Feb 9 – State lawmakers are considering bills to create official campgrounds for the homeless in Honolulu. The Senate Human Services Committee on Wednesday gave tentative approval to Senate Bill 1243, which would…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 02/03/2017
February 3 – Representative Gene Ward seeks bill to create “urine-free zones.” Proposed House Bill 1595 would make it illegal to go to the bathroom on:(1) Public playgrounds and playground equipment (2) Public bus…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 1/27/2017
Jan 21 through Jan 25 – Water main break causes closure of Kalanianaole On Saturday, January 21, 2017 at about 4:45 a.m., a 24-inch water main break occurred before the intersection of…
Kahala to Hawaii Kai after the BWS water main break: a personal account
Then came dreaded Monday On Saturday, after the water main broke at Ainakoa and Kalanianaole, our family received a text from a relative informing us of the blocked highway. We were in…
TRAFFIC: Ainakoa – Kalaniana’ole Hwy Water Main Break
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East Oahu News – Friday Update 1/20/2017
Jan 20 & 21 – There is a traffic alert for weekend and night work in Hawaii Kai, with alternating lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions at the Kealahou Street Intersection…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 1/13/2017
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…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 1/6/2017
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…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 12/30/2016
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…