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For the past decade, a retired Scotland native has enjoyed a virtually rent-free waterfront home at Pier 7. In Honolulu Harbor, The Falls of Clyde — once part of Matson’s fleet before being converted into an oil tanker — has served as a museum and hosted an array of local ceremonies and events before falling into disrepair. The state impounded it in 2016.
It’s high time for the now-leaking 140-year-old ship — the last survivor of a fleet named after Scottish waterfalls — to move out. This week the state dispatched contractors to keep it afloat. Next week, state officials and the boat’s registered owner, Friends of the Falls of Clyde, will discuss hauling it to a final resting place.
Goodbye to King’s Village Shopping Center
It’s sad to see the demise of the King’s Village Shopping Center. Yes, the 46-year-old Waikiki landmark was outdated, a retail relic from the 1970s. The sleek timeshare tower replacing it makes bottom-line sense.
But for those who tout the value of Hawaii’s small businesses, it’s uncomfortable to witness the scattering of more than 46 of them from the heart of Waikiki — some to other locations, many to close for good. Surely there’s still room even in glitzy Waikiki for vendors to serve the budget-minded tourist.
