Michael Esquibil, the son of a former Ewa plantation worker, and his family have waited decades for promised renovations at Varona Village. His father, an irrigation specialist, died in 1986 before those plans came to fruition. Read more
City officials are seeking input on a draft plan proposed for transit-oriented development in Halawa. The plan outlines a vision for potentially redeveloping about 150 acres around the Aloha Stadium rail station into mixed-use communities. Read more
Measures to pave the way for transit-oriented development projects along the rail corridor are advancing even though concerns over affordable-housing requirements persist. Read more
The annual STEM Fest helped fuel interest in science, technology, engineering and math for Girl Scout Tabitha Myers, who now envisions herself as a leader in STEM fields. Read more
Mayor Kirk Caldwell has signed two bills into law to pave the way for Haseko’s last phase of its Ewa Beach development. Read more
Once the site of a dilapidated structure formerly used for recovering substance abusers, the city-owned Halona Road property in Waianae is home to three completed modular units that will house working homeless individuals and homeless families with children. Read more
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Health centers based at Waianae Intermediate and Waianae High schools are not only providing convenient medical care, but keeping students from missing classes andhelping with overall attendance. Read more
A Marine Corps helicopter struck a power line and made an emergency landing on the North Shore on Tuesday night. There were no injuries to the flight crew or civilians. Read more
After dozens of families celebrated choosing their Hawaiian homestead lots at a Saturday ceremony in Waimanalo, a father-son duo holding No. 44, the last number, were called to the front of the room to pick the site of their future home. Read more
State Rep. Andria Tupola is seeking a second term, contending her education and commitment to community service prove she is fit to represent District 43. Read more
A week after volunteers and residents came together to rebuild the skate park at Wahiawa District Park that was demolished two years ago due to safety concerns, officials will reopen the facility today with a blessing ceremony at 10 a.m. Read more
The Honolulu City Council voted Wednesday to approve plans for the 36-story Mana‘olana condominium-hotel tower at Atkinson Drive and Kapiolani Boulevard. Read more
The Honolulu City Council gave final approval Wednesday to two bills and one resolution paving the way for Haseko’s last phase of its 1,100-acre Ewa Beach project afterhearing more than an hour of testimony from residents and officials in support and opposition. Read more
At the Kalaeloa Heritage Park, there is a story about almost everything. Read more
A City Council committee gave key approval Thursday to three measures proposed for the last phase of Haseko’s 1,100-acre Ewa Beach development. The measures now go to the full Council for a final vote. Read more
Improving education and pushing to cool classrooms are among the top priorities for the two candidates in the race for a state Senate seat in West Oahu. Read more
Hawaii’s first Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar will open Oct. 3 in Ewa Beach. Read more
State officials have selected Catholic Charities Hawaii to manage the social services at Oahu’s new Family Assessment Center, scheduled to open in Kakaako on Sept. 28 to quickly move homeless families into long-term housing. Read more
The recent opening of a contra-flow lane on Farrington Highway in Nanakuli is generating a mixed response: Some area residents are pleased that it eases the westbound afternoon commute, while others are frustrated and concerned about eastbound traffic congestion. Read more
A City Council committee this week agreed to delay action on three contentious zoning measures proposed for the last phase of Haseko Development’s Ewa Beach project. Read more
When a surfer in waters off Makaha Beach on Wednesday afternoon thought he heard someone yelling for help, he quickly scanned the horizon and caught a glimpse of an armwaving above the water about 200 to 250 yards offshore. Read more
