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hawaiipublicradio. org > the-conversation > 2026-04-14 > april-showers-bring-more-flowers-to-honolulu-garden-show

April showers bring more flowers to Honolulu garden show

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (183+ words) April happens to be National Garden Month, which makes it the perfect time to feature the Garden Club of Honolulu. The Garden Club of Honolulu is an offshoot of Garden Club of America, a national organization with a big focus…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-04-02 > how-a-seabird-native-to-hawaii-has-adapted-to-life-in-honolulus-concrete-jungle

How a native seabird has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (758+ words) Ka'iulani Murphy is quick to spot white terns flapping their wings when she's guiding Polynesian voyaging canoes across the Pacific. The birds hunt for food at sea and lay eggs on land. So traditional navigators like her, who look to…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > the-conversation > 2026-03-30 > honolulu-protesters-3rd-no-dictators-rally

Honolulu protesters share main messages from 3rd 'No Dictators' rally

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (534+ words) Organizers of the "No Dictators" rallies that took place this Saturday met after the weekend to discuss strategy going forward after a bomb scare at the Hawai'i State Capitol disrupted the event. People gathered at Thomas Square on Saturday morning…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-03-17 > honolulu-program-still-offering-services-for-unsheltered-people-after-storm

Honolulu program still offering services to unsheltered people after storm

4+ week, 5+ hour ago  (254+ words) Teams from the Honolulu Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement program are still going out to help unsheltered people following the Kona storm. City officials said CORE transported more than 40 people to shelters between Thursday and Saturday. Jim Ireland, director of…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-03-10 > honolulu-officials-consider-changing-tax-structure-to-boost-revenue

Honolulu officials brainstorm changing tax structure to boost revenue

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (377+ words) With a relatively conservative budget in the works for the upcoming fiscal year, the Honolulu City Council and administration officials are brainstorming possible sources of revenue for O'ahu. Last week Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and his administration released a proposed…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-02-23 > rail-expansion-kapolei-uh-manoa-hart

Rail expansion might come down the line faster for Kapolei than UH M'noa

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (404+ words) The planning phase to extend the Honolulu rail to the University of Hawai'i at M'noa can now start, but a new segment on its other terminus, on the Kapolei side, could come first. Skyline's current route is slated to end…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-01-06 > hawaiian-airlines-details-600m-upgrade-plan-for-planes-terminals-and-tech

Hawaiian Airlines details $600 M upgrade plan for planes, terminals and tech

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (377+ words) Hawaiian Airlines has announced a five-year, $600 million investment plan to upgrade its planes, build airport amenities, and use new technology for customer and employee operations. "Our goal is for local travelers to enjoy beautiful facilities that match the level of…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-01-06 > in-long-running-oahu-landfill-saga-city-considers-expanding-waimanalo-gulch

In long-running O'ahu landfill saga, city considers expanding Waimanalo Gulch

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (713+ words) The City and County of Honolulu says it's out of options and is considering expanding the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill by 3. 7 acres. The state Land Use Commission ordered the city to close the west side landfill by 2028. Last year, a…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-01-05 > oahu-officials-hope-quieter-new-years-celebrations-continue

O'ahu officials hope quieter New Year's Eve celebrations continue

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (363+ words) Honolulu officials say anecdotally that there were fewer illegal fireworks set off on O'ahu during the New Year's celebrations last week " and hope that the trend continues. One year after the fireworks explosion in "liamanu killed six people and injured…...

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hawaiipublicradio. org > local-news > 2026-01-05 > 4-trends-in-the-asia-pacific-related-to-hawaii-in-2026

Tourism to Tacomas: 4 trends in the Asia Pacific related to Hawai'i in 2026

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (647+ words) Hawai'i's ties to the Asia Pacific transcend geography. There's a lot of interest among Hawai'i residents about our regional neighborhood. Here are four trends to watch in 2026 that may have a direct impact on Hawai'i. Japanese visitors to Hawai'i and…...