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| Nov 3, 2026 | Recreation building, pool renovations coming soon to McCully District Park | Rec building work beginning November 2026, pool deck repairs expected January 2027 The pool at McCully District Park with a rainbow in the background on November 2, 2026.
Two separate improvement projects for the recreation building and poo... |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Don’t get tricked this Halloween: DPP warns of ongoing email scam | HONOLULU — This Halloween, the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is warning residents, property owners, contractors and permit applicants to beware of a different kind of trick-or-treater: scammers ma... |
| Oct 29, 2026 | City hosts a second workshop to address safety on major urban corridors | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) invites the public to a second workshop on the Honolulu Safer Streets project on Wednesday, November 4. The project is developing traffic safety improv... |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Mayor signs three new Transit-Oriented Development Ordinances into law | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is pleased to announce that three new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) ordinances have been signed into law by Mayor Rick Blangiardi and are now in e... |
| Oct 27, 2026 | City invites families to celebrate Halloween with Safe Trick-or-Treating on Skyline | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) invites families to celebrate Halloween with a fun and safe trick-or-treating adventure along Skyline on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ... |
| Oct 27, 2026 | City urges contractors and ESCP coordinators to secure construction sites ahead of severe weather | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is urging contractors and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) coordinators with active construction projects to secure their sites ahead of the ex... |
| Oct 20, 2026 | City announces revised start date and closure hours for Magellan Avenue Emergency Drainage Repairs | The emergency project location along Magellan Avenue is highlighted in the image above.
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announces a new start date and revised road closure plan for em... |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Construction of new Wai‘anae playground begins as ‘Āina Haina play area nears completion | Rebuild of torched Sheridan Community Park playground expected to begin later in 2026 Rendering of new play area at Kaupuni Neighborhood Park in Wai‘anae. Courtesy Inspired Play Hawai‘i
Efforts by the City and County of Honolulu’s Departmen... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Undeveloped park in ‘Aiea blossoming into community space with tree planting | 34 trees planted at ‘Aiea Interim Park as part of ‘Ke Ola O ‘Aiea ‘Ohana Park’ effort Volunteers planting trees along the perimeter of ‘Aiea Interim Park on October 9, 2026
Efforts to enhance an undeveloped park in ‘Aiea are taking root, wi... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Demolition activities underway at 436 Ena Road | The City and County of Honolulu Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) is preparing for the demolition of the existing structure at 436 Ena Road in Waikīkī. The project is part of a broader City effort to create permanently afford... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | October Mayor's Highlights Newsletter | This is a digital version of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s newsletter for October 2026. You can also view the PDF version of the newsletter here.
The City and County of Honolulu continues to strengthen its response to homelessness and behavioral ... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | G.R.O.W. goes islandwide October 1st | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is expanding its G.R.O.W. (Green Recycling Organic Waste) program across Oʻahu on October 1, 2026. That means all residents with the three-cart, automat... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | DPP Unveils New Interactive Map for TOD Zoning and Development | HONOLULU: The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) has released a new interactive map showing TOD zoning and the TOD Special District boundaries along the Skyline rail transit corridor. This map, created... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Episode 175: Davis Pitner from DPP on storm damage, avoiding scammers, and the success of CivCheck | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Davis Pitner, Public Information Officer for the City’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), joins host Brandi Higa to talk about damage assessments and emergency repairs following a ... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Applications open for vendors, participants of Kapolei City Lights’ opening night! | The seasonal celebration is scheduled to begin Saturday, November 28, 2026 with a block party and parade Kapolei City Lights 2026 Logo: Paniolo Nights & City Lights
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (D... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Enjoy special events and docent training this Fall at Foster Botanical Garden! | Garden history events begin September 19. Docent training begins October 7. Checking out a carnivorous Pitcher plant in the Orchid Conservatory at Foster Botanical Garden during a docent-led tour
Calling all plant enthusiasts, history buffs... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TOD Street Tree Master Plan now finalized for use in the TOD neighborhoods | A Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Street Tree Master Plan has been finalized for use in the TOD neighborhoods. The Street Tree Master Plan (STMP) provides guidance for the incorporation of street trees into development projects within TO... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Show “Pride in Paradise” during the City’s Talk Story Festival! | Fabulous event celebrates our colorful island community on Friday, Oct. 2 beginning 5:30 p.m.in the Mission Memorial Auditorium Flyer for the Talk Story Festival’s “Pride in Paradise” event on October 2, 2026 beginning 5:30 p.m. in the Miss... |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Park closure hour changes made permanent in Kailua, Mō‘ili‘ili | Kailua Beach Park closed nightly from 12 midnight to 4 a.m., Kalo Place Mini Park closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Park closure signage at Kalo Place Mini Park reflecting the new closure hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Following community input for... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $140,000 in home exemptions available to Oʻahu homeowners | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu is encouraging homeowners without a home exemption, to file for one with the Real Property Assessment Division (“RPAD”) before the deadline of September 30, 2026, to receive a significant reduction... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | City to host final community meeting on the future of Oʻahu’s wastewater and storm water systems | HONOLULU– The City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is urging the public to attend the final Integrated Plan community meeting this Thursday, September 10 to share their thoughts and concerns on the city’s w... |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Pahinui Pavilion at Waimānalo Beach Park reopened for community enjoyment | Additional electric, grass work still pending before reconstruction project is completely finished Hula and mele performed at the opening blessing for the Pahinui Pavilion at Waimānalo Beach Park on August 28, 2026
Mele, hula, and sentiment... |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Notice of Public Hearing - Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaiʻi 96707 | Pursuant to the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu 1973 (2017 Edition), Section 6‑1803, the Director of the Department of Housing and Land Management is to conduct a public hearing to determine whether a transaction or activ... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | City unveils new innovative wastewater technology | HONOLULU– A new tool that could help Hawaiʻi communities treat wastewater, offer an affordable alternative for cesspool conversion, and provide uninterrupted connectivity in emergency situations was showcased at the Wahiawā Wastewater Treat... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Clean Water and Natural Lands team briefs City Council on conservation efforts | Our Clean Water and Natural Lands (CWNL) team joined the Honolulu City Council Committee on Energy, Environment and Sustainability on August 25 to provide an informational briefing on the City’s ongoing land conservation efforts, with a foc... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Honolulu Parks & Rec standardizes field permitting system islandwide | Three public meetings scheduled in early September 2026 to help explain revitalized process, with additional info online at: honolulu.gov/dpr/outdoor-field-permitting/ Aerial view of the Kahuku District Park ballfield at night
The City and ... |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Episode 170: Ocean Safety Chief Lager on Lala, a new headquarters, and the Jr. Lifeguard State Championships | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Chief for the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department (HOSD) Kurt Lager talks about the challenges of Hurricane Lala, securing a new department headquarters, and Team O’ahu winning the 2026 Jr. ... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | City to conduct residential damage assessments following Tropical Storm Lala | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will begin conducting residential damage assessments today in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Lala. More than two dozen DPP inspectors will visit affe... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | All City convenience centers, transfer stations and landfill are open Monday, August 17 | HONOLULU – Following the closure of facilities due to Tropical Storm Lala, the City Department of Environmental Services (ENV) has reopened all city convenience centers, transfer stations and the Waimānalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (WGSL) Mon... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | City posts Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge Final Environmental Assessment | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is providing the public a courtesy review of the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) for the Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge project.
The proposed Ala Wai P... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | New RRFB installed on King Street to replace existing crosswalk signal | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is excited to announce that a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), has been installed along South King Street, in between Pāwaʻa Lane and Arte... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Episode 169: Mayor Blangiardi on storm preps, another affordable housing project, and a future landfill site | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about storm preps, the demolition of the former Dee Lite Bakery, and options for a future landfill site.
Storm Preps
As of Wednesday night... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | City again named one of Hawai‘i’s Best-In-State Employers by Forbes | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu has once again been recognized by Forbes as one of Hawaiʻi’s Best-In-State Employers, earning the No. 1 ranking in Government Services and No. 5 overall statewide for 2026. This marks the eighth co... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | An abundance of free, affordable activities awaits you in City parks & gardens this fall! | Registration begins Aug. 15 – 28 for hundreds of educational, recreational, and social opportunities Young man taking aim with a drawn bow and arrow, with other archers, at Koko Head Shooting Complex.
Summer has come and gone, the keiki are... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | DHLM releases Summer 2026 newsletter | The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) has released its Summer 2026 newsletter, highlighting recent progress across the department’s housing, land management, and conservation efforts.
This editio... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Episode 168: Kim Hashiro on the new ID design and improving the customer experience for City services | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the Director for the City’s Department of Customer Services, Kim Hashiro, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the new driver’s license design, cashless property tax payments, and improving c... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Driver licensing centers adjust testing schedule to expand renewal appointments | The Online Permit Test is the most convenient way to take the required written test of driver knowledge.
HONOLULU – To meet a significant increase in demand for driver’s license renewals, the City and County of Honolulu is adjusting operati... |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Demolition marks next step in redevelopment of former Dee Lite Bakery site | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu today marked the start of demolition at the former Dee Lite Bakery property, clearing the way for a future affordable housing development that will help create new homes for Honolulu residents.
Loc... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | August Mayor's Highlights Newsletter | This is a digital version of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s newsletter for August 2026. You can also view the PDF version of the newsletter here.
The Department of Customer Services is leading a statewide effort to modernize Hawai’i’s driver’s lic... |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Community blessing marks reopening of revitalized Wai‘anae park bathrooms | Once slated for demolition following arson, the renovated bathrooms at Lualualei Beach Park received a variety of improvements Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation staff open the newly renovated comfort station at Lualualei Beach Par... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Rotary Club of Honolulu continues improvements to Centennial Park Waikīkī with renovated fencing | Park improvement project requires closure of the urban park for about three-months
The philanthropic contributions by the Rotary Club of Honolulu and Rotary District 5000 Foundation to improve Centennial Park Waikīkī, located in one of the ... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Public invited to experience the final draft of Hoʻomaluhia’s long-range plan | Presentation scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026 beginning 6 p.m. at Windward Community College Rainbow over Loko (Lake) Waimaluhia at Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden in Windward O‘ahu. Courtesy: DPR’s Brian Groelsma
The City and County of Honolulu’s D... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Notice of Public Hearing - 1615 Ala Wai Boulevard | Pursuant to the Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu 1973 (2017 Edition), Section 6‑1803, the Director of the Department of Housing and Land Management is to conduct a public hearing to determine whether a transaction or activ... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | City acquires Kaʻaahi Street property to advance long-term transit-oriented affordable housing strategy | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) has completed the acquisition of 519 Kaʻaahi Street, advancing the administration’s long-term strategy to assemble and revitalize land surrounding t... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Experience the grace & beauty of hula at the 85th Nā Hula Festival! | Storied event scheduled for Sunday, August 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You’re invited to a Sunday filled with music, dance, and plenty of parks and recreation memories, as the Annual Nā Hula Festival returns to Kapi‘olani Regional Park’s Bandst... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Episode 164: Mayor Blangiardi on housing updates and Skyline's 3rd anniversary | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the challenges faced by Honolulu’s new Chief of Police, the third anniversary of Skyline operations, and the one-year anniversary for t... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Bellows Field Beach Park closing for military training | The City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is reminding Windward O‘ahu beachgoers of the Bellows Field Beach Park closure for two weekends this month, July 2026. Camping at Bellows Field Beach Park
The shorelin... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Official ballot drop boxes begin arriving across O‘ahu | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s official ballot drop boxes for the 2026 elections will begin arriving at designated locations across Oʻahu starting July 6, providing voters with a secure and convenient way to return their voted... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | City invites public comment on proposed Dog and Cat spay and neuter rules | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services (CSD) invites the public to provide input on proposed rules governing a new public spay-and-neuter program for dogs and cats.
An in-person public hearing will be h... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | City park energy efficiency projects honored with 2026 Environment + Energy Leader Award | NORESCO partnership to yield $94 million in savings, infrastructure improvements at 49 parks (From left to right) Honolulu Parks and Recreation Director Laura H. Thielen and Project Manager Dori Amano-Mitsui receiving the E+E Award from Nic... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | UPDATE: Parking lot repaving rescheduled for two Leeward O‘ahu beach parks | Week-long repaving efforts for vehicular lots at Nani Kai and Surfer’s beach parks beginning in August 2026
Parking lot repaving efforts for two Leeward O‘ahu beach parks have been rescheduled to begin in August 2026, about a month later th... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Important Changes to DAIB's Walk-In Services | Effective Immediately: Due to an exceptionally heavy demand for services, the Department of Planning and Permitting’s (DPP) Data Access and Imaging Branch is temporarily modifying its walk-in service policy.
To ensure we can process existin... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | July Mayor's Highlights Newsletter | This is a digital version of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s newsletter for June 2026. You can also view the PDF version of the newsletter here.
The City and County of Honolulu is taking a coordinated, cross-departmental approach to help residents ... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Happy 3rd birthday Skyline | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is celebrating the third anniversary of Skyline operations, the nation’s first fully automated, elevated rail transit system.
Since welcoming its first... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Parking lot repaving scheduled for two Leeward O‘ahu beach parks | Week-long repaving efforts for vehicular lots at Surfer’s and Nani Kai beach parks Parking lot at Surfer’s Beach Park in Mā‘ili
Parking lot repaving efforts are scheduled for two Leeward O‘ahu beach parks in July 2026, with the renovations ... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | ENV launches dedicated webpage to keep residents informed on CORP field restoration | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is announcing the launch of a dedicated webpage to keep the public informed on the restoration of the portion of Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Pu‘uloa Beach Park closing ahead of Independence Day Holiday | Celebrations, professional firework shows scheduled off beaches in Waikīkī, Kailua, Hale‘iwa
Ahead of the Independence Day Holiday, and celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the City and County of Honolulu’... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Episode 162: Dr. Kealoha fox on the City's annual sustainability report | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dr. Kealoha Fox, executive director for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CCSR) joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the annual sustainability report, the City’s d... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | City to begin emergency repairs to Waipahu Street Arch Bridge | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction will begin emergency repairs on the Waipahu Street Arch Bridge on Monday, June 29, 2026, following the completion of assessments and the final design phase t... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Changes to TheBus and Skyline fares starting July 1, 2026 | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is announcing upcoming fare changes for TheBus, Skyline and Handi-Van, beginning July 1, 2026.
The fare adjustments are part of ongoing efforts to main... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Fee increases, address change for Honolulu Parks & Rec begin July 2026 | Attendant/custodian service increase by $5, camping admin fee increase by $3
Beginning July 1, 2026, administrative fees for camping permits and attendant/custodian services within City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreat... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Perimeter fencing projects beginning for two Honolulu community gardens | In the effort to provide safety and added protection to hundreds of community gardeners in Honolulu, the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will begin two perimeter fencing projects this month for gardens... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Help guide the future of your City parks & gardens through public survey | Survey open until 9 a.m. (HST) on Monday, June 29, 2026 online by visiting: bit.ly/parkgoals
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is asking for your help to determine the goals and priorities for the de... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Lanikai Transportation Management Plan Parking Regulations Update presentation available online | Map of Lanikai that will have “No Parking Any Time” signage along Mokulua Drive and Aʻalapapa Drive
KAILUA – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) has made the Lanikai Transportation Management Plan Par... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | New park signage recognizes volunteer organizations, redirects sticker vandalism | (From left to right) Honolulu Parks and Recreation Mason, John Kiko, installing the new Adopt a Park signage (right) at Wāwāmalu,
There are no shortage of ways to leave your mark in this world, whether literally or metaphorically. Now, some... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | DPP to temporarily suspend Quick Permit services during HNL Build software update | HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will conduct a major software update to its HNL Build permitting system to support the implementation of the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (F... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | The spectacular Midsummer Night’s Gleam returns to Foster Botanical Garden July 18! | Presale tickets available online beginning June 15 at 9 a.m. (HST) at: bit.ly/MidsummerGleam Light tunnel at Foster Botanical Garden’s Midsummer Night’s Gleam 2019
A wonderful evening filled with garden activities and exuberant entertainmen... |
| Jun 6, 2026 | June Mayor's Highlights Newsletter | The City’s CORE program provides emergency care to homeless people all across Oʻahu.
This is a digital version of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s newsletter for June 2026. You can also view the PDF version of the newsletter here.
A recent survey re... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Shoreline use of Loko Waimaluhia partially restored, reinforced pathway opening | Family fishing set to return to Ho‘omaluhia’s lake July 1 as more lake access is restored in June 2026 Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden nursery workers, Melanie Sanchez & Kaianne Feurtado, clearing debris alongside Loko Waimaluhia.
The City... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Episode 159: Roy Miyahira on the homeless situation behind Kahauiki Village and a measure known as MH-3 | On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City’s director of homeless solutions, Roy Miyahira joins host Brandi Higa to discuss an area along the water behind Kahauiki Village, what an MH-3 is and the effect these actions have ha... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | You’re invited to a summer of free concerts in the City’s botanical gardens! | Twilight Concerts from June 4 – July 31 at Foster, Ho‘omaluhia, & Wahiawā botanical gardens
Summer is here, and with it comes a cornucopia of special events hosted in your City’s bountiful botanical gardens! The City and County of Honol... |
| May 30, 2026 | Waiʻanae Driver Licensing Center reopens Monday, June 1 | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Service is pleased to announce that the Waiʻanae Driver Licensing Center will reopen on Monday, June 1 at 8 a.m.
The driver licensing center located in the Waiʻanae Neighbo... |
| May 30, 2026 | New weekday open hours for pistol, rifle range at Koko Head Shooting Complex | Hours of operation Wednesday – Friday shifting to earlier schedule, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 10, 2026
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will be shifting the weekday hours of operation for the p... |
| May 30, 2026 | Vegetation clearing, tree trimming beginning along Pūpūkea Bike Path | Phased closure of small sections of the bike path required during work
A two-phase effort to clear vegetation and trim trees along the Ke Ala Pūpūkea Bicycle Path from Paumalū (Sunset Beach) to Pūpūkea is scheduled to begin next week, requi... |
| May 29, 2026 | Department of Enterprise Services seeking experienced Public Information Officer | HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Public Information Officer (PIO) to lead communications efforts for one of the city’s most visible and commu... |
| May 27, 2026 | Renovations improve play field at Darrell T. Young Waikele Community Park | Field to be closed three months for rejuvenation. Other facilities within the park will remain available Vehicle-restricting bollard installation at Darrell T. Young Waikele Community Park
An extensive effort to rejuvenate the play field at... |
| May 16, 2026 | Contraflow to be implemented for North Kalāheo Avenue Bridge during construction | Construction involving heavy equipment will be ongoing throughout the project
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction announces updated traffic modifications for the North Kalāheo Avenue Bridge reh... |
| May 13, 2026 | Mānoa Pool reopening for public enjoyment Monday, May 18 | The 50-meter swimming pool at the Harry Mamizuka Swimming Complex in Mānoa Valley District Park.
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is pleased to announce the Harry Mamizuka Swimming Complex at Mānoa ... |
| May 13, 2026 | Improvements to outdoor court, playfield beginning at Peter Buck Mini Park | Peter Buck Mini Park in Kalihi
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Design and Construction are pleased to announce a two-phase improvement project at Peter Buck Mini Park is scheduled to be... |
| May 8, 2026 | New playground at Nehu Neighborhood Park designed with community input | Construction utilizing streamlined contract and design system to assist with further playground development Rendering of new play area at Nehu Neighborhood Park. Courtesy Inspired Play Hawai‘i.
Utilizing a revamped system of contracting and... |
| May 7, 2026 | April/May Mayor's Highlights Newsletter | A large debris pile in the Waialua area following severe weather in March 2026.
This is a digital version of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s newsletter for April and May of 2026. You can also view the PDF version of the newsletter here.
Oʻahu has l... |
| May 6, 2026 | North Kalāheo Ave. Bridge rehabilitation enters new phase of work | Ongoing construction at North Kalāheo Avenue Bridge (No. 445)
KAILUA – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction’s rehabilitation project on the North Kalāheo Avenue Bridge No. 445 over Kawainui Canal in Kailua... |
| May 5, 2026 | Ho‘omaika‘i to the winners of the 2026 Lei Contest! | 145 lei submitted as part of the 98th Lei Day Celebration Melvin “Moki” Labra and his Mayor’s Grand Prize-winning lei. May 1, 2026.
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is proud to announce the winners ... |
| May 5, 2026 | City holds second “Rebuild Oʻahu” event in Lāʻie to support storm recovery efforts | DPP staff assisted attendees with a range of questions, including building permits, grading requirements, flood zone regulations, and Special Management Area
guidelines. Staff also helped residents create HNL Build accounts and walked them ... |
| May 5, 2026 | Exterior improvements beginning at two Windward parks | Outdoor court fence repairs at Kailua District Park, Maunawili Valley Neighborhood Park
Improvement projects come in pairs for two Windward O‘ahu parks this summer! Outdoor court fence repairs are scheduled for Kailua District and Maunawili... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Honolulu Festival Marks 30 Years of Honoring the Culture, Traditions, and People of the Pacific Rim, March 13-15 | Nagaoka Fireworks Show, Waikiki Grand Parade, and Cultural Performances in Four Locations to Showcase Cultural Presentations of Music, Dance, and Arts
HONOLULU, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honolulu Festival, Hawaii's premie... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Financing secured for Kūhiō Park Terrace Redevelopment; 302 affordable units coming to Kalihi | Rendering of the first phase of the Kūhiō Park Terrace Low-Rises and Homes redevelopment in Kalihi, which will replace aging buildings with 302 new affordable rental homes and two manager units. Images courtesy of HPHA and Lowney Architectu... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Traffic Advisory: Handi-Vans will be parked on Middle Street for Skyline opening ceremony October 15 | Posted on Oct 13, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies highway users the right mauka bound lane on Middle Street will be closed on Wednesday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Map: Scenic sites in Hawaii that are now off-limits, and why | 2. Sacred Falls. It has been closed to the public since 1999, when a rockslide killed eight people. In February of this year, a California couple in their 60s had to be airlifted out after falling from the trail. They had been hiking for ab... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 6/18/25 – BEACH LEASH LAWS ARE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MONK SEAL PUPS | Posted on Jun 18, 2025 in DOCARE, News Releases, slider
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR DAWN CHANG
CHAIRPERSON
BEACH LEASH LAWS ARE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MONK SEAL PUPS
HONOLULU – A 43-year-old woman was issued a civil resource violation for havi... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Navigating the Future: The Rise of Naval Autonomy and Its Challenges | The ocean is a vast expanse, a world of its own. It is both beautiful and treacherous. As technology advances, the Navy is steering toward a new horizon: naval autonomy. This shift is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. The recent Sea-Air-S... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | A Tale of Two Stories: The Pentagon's Purge and the Battleship Missouri's Legacy | In the corridors of power, change is a constant. The Pentagon is no exception. Recently, it witnessed a significant upheaval. A former spokesman, Ullyot, found himself in the eye of a storm. His resignation came amid a backdrop of controver... |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 80 Years Later: Battleship Missouri Memorial Commemorates Kamikaze Attack and One Captain's Remarkable Act of Compassion | Three-rifle volley salute by the United States Marines.
In a solemn ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, United States and Japanese dignitaries, military leaders, and grandchildren of the ship's first commanding officer ca... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits | “The stakes in this case could not be higher,” attorneys wrote in court documents. The lawsuits “present a serious threat to one of the nation’s most vital industries.”
The American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, said decl... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 36 hours in Honolulu, Hawaii: Things to see, do and eat | When people think of Hawaii, they tend to conjure Kauai’s jungles or Maui’s white sand beaches. But it’s Honolulu on the island of Oahu where most locals live and work, yielding a dynamic and complicated scene where Indigenous culture conve... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Travel | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season | With a low weather-related delay rate of 11%, Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the most reliable option for those aiming for hassle-free holiday travel. Thanks to Hawaii’s tropical climate, flights here face few we... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | MacDonald-Bedford LLC chooses Kozlov for Executive Vice President as precursor for future presidential role | Alexander I. (Alex) Kozlov, PE (BG, USA, Ret.)
Alexander I. Kozlov, PE, brings over 32 years of leadership experience to MacDonald-Bedford LLC
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MacDonald-Bedford LLC (M-B) announces the... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Travel | Is now a good time to visit Hawaii? | The Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea is a celebration of Hawaii’s natural beauty and history, with a newly completed renovation that includes Hale Kukuna, an interactive cultural center. There are also enormous wooden sculptures of mermaids, sea... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Supreme Court seeks Biden administration's views in major climate change lawsuits | Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration to share its views in a pair of cases involving the city of Honolulu's efforts to hold major oil and gas companies accountable for the impacts of climate change.
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