The proposal would increase a single-ride fare for adults from $3 to $3.25, and from $1.50 to $1.75 for children
The cost of a HOLO Card two-hour pass or day pass will remain the same
at $3 and $7.50.
A seven-day HOLO Card would increase from $35 to $40.
The HOLO Card monthly pass would increase from $80 to $90, while annual passes would bump from $880 to $990.
Youth monthly passes would increase from $40 to $45 and annual passes from $440 to $495.
The strike at Kapiolani Hospital has ended.
Approximately 300 employees, including technicians, cleaning staff, and food service workers, who have been working at the hospital for over two months, went on strike. The strike, which began on October 27th, was initiated due to unfair labor practices, inadequate wages and benefits, and ongoing issues affecting the quality of life of the workers.
City installs more cameras at Makiki's Sheridan Community Park to deter crime
More eyes are on city parks. That's one of the ways the city's hoping to combat crime with its new surveillance cameras.
Sheridan Community Park, the city is installing 13 of these cameras to deter crime.
Construction of Hawaii's first public archery range.
The Hawaii Kyudo Foundation and the City of Honolulu have agreed to collaborate on the construction and maintenance of an archery range to revitalize a 0.57-acre undeveloped area on the hillside of Maumae Nature Park in the Kaimuki district. The Hawaii Kyudo Foundation will invest $850,000 to construct the archery range, which will then be donated to the City of Honolulu upon completion
Authorities approve Young Brother's price hike proposal
Approved a rate increase proposed by Young Brothers, the state's only inter-island freight carrier, with the rate increase expected to take effect on January 1, 2026
The fee increase will have a statewide impact, with agricultural shippers being hit the hardest.
Number of injuries from electric bicycles soars
In Hawaii, as the number of electric bicycle users increases, so does the number of injuries caused by electric bicycles. Medical professionals point out that injuries caused by electric bicycles are becoming more severe. Electric bicycles are now restricted to those 15 years of age or older, and anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet. Measures are also being taken to strengthen enforcement of electric bicycle regulations across the island.
Macadamia nuts sold at Costco have been recalled.
American Nuts Company is issuing a recall of macadamia nuts sold at Costco in the Hawaii Kai area Oahu due to the possibility of salmonella contamination.
ANNUAL KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE RUN
December 13, 2025 Saturday
4:30 AM Roads Close 8:30 AM Roads Reopen
The event is expected to have 2,000 runners. Lane closures will begin at 4:30AM. It will start at Monsarrat Ave., eastbound, to Kalakaua Ave., u-turn fronting Hyatt Regency, to Kalakaua Ave. to end at Queen's Beach.
HONOLULU MARATHON
December 14, 2025 Sunday
2:30 AM Roads Close 4:00 PM
It will start on Ala Moana Blvd., near Queen St., to Ala Moana Blvd., ewa bound, to Nuuanu Ave., to King St., to Kapiolani Blvd., to Piikoi St., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave.,
The event is expected to have 3,000 marchers, 60 vehicles, 6 floats, & 10 bands. It will start at Ft. DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Kapahulu/Kalakaua/Monsarrat Aves. grassy area fronting the Honolulu Zoo.
