It’s the first time the entire panel of 26 figures has been visible since they were spotted nine years ago. Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner Glen Kila believes it’s a message from his ancestors about rising ocean levels.
Westside Issues
Posted inHonolulu Police Department
July 4th Shootings Elevate Concerns About Westside Violence
Six shootings over two days on Oʻahu made this Fourth of July holiday more violent than last year’s.
Posted inEducation
DOE Called For 12 New Schools In ‘Ewa A Decade Ago. It’s Built 2
The education department has been unable to keep up with the housing boom in ʻEwa and Kapolei – even as developers contribute land and money to help build new schools.
Posted inFix It!, Honolulu, Westside Issues
Fix It! Expired Contract Stalls Sidewalk Repairs At Villages of Kapolei
A resident’s efforts to get answers about efforts to repair a buckled sidewalk and overgrown trees uncovered a lapsed maintenance contract.
Posted inWestside Issues
Police Set Out To Curb Violence On West Oʻahu. Traffic Citations Soared
Honolulu police said they stepped up traffic enforcement on the Westside last summer to help them find criminals and guns. Some residents said they felt harassed.
Posted inWestside Issues
West Oahu Has A Domestic Violence Crisis. The Cost Of Living Makes It Worse
Addressing the problem will take more than an increased police presence.
Posted inWestside Issues
Autopsy: Waiʻanae Shooter Died Of Gunshot Wound To Torso
The report also shows the man who shot and killed three over Labor Day Weekend was highly intoxicated.
Posted inEducation
After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu
Sports and extracurricular activities can help kids build a sense of community pride — and show them a better life is possible.
Posted inHonolulu Police Department
Huge Gaps Persist In Details About Police Support For Westside
The Honolulu Police Department has declined to share basic information about crime fighting resources in the area.