The Enormous Thrift Store In Hawaii Where $45 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
In a paradise where a single meal can cost as much as a mainland mortgage payment, there exists a magical kingdom where your dollars stretch like saltwater taffy in the hot Hawaiian sun. Savers in Honolulu isn’t just a thrift store – it’s an economic oasis where $45 can transform...
Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae starts to move into nearby permanent housing
Members of the Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae (POW) village are moving into new, permanent homes. POW, located near the Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor, was built on a 19.5-acre parcel and served as a self-governing refuge of around 200 residents. The late Twinkle Borge was the matriarch and steward...
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet Tent Flies, Shopper Seriously Injured
Sunday's Aloha Stadium Swap Meet took a sudden and unwelcome turn when a strong gust of wind ripped through a section of the market, sending at least one vendor canopy into the air and leaving a 28-year-old woman in serious condition. Video from the scene shows metal frames lifting, canopies flipping, shoppers...
Canoe Chaos At Pokai Bay Leaves Two Women Seriously Hurt
Two women were rushed to the hospital in serious condition yesterday after the canoe they were paddling flipped at Pokai Bay in Waianae, turning a morning on the water into an emergency response scene. Emergency crews treated three people onshore, and one person declined to be transported by paramedics. First...
Use HNL 311 to report any community issues directly to the City and County...
If you notice something in your community that needs attention, like dead streetlights or dangerous sidewalks, the City and County of Honolulu has a new outlet for you to report issues to.
New city 3-1-1 app and system expected to speed up resident’s requests
Most know about calling 9-1-1 for emergencies, or 2-1-1 for assistance or support, but do you know about dialing 3-1-1? That is the city's site for Honolulu residents to request services in their community.
Report everything from abandoned cars to feral chickens with new Oʻahu system
Pesky potholes and flickering street lamps could be getting fixed faster thanks to a new reporting system on Oʻahu. The City and County of Honolulu launched a new mobile app and website called HNL 311, developed within the Department of Information Technology. Residents can submit issues or service requests,...
New Skyline Rail Project Brings Fresh, Local Food to Oʻahu Communities
Honolulu is starting a project to turn its Skyline rail stations into food access points. The goal is to help residents connect with local food, culture, and community. This plan is a finalist in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge. It aims to address food insecurity on Oʻahu. The project began after...
SHOPO says it will work with new Kauaʻi police chief amid call for transparency
The state’s police union said it will work with the Kauaʻi Police Department’s new chief of police, but continues to call for more transparency about the selection process. On Nov. 21, the Kauaʻi Police Commission made a conditional offer to San Diego Police Department Deputy Chief Rudy...
Man charged for multiple felonies in armed robbery at Waikiki restaurant
Wilsand Sardinha, 36, was charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of first-degree robbery and kidnapping, after an armed robbery at a Waikiki restaurant.
