Kapiolani Boulevard. >> view original

Actions against Honolulu homeless draw fire - Honolulu Star

Advocates for the homeless rallied in front of Honolulu Hale on Tuesday to urge government officials to do more to get people into housing, scrap homeless camp sweeps and halt expansion of the city's “sit-lie” ban. As drivers honked in support, 30 or ... >> view original

Traffic Disaster Master Karl Kim Explains Honolulu's Carmageddon For You

When contacted in Jakarta, home of “the worst traffic in the world,” he asked that HONOLULU only submit only two questions due a poor Internet connection and a hectic schedule that included discussing disaster preparedness, sea level rise, coastal ... >> view original

Compare benefits of nonprofit, for-profit utilities - Honolulu Star

The Maui mayor and Honolulu City Council chairman are interested in nonprofit customer ownership of the Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) utilities in their respective counties — similar to the 13-year-old Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and ... >> view original