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Continuing a Legacy
Kapili Roofing & Painting President Brennan Leong proves effective leadership can come at any age
October 9, 2025
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Leading Guam developers takes claim in Hawai‘i
Core Tech Hawai‘i LLC, the local division of leading Guam developer Core Tech International Corp., underscored its entry into the Hawai‘i market with the August announcement of its new venture in Waikīkī. Dominic Jeon 436 Ena Road will be co-developed as affordable rental apartments by Core Tech Hawai‘i and partner
September 3, 2025
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Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation breaks ground on Skyline Segment 3
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) broke ground on the next installment of the Skyline rail system at a ceremony Aug. 11. The blessing ceremony was led by Kahu Kordell Kekoa at the future site of the Ka‘ākaukukui (Civic Center) Station on Halekauwila Street in Kaka‘ako between South Street
September 3, 2025
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City selects preferred partner in development of 1615 Ala Wai Boulevard
The City and County of Honolulu selected Centre Urban Real Estate as the preferred negotiating partner in the redevelopment of 1615 Ala Wai Blvd. With the recent demolition of the long-abandoned property, the City plans to turn the empty space into affordable housing. All that remains of the previous structure,
September 3, 2025
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News Beat: Mid-Pacific breaks ground on new track and field facility
Mid-Pacific Institute celebrated the groundbreaking of its $7.5-million track and field facility on May 27. The new facility will cover nearly five acres replacing the old athletic fields and will feature a six-lane track and designated area for field events. G70 is designing the project. “For decades, our track and
August 18, 2025
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News Beat: HART Executive Director and CEO Lori Kahikina receives national award
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation announced on May 21 that executive director and CEO Lori Kahikina received the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’ 14th annual Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award for her professional accomplishments and leadership. “I am so honored and grateful to receive this award. It
July 18, 2025
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HPM Oʻahu Design Centers Opens in Iwilei
HPM Building Supply brings its design center concept to Oʻahu
June 19, 2025
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News Beat: 127-unit ‘Ewa Beach housing project moves forward
The City and County of Honolulu is advancing the development of Kaleima‘o Village – West Loch Apartments, an affordable rental housing project in ‘Ewa Beach. The 127-unit development will be available to those making 60 percent or less than the area median income. Construction by Komohale West Loch LLC, a
June 19, 2025
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News Beat: HDOT raises $849M in airport system bonds
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced in February that the state’s airport system raised $849 million in bond financing, marking the largest bond issuance in the system’s history. The bonds will go towards approximately $600 million in infrastructure improvements, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of
June 19, 2025
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News Beat: Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall unveils recent renovations
The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Enterprise Services in March shared details of the Blaisdell Concert Hall’s $10-million back-of-house renovation, which included various electrical, safety and convenience upgrades. “This project is an investment that speaks volumes about our exuberant commitment to
June 19, 2025
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