Have we reached “peak car”?

Apropos of this week's news that construction on Ward Avenue will be seemingly interminable, a new report shows that we own fewer cars and are driving less.

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Are Kaka‘ako schools ready for its development?

Live, work, play – and learn?

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From beautification to destruction

Plants meant to beautify the H-1 near the airport have become home to mosquitoes that are both pretty, and pretty great at carrying Dengue fever.

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Honolulu Night Market

People from near and far gathered for the monthly Honolulu Night Market in Kakaako, not just for the food but the music and other festivities.

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Ice-melt cost in Arctic equal to a year of the world’s economic output

Methane emissions may cost $60 trillion from effects on the climate according to University at Cambridge and the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

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Same-sex marriage will have to wait a bit longer

Gay marriage did not get the required two-thirds support from legislators in order to call a special legislative session. You can expect this to be an issue in the next legislative session, and in next year's election.

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Hawaii delegation meets with the president

President Obama met with Hawaii's congressional delegation to discuss immigration and federal recognition of Native Hawaiians.

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Priest speaks out on dilemmas in development
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HCDA to brief politicians, public on Kaka‘ako development projects

Kaka‘ako-area politicians will host a briefing on all development projects slated for the district on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30–7:30 at the State Capitol Auditorium

Will Caron / Kakaako / Read
Senator Schatz gets support from Al Gore

Former US Vice President Al Gore endorsed Senator Brian Schatz's campaign for reelection, citing his push towards renewable energy.

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