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AccesSurf Marks 20 Years of Adaptive Ocean Recreation

AccesSurf Marks 20 Years of Adaptive Ocean Recreation

The Honolulu-area nonprofit celebrated its anniversary at White Plains Beach as it launches a $200,000 fundraising drive.

Live Poll

Should your community spend more public money on accessible recreation for people with disabilities?

For readers in Honolulu, this page covers public safety, local government, business, infrastructure and weather events. Reporting focuses on the issues and developments that shape the city.


Politics

Military

Remains of Arizona Crew Exhumed in Honolulu

Eight unidentified USS Arizona service members were disinterred at a Honolulu cemetery as part of a project to identify 86 unknown graves.

Remains of Arizona Crew Exhumed in Honolulu

Crime

Accidents

Fire Destroys Former Grocery Building in Nanakuli

The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a two-story building fire on Farrington Highway that caused no reported injuries.

Fire Destroys Former Grocery Building in Nanakuli

Travel

Live Poll

Does large-scale tourist development improve the quality of life in your local neighborhood?

Hotels

Hilton Grand Vacations Opens New Ka Haku Tower

The 32-story Waikiki timeshare property officially opened its doors on October 2, 2026.

Hilton Grand Vacations Opens New Ka Haku Tower

Sports

Basketball

Hawaii Routs Bethesda 116-44 at Rainbow Classic

Hawaii posted its largest margin of victory in school history in the Rainbow Classic opener.


Weather and Disaster

Live Poll

Do you think Honolulu is doing enough to make local roads safe?

Safety

City Seeks Roadway Safety Input on Beretania Street

Honolulu held a second public workshop on safety along Beretania, Young and King streets ahead of planned repaving.

City Seeks Roadway Safety Input on Beretania Street

Regular subjects here include legislative updates, municipal budgets, public health outcomes, transportation initiatives and economic trends. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. The unique geography of an island setting heavily influences local disaster preparedness and the logistics of supply chains. Zoning debates and seasonal tourism shifts remain the most consistent factors behind city-wide discussions.


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