Mayor's Highlights Newsletter
Stories included in this month’s edition (click the image to read the full newsletter):
- A full recap of Mayor Blangiardi’s 2024 State of the City address, including updates on the City’s approach to affordable housing, homelessness and public safety.
- Information on the first two town hall meetings of 2024, in Kapolei and Kailua.
- Details on the unveiling of a groundbreaking new mental health crisis hub at the Iwilei Resource Center last month.
- An important traffic advisory for residents who live in the Lanikai area — and anyone who is considering visiting the area during the month of April.
- Good news for the Royal Hawaiian Band, which moved into a permanent new home and rehearsal space at the Waikīkī Vista last month!
Stories included in this month’s edition (click the image to read the full newsletter):
- The full calendar for Mayor Blangiardi’s 2024 town hall meetings, as well as a way for you to sign up to receive updates about each meeting.
- Details about the visit to Oʻahu by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, including a recap of his tour of the City’s Skyline facilities.
- An update on Climate Ready Oʻahu, the City’s first climate adaptation strategy, which was adopted by the Honolulu City Council last month.
- Mayor Blangiardi commemorates Black History Month on Oʻahu.
Stories included in this month’s edition (click the image to read the full newsletter):
- How bright yellow rescue tubes are making our beaches safer
- First responders jump into action during an emergency at January’s City Council hearing
- The Kahuku community meets to discuss a new swimming pool and recreation center
- An authentic hula show prepares to debut at the Waikīkī Shell
- A new sculpture is unveiled at Honolulu’s In-Ha Park
Stories included in this month’s edition (click the image to read the full newsletter):
- Bring on 2024! A Happy New Year message from Mayor Rick Blangiardi.
- 2023-In-Review: A look at City services by the numbers.
- A new off-leash dog park opens
Stories included in this month’s edition (click the image to read the full newsletter):
- A full recap of the City’s annual Honolulu City Lights opening night celebration, plus details on holiday displays that will be up all month.
- Updates on renovations to the Neal S. Blaisdell Center, including an exciting one involving the Blaisdell Arena!
- A call to action for residents to weigh in on the Ala Wai Canal Flood Risk Management Study’s draft report.
- Details on the City’s improved Municipal Equality Index rating — our highest-ever score!
Stories included in this month’s edition (click the image to read the full newsletter):
- An update on a busy month for Mayor Blangiardi and the City on our affordable housing efforts.
- Information on Oʻahu’s wildfire prevention efforts, following a trip by all four of Hawaiʻi’s mayors to visit Lahaina.
- Details on a $1 million grant awarded to the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts for their “Wahi Pana” project.
- City services are expanding in Kapolei, including extended hours at the Satellite City Hall and a brand-new convenience center to help reduce illegal dumping in West Oʻahu.
Newsletter Archive:
- October 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Safer Streets, One Block at a Time
- September 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Lahaina Strong
- August 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Protecting Our Paradise
- July 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — All Aboard Skyline!
- June 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Rail Opening, Phase One
- May 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Celebrating Earth Month
- April 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — The State of the City
- March 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Oʻahu’s Good Food Pledge
- February 2023 Mayor’s Highlights Newsletter — Handi-Van Improvements
- December 2022/January 2023 Newsletter — Acquiring Waikīkī Vista