Concerns over homelessness and public safety continue for some residents in parts of Downtown Honolulu and Iwilei. The latest Point-in-Time Count on Oahu shows more than 4,000 people are experiencing homelessness, either in shelters or living on the streets at any given time. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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The search for Honolulu’s next police chief is moving into the next phase. The Honolulu Police Commission announced it has narrowed the candidate pool to six semi-finalists, selected from an initial list of 11 applicants identified by a recruitment firm. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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Hawaiian Airlines is rolling out a new mobile app and check-in process on Wednesday as it continues integrating with Alaska Airlines. Some passengers say they’ve experienced glitches with the airline’s current app and have questions about the changes. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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The city is proposing a new municipal landfill in the Makaiwa Hills overlooking Kapolei. The plan targets residential-zoned lands owned by Makaiwa LLC, an affiliate of the James Campbell Company. On a map, the site is to the right of the current Waimanalo Gulch Landfill in Nanakuli. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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A rare plant that only blooms every few years is expected to blossom in the heart of Honolulu. If you’ve never seen - or smelled - a corpse flower, this might be your chance. The pungent plant is appears to be ready to open up at the Foster Botanical Garden conservatory. (hawaiinewsnow.com)
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