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Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:54 GMT

Episode 166: Mayor Blangiardi on the City Council's decision to eliminate OER and the new driver's license design

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the redevelopment of Iwilei, the City Council’s decision to eliminate the Office of Economic Revitalization, and the new design for the Hawai‘i …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:54 GMT

Redesigned driver's licenses now available through new online portal

HONOLULU — Eligible Oʻahu residents can now get the newly redesigned Hawaiʻi driver’s license without waiting in line at the DMV. The City and County of Honolulu has launched a new online portal at https://mydmv.hnl.info/hnldl to request a duplicate card. …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:54 GMT

City earns 28th consecutive national award for budget excellence

HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu has earned its 28th consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), recognizing the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Executive …

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Published on July 24, 2026 - 02:54 GMT

Redesigned driver's licenses now available through new online portal

HONOLULU — Eligible Oʻahu residents can now get the newly redesigned Hawaiʻi driver’s license without waiting in line at the DMV. The City and County of Honolulu has launched a new online portal at https://mydmv.hnl.info/hnldl to request a duplicate card. …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 01:53 GMT

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 islands’ most …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 03:50 GMT

Honolulu Youth Commission seeking applications for visionary leaders

HONOLULU — The Honolulu Youth Commission (HYC) is searching for the next generation of young leaders to help guide the City and County of Honolulu into the future. Oʻahu residents aged 14-24 are encouraged to apply to the HYC to serve as the voice of the …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

Next phase of transit-oriented redevelopment begins at former Dee Lite Bakery property

HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM will begin environmental abatement and demolition activities at the City-owned property located at 1907 Eluwene Street, the former Dee Lite Bakery site. …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 23:32 GMT

Planning continues for the future of Iwilei–Kūwili

The approximately $3 million planning effort is supported through a combination of federal, state, and City funding, including a $2 million Federal Transit Administration Transit-Oriented Development Planning Grant, funding from the Office of Planning and …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

City asks residents to weigh in on water priorities amid rising infrastructure costs

HONOLULU– The City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services (ENV) is asking for input from Oʻahu residents to find out what water quality issues they care most about. The Oʻahu Clean Water Survey launches July 16, 2026, takes about five …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 00:23 GMT

Episode 165: Catching up with members of the Honolulu Youth Commission

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Honolulu Youth Commissioners Kalena Cooke Shea and Tanya Paia join host Brandi Higa to share about why they decided to get involved with the commission, resolutions they’ve introduced, and the Youth Climate …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 00:23 GMT

HIDOE, City formalize agreement regarding Kīlauea District Park and Kaimukī Middle School property

Tom T. Nekota Kīlauea Gym Complex at Kīlauea District Park. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming their shared …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 04:36 GMT

Scam alert: City warns of fake violation notices and emails

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is warning residents, property owners, and contractors of sophisticated scams involving fake inspections, DPP notices, emails, text messages, and phone calls from individuals …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 01:07 GMT

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 activity relating to …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 01:07 GMT

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 Department of …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 06:56 GMT

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 the future Kūwili …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 06:56 GMT

City brings free Career Fair to Wahiawā, connecting residents and job seekers with employers and workforce resources

HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER), in partnership with Leilehua High School and the Department of Community Services’ (DCS) WorkHawaii program, will host a free Career Fair on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 06:56 GMT

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 the future Kūwili …

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Published on July 13, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

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 Bandstand! This …

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Published on July 11, 2026 - 07:32 GMT

City and County of Honolulu releases Tsunami Warning After Action Report

HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management (DEM) completed an After Action Report evaluating the City and County’s response to the July 29, 2025 tsunami event. The event followed a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s …

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Published on July 11, 2026 - 07:32 GMT

Honolulu Emergency Services Department hosts 3rd annual Mass Casualty Incident Conference

HONOLULU — The Honolulu Emergency Services Department (HESD) hosted its 3rd Annual Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Conference this week at the Prince Waikīkī. The two-day event brought together approximately 300 attendees and featured distinguished speakers …

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