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2026 HAWAII HEART WALK

August 15, 2026 Saturday
5:30 AM Lanes Close 10:00 AM

It is expected to have 4,000 walkers. The event will start at Queen Kapiolani Park, to Monsarrat Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., onto Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park

Possibility of bad weather over the weekend due to an approaching tropical cyclone.

Tropical Storm Lala
computer models predict that the system will reach the Big Island late Friday into Saturday and move across the Hawaiian Islands from east to west through Sunday. Rainfall on the Big Island is expected to vary widely, ranging from a few inches to more than 16 inches.

Pearl City Little League players return home victorious.

The Pearl City Little League All-Stars returned home on Saturday after winning the Senior League World Series.
Pearl City claimed the title by defeating Curaçao 5–0 in the championship game of the Senior League Baseball World Series, a division for players aged 13 to 16.

Lowering the speed limit in school zones to 20 mph.

Pursuant to City Council Ordinance 24-32, passed in 2024, the speed limit in school zones is being reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on school days.

Hanauma Bay's temporary closure extended by one week.

The temporary closure of the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve has been extended by one week due to additional sewer-related repair work.
According to the City and County of Honolulu, the facility is scheduled to reopen to the public on Wednesday, August 19.

NORMAN K. TAMANAHA 15K

August 9, 2026 Sunday
5:30 AM Lanes Close 10:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 500 participants
It will start at Queen Kapiolani Regional Park
Kahala Ave to Diamond Head Rd.to Kalakaua Ave to end at Marathon Finish Line.

The 22nd Korean Festival Hawaii Takes Place

The 22nd Korean Festival Hawaii will be held at Kapiolani Park on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The event will feature Korean food stalls, live performances, and a fashion show showcasing the traditional Korean costume, *hanbok*. In addition to "K-POP Night" featuring DJ Moobek and Kang Woo-in, the lineup includes Park Jung-sik, Lee Jung-ok, Seung Ri Kim, Michael Kang, and Jong Ok Jeo.

Hawaii Driver's Licenses and State ID Cards to Get Redesigned

The State of Hawaii will introduce new designs for driver's licenses and state ID cards later this year.
The new design features the iconic Hawaiian rainbow, as well as the state flag, the Hawaiian Islands, the state fish humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa*), and the state seal.

Set a new world record by completing five round trips at Koko Head.

Hawaii resident Michael Chin set a new world record on Oahu's Koko Head Trail by completing five round trips in under 85 minutes.
The course spans a round trip of approximately 1.6 miles (about 2.6 km) and consists of 1,048 steps.
The previous world record for completing five round trips was 1 hour and 25 minutes, and Mr. Chin shaved a few seconds off that time.

NA WAHINE FESTIVAL

July 26, 2026 Sunday
6:00 AM Lanes Close 10:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 300 triathletes. SWIM: Queen's Beach, Kapiolani Park, RUN: Transition area, to Monsarrat Ave, to Paki Ave., to Kalakaua Ave to Diamond Hd. Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Bandstand transition area,