January 12 -The state Attorney General’s office told state Rep. Gene Ward that a map he published in November of suspected homeless encampments and homeless activity in his East Honolulu district passes legal muster and is constitutional. Representative Ward, on Wednesday, called the Attorney General’s opinion “a win-win. I’m happy […]
Neighborhood News
January 6, 2017 – State Representative Gene Ward’s decision to publish a map of homeless in Hawaii Kai has unleashed a storm of commentary and prompted him to seek guidance from the State Attorney General. [Star-Advertiser] On January 4, Civil Beat published an op-ed article entitled “Publicizing Locations, Traits Of […]
December 27 – In a November newsletter, State Representative Gene Ward published a map of homeless’ whereabouts in Hawaii Kai. Several weeks later, it sparked the outrage of individuals and organizations, including the American Civil Liberties’ Union (ACLU) which expressed its concern in the following statement: Publishing a map of […]
December 20 – Massage Envy, with 3 other locations on Oahu, is looking to expand to the Aina Haina Shopping Center. The company offers massage and spa services. [PBN] December 19 – Rodney Padilla, 21, and Lawrence Martens, 19, both lance corporals assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station were […]
December 14 – From Kokua Line, Two people in blue embroidered uniforms with laminated badges were going door to door in our Hawaii Kai neighborhood saying they were promoting fire safety and were doing free checks of extinguishers and fire alarms inside the home. The next day they called, trying […]
December 9 – There is a traffic advisory for Sunday, December 11. The Honolulu Marathon will close certain streets in Hawaii Kai, and East Oahu. For details and times, check the [Honolulu Marathon] website. December 9 – Hawaii Kai NOAA weather transmitter will be down intermittently on Dec 10 and […]
November 30 – Friends of Hanauma Bay claims that despite a court order, Honolulu City and County continues to misappropritate funds. The latest feud continues a long string of complaints by the non-profit group. Among allegations, that the City has purchased equipment for other venues with the funds, otherwise improperly […]
November 25 – Scuba diver found unconscious in waters off of Kahala Beach Hotel. (Star-Advertiser) November 23 – Firefighters extinguished a Hawaii Kai fire that started in a garage on Kaeleku Street. No parties were reported injured and the fire that started around 4:50pm was put out in 15-minutes. [PressReader] […]
November 17 – In Hawaii Kai, power was restored to nearly all affected Hawaiian Electric (HECO) customers by daybreak. At about 3:30 in the morning, a SUV veered off the road and into a HECO structure. The crash took out electricity to approximately1,700 homes. [KHON] November 17 – Oceanic Cable […]
November 11 – Motorists are advised of lane shifts on Kalanianaole Highway between Sea Life Park and the Makapuu Lookout. Work will take place on Monday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for rock fall mitigation netting replacements. A helicopter will be used for a portion of the […]
