Honolulu’s rail system is moving into a pivotal new phase — and Spotlight Now is digging into what comes next for Skyline, from construction through town to what riders can expect as service expands.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

New online tool helps Oahu residents determine disaster risk: City officials unveiled an easier way to help keep Oahu residents and their families safe this hurricane season, which is expected to be busier than normal.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
▲ 4.2k r/Jokes

My cousin posted two jokes on this sub, but the mods deleted both of them. So I guess that makes him...

...my cousin, twice [removed]

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

I was really embarrassed when my wife caught me playing with my son’s train set by myself. In a moment of panic, I threw a bedsheet over it but...

I think I managed to cover my tracks.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

My father was born as a conjoined twin, but the doctors managed to separate them at birth, so I have an uncle, once removed.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
▲ 876 r/dadjokes

I sat down for dinner at a restaurant and the waiter asked me, “Do you want to hear today’s special?” I replied, "Sure, why not?!" He smiled and said, “No problem sir!"

"Today is special!"

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

A 28-year-old man accused of attempted murder made his first court appearance Tuesday in connection with an early-morning shooting on Hopaka Street. TJ Tatashy was charged with attempted murder and firearm offenses.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
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The Miss Hawaii Organization will host its 2026 Miss Hawaii’s Teen and Miss Hawaii competitions, featuring contestants from across the islands competing in areas that highlight leadership, talent, communication skills, and community involvement.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
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The trial of a former Big Island man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and Kealakehe High School classmate is underway in Washington County, Arkansas. Kacey Jennings is charged with capital murder in the 2022 death of Allison Castro.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

Honolulu City Council candidate Trevor Ozawa has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Council Chair Tommy Waters from running for another term. The lawsuit argues Waters is ineligible to seek re-election because the Honolulu City Charter limits councilmembers to two consecutive four-year terms.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

A recall of 1M+ Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators over a potential fire risk is hitting Hawaii rental companies hard, with thousands lost monthly as repairs lag.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

Honolulu Building Permits Moving Faster For Homes, Slower For Businesses: The city is planning to expand its use of AI software after it showed promise in prescreening applications.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
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Colonial-Era Coconut Farms Pose Risks To The Survival Of Pacific Atolls: The copra industry keeps remote economies afloat while also threatening to undermine the land it depends on.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
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Neal Milner: People In Hawaiʻi May Not Vote But They're Still Engaged. Civic engagement shows up in other ways, like helping neighbors after a flood or sharing food.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago

Honolulu Ocean Safety reports over 100 rescues during the high surf warning across Oahu’s South and West facing shores. As summer continues and high swells expected to continue, lifeguards remind the public to exercise caution.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
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The woman charged for her involvement in the attack on a Moanalua athletics official was sentenced to 2 days in jail. She changed her plea Tuesday morning to no contest. Some question if the penalty was enough for parents to change their behavior at games.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago
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Action Line: Solar Company Leaves Customers Stranded. In March, state regulators warned consumers about solar-related complaints involving door-to-door solar sales representatives.

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u/808gecko808 — 19 days ago