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Once in a lifetime experience’: Whale shark spotted in Waikiki

“They are completely harmless, they feed on the smallest animals in the ocean, which is zooplankton, phytoplankton and really small fishes, so not a danger to humans at all
It is not illegal to swim with whale sharks in Hawaii, if you do ever get the chance to see one, but experts say you should not touch them.

Moped riders on Hawaii’s busiest highways prompt DOT call for crackdown

Scenes of mopeds navigating the H-1 Freeway are getting the most attention from state Highways officials. State law prohibits mopeds on freeways.
“It’s extremely dangerous for people to be using this on the roadway and unfair to everyone on the roadway itself,
“It puts this operator at risk and drivers at risk if they make mistakes.”

shark spotted at Ala Moana Beach Park

Warning signs have been posted at Ala Moana Beach after a shark was seen in the swim channel.

The species of shark is unknown. Officials said it was seen swimming in the swim channel fronting lifeguard tower 1B, on the Ewa end of the beach.

The shark was said to be 6-7 feet in length and behaving aggressively.

FAMILY DAY PARADE (GOD’S OHANA DAY PARADE)

July 13, 2024 Saturday
9:00 AM Road Closes 11:00 AM Road Reopens

will have 500 marchers, 10 vehicles, 4 floats, and 1 band.
It will start at Kalakaua Ave/Fort DeRussy/Saratoga Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.

KAILUA 4th OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE

July 4, 2024 Thursday 9:30 AM Road Closes 11:30 AM Road Reopens
The event will have 1,000 marchers, 30 vehicles, 20 floats, & 10 bands It will start at Kainalu Dr./Omao St., to Kainalu Drive, to end at Kailua Intermediate School.
KAILUA 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
July 4, 2024 Thursday 8:00 PM Lanes Close 8:30 PM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. Show will be off Kailua Beach Park.

Proposal to increase traffic violation fines keeps advancing

House Bill 1539 is getting closer to getting the green light in the state legislature. The bill is looking to address several issues including increasing mandatory fines and even proposing prison time for repeat traffic violations, such as reckless driving, speeding offenses, and driving without a license.

Kahala beach park

Kahala Avenue has some of the richest and most coveted addresses in the islands. But the recent rains highlighted another population upstream, resulting in debris on the beach fronting the luxury homes.
“With all these multi-million dollar homes right on the beach here and then all the trash and the homeless -- it’s pretty said,” said Waikiki resident Hanna Richards, who was visiting the beach with her husband.
Among the mess just yards from beachfront mansions were tents, grocery carts, a bicycle and a wheelchair.

Advisory posted after venomous jellyfish spotted on Waikiki beaches

A fascinating but potentially dangerous species of jellyfish known as Box Jellyfish has been spotted on Waikiki beaches Saturday morning
Box jellyfish have a distinctive cube-shaped bell, up to 15 tentacles that can grow up to several feet long, and are a among the most venomous creatures in the world.
Signs have been posted, but officials are still urging beachgoers to check with a lifeguard for the latest ocean and beach conditions.

41st ANNUAL PAN-PACIFIC MATSURI Waikiki PARADE

June 9, 2024 Sunday
3;30 PM Road Closes 7:30 PM Road Reopens

The event is expected to have 2,000 marchers, 19 vehicles, 3 floats & 4 bands. The parade will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd./Fort DeRussy, to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park

KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE

June 8, 2024 Saturday
8:30 AM Roads Close 1:00 PM Roads Reopen

The event is expected to have 200 marchers, 50 vehicles, 10 floats & 5 bands. It will start at King St./Richards St., to King St., to Punchbowl St., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Lane closures begin at 7:30 am