Category: kamaainas

Honolulu city’s Department of Customer Services announced today that beginning Monday, October 12, its largest road test site will be temporarily relocated to help alleviate traffic congestion in the months ahead. All road tests at the Kapalama Driver Licensing Center on Dillingham Boulevard in Kalihi are being moved three miles away to the Sheridan Community Park at 833 Piikoi St. in Makiki. Road test routes at the Kapalama Driver Licensing Center... Read More

Permitted camping resumes today, Friday, October 6, 2020, in Honolulu City & Country campgrounds. The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is taking this opportunity to remind the public of some of the changes to camping operations amidst the current Mayoral Emergency Order. 1.            Currently, only 5 people are allowed per campsite. This is in accordance with the current Tier 1 reopening guideline limiting social gatherings to 5 people regardless... Read More

The City and County of Honolulu (City) Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency launched “Climate Ready Oahu” today, inviting community participation to help shape a first ever overall climate adaptation strategy for our island. “As an elected leader and a father, I take climate change seriously and want to do everything I can to help to protect our residents from climate risks coming our way,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “As... Read More

In honor of Make a Difference Month, an annual event highlighting the importance of personal responsibility in taking care of communities, the Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) Storm Water Quality (SWQ) Division is joining a popular international movement with its Plogging Campaign, encouraging residents to pick up trash while walking or jogging outdoors. “We’re excited to introduce and promote the concept of Plogging this October in celebration of Make a Difference... Read More

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is continuing to work to improve pedestrian safety in Nuuanu through the planned installation of raised pedestrian crossings at Pali Highway’s intersections with Upper Dowsett Avenue and Ahipuu Street. The raised pedestrian crossings at Upper Dowsett Avenue and Ahipuu Street will supplement the gateway in-street sign treatments that were installed at Upper Dowsett Avenue, Wood Street, Lower Dowsett Avenue, and Ahipuu Street in November 2018.... Read More

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and the City and County of Honolulu thank Oʻahu residents for their participation in the Hawaiʻi 2020 Census. Today’s total response rate report on the 2020 Census website shows that 99.9% of Hawaiʻi households have been enumerated, one of the top states in the country. The city also wants to inform residents that if their household count has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still time... Read More

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) made history yesterday in coming up with a detailed plan on how to save the global travel and tourism industry. This plan was developed together with 46 CEOs of the largest travel and tourism companies in the world. It also includes the 20 G-20 nations and a lot of help by His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia. eTurboNews in cooperation with Hawaii News... Read More

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the Airports Division has successfully refinanced $300 million of outstanding bonds for significant savings for Hawaii Airports. In addition, the Airports Division took advantage of historically-low interest rates in the municipal bond market to finance capital projects, delivering critical funding to advance projects that will maintain, preserve, and expand air service facilities across the State.  The bonds that were refinanced were originally issued... Read More