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At the May 11, 2026 Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board meeting, officials reported generally improved crime trends and successful recent events while the board focused on Chinatown enforcement, dangerous unauthorized traffic on Hotel Street, HART-related congestion, city and state follow-ups, and internal business including filling a vacancy and ending in a deadlocked chair election.

At its May 11, 2026 meeting, the Kailua Neighborhood Board reviewed public safety, wildfire and ocean hazards, development and affordable housing debates, military and sewage updates, local business plans, severe flooding and traffic concerns, legislative reports, and approved shoreline permit conditions plus participation in upcoming community events.

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At its May 7, 2026 meeting, the Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board heard public safety, wildfire, water, climate resilience, storm recovery, and infrastructure updates, appointed Sandra Fund to fill a vacancy, debated but delayed action on an FAA aircraft-noise resolution, approved a presentation time-rule change, and received community reports on restoration, rain barrels, and local concerns from stream maintenance to traffic and nuisance properties.

At its May 7, 2026 meeting, the Mānoa Neighborhood Board focused on flood recovery and stream maintenance concerns, public safety issues involving mopeds and traffic, and—after extensive public testimony and procedural reconsideration—rescinded and ultimately defeated its previously approved sidewalk resolution.

At its May 6, 2026 meeting, the Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board heard public safety and environmental updates, filled the Makaha vacancy, approved a school crosswalk mural project, debated coastal development and procedural issues, and overwhelmingly adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Makaʻīwa Hills landfill expansion amid broader community concerns about water quality, flooding, access, and government accountability.

At its April 29, 2026 meeting, the Pearl City Neighborhood Board heard public safety, traffic, homelessness, education, environmental, and disaster-recovery updates, recognized local youth and students, and unanimously passed resolutions urging responsible housing affordability and stronger flood-prevention action.

At its April 29, 2026 meeting, the Ala Moana-Kakaʻako Neighborhood Board focused chiefly on rising safety and disorder concerns—including homelessness hotspots, crime trends, traffic and e-bike issues, and construction noise—while also addressing a board vacancy, development impacts, civic outreach, and updates from city and state officials.

At the April 29, 2026 Hawaiʻi Kai Neighborhood Board meeting, officials and residents focused on police access, water and road infrastructure repairs, school updates, climate resilience and community hub planning, the future of the former JAMS building, and other public safety and civic issues.

At the May 1, 2026 Koolauloa Neighborhood Board meeting, residents, organizers, and officials focused on lessons from recent floods—calling for stronger stream and bridge maintenance, better alerts, alternative access, resilience hubs, protection for kupuna and medically vulnerable residents, and clearer government accountability to move from volunteer response to lasting mitigation.

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At its April 28, 2026 meeting, the McCully-Moiliili Neighborhood Board addressed public safety and nuisance concerns, reviewed an affordable housing proposal, approved resolutions supporting the Santa Parade, extending Ala Wai Community Garden compliance deadlines, and improving safety at University Avenue and Kuulei Street, while a vacant-lot tax resolution failed.

At its April 24, 2026 meeting, the Mililani-Waipio Neighborhood Board revisited speeding and safety concerns, received updates on Army activity, water conservation, school environmental review, and storm debris cleanup at Central Oahu Regional Park, heard an extensive presentation on the Red Hill health registry, highlighted flood recovery and donation efforts, and reviewed a wide range of city, state, and legislative community issues.

At its April 24, 2026 meeting, the Waipahu Neighborhood Board focused on public safety and storm recovery, pressing for traffic-calming and bridge-closure improvements, reviewing emergency and crime updates, questioning the use of Central Oahu Regional Park for storm debris, and receiving development, budget, and legislative reports from city, state, and federal officials.

At its April 23, 2026 meeting, the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board heard fire, police, and city landfill briefings but overwhelmingly focused on evacuation risks, environmental justice, and distrust surrounding the proposed Makaʻīwa Hills landfill, ultimately voting unanimously to oppose any new landfill in West Oʻahu.

At its April 24, 2026 meeting, the Nuuanu-Punchbowl Neighborhood Board lacked a quorum and therefore only heard reports and public concerns on crime, water system projects and conservation, park and road safety, storm recovery, public health, transportation issues, and ongoing board vacancies.

At its April 22, 2026 meeting, the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board focused largely on storm flooding impacts and recovery frustrations, heard public safety and agency updates, filled two board vacancies, backed Christmas on the Avenue and a Piliokahi Avenue naming resolution, and discussed major community concerns including landfill expansion, school accountability, and infrastructure projects.

At the April 22, 2026 Mililani Mauka–Launani Valley Neighborhood Board meeting, officials shared public safety, military, transportation, and disaster-recovery updates while residents raised major concerns about Launani Valley landslides and HOA negligence, military housing and aircraft impacts, a chronic Wikao Street seepage problem, and alleged misconduct by a board member over sign removal.

At its April 17, 2026 meeting, the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board acknowledged sub-district vacancies, received emergency and infrastructure updates from local agencies, supported upcoming community events and legislative initiatives, and concluded with routine board business and planning.

In its April 17 session, the Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board heard updates on emergency services, infrastructure, homelessness, and upcoming events, and discussed a proposed archery dojo at Maunalani Nature Park—ultimately deferring any formal decisions due to lack of quorum.

At its April 17, 2026 meeting, the Makiki-Tantalus Neighborhood Board discussed heightened crime statistics and HPD enforcement (including traffic, noise, and homeless outreach), HFD’s fire and medical response updates, liquor law issues at Tipsy Pig, upcoming water main projects, infrastructure and traffic-calming measures, elected officials’ legislative efforts, and community concerns about reckless driving, culminating in the appointment of a new at-large member, restoration of the May meeting, and consideration of boundary adjustments.

During the April 16, 2026 Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board Meeting, city agencies, elected officials, and community members covered HFD and HPD updates, ongoing illegal game room concerns, HART construction progress, neighborhood events, nuisance properties, and city/state legislative efforts, while deferring board business due to lack of quorum.

At the April 17, 2026 Kaimuki Neighborhood Board meeting, public safety updates on rising vehicle incidents and burglaries, water leak detection tips, citywide flood-recovery efforts, and ongoing “monster home” concerns—including a new permit at 3615 Sierra Drive—were discussed alongside debate over a proposed archery facility at Maumai Nature Park, ultimately leading to the creation of a Permitted Interaction Group to investigate the project further.

At its April 15, 2026, meeting, the Waikiki Neighborhood Board received fire and police updates, deferred filling a vacant board seat, discussed concerns from homelessness and noise to infrastructure and upcoming street closures, reviewed legislative proposals and city initiatives, and recognized community leaders—all aimed at enhancing Waikiki’s safety, livability, and resilience.

At its April 15, 2026 meeting, the Aiea Neighborhood Board addressed rising crime statistics, storm recovery updates, legislative initiatives, concerns over a Catholic Charities youth facility, and adopted resolutions on helicopter noise and local land preservation, while deferring additional decisions to its next session on May 12, 2026.

During its April 14, 2026 meeting, the Waimanalo Neighborhood Board addressed community flooding and development concerns, heard updates from emergency responders and city agencies, filled a board vacancy, advanced Hawaiian language immersion efforts, and encouraged ongoing collaboration to preserve cultural heritage and improve infrastructure.

At its April 14, 2026 meeting, the Liliha-Alewa Neighborhood Board heard updates from city, state, and federal representatives on public safety, water and storm recovery, and legislative developments; addressed resident concerns ranging from graffiti and vacant buildings to crosswalk safety; planned a July candidate forum; and reaffirmed a board member’s seat after clarifying attendance rules.

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At the April 6, 2026 Kuliouou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board Meeting, officials and residents discussed recent flood recovery, public safety updates, proposed fencing to control feral pigs in Pia Valley, and various legislative, environmental, and infrastructure concerns—all underscoring the need for greater neighborhood engagement and collaboration.

At the April 6, 2026 Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board meeting, HFD and HPD presented public safety updates, city and state officials provided legislative and housing news, residents discussed green space, utility rates, and homelessness, plans for new events (including the Hong Kong Festival) and developments (like the Chihuly Garden) were reviewed, and Chair Carvalho formally announced his resignation, with the vote on his successor deferred to the next meeting.

In its April 6, 2026 session, the Kailua Neighborhood Board—led by the treasurer in the absence of the chair and vice-chair—covered departmental safety and infrastructure updates, upcoming city and community events (including the Oahu Pentathlon), efforts to correct Hawaiian street names, concerns about unmarked Hawaiian burials, a new organic waste recycling pilot (GROW), and general board business, including the approval of previous meeting minutes.

At its April 2, 2026 meeting, the Manoa Neighborhood Board focused on recent flood impacts, stream maintenance enforcement, improved warning systems, sidewalk and underground utility proposals, and the need for stronger interagency collaboration to enhance community safety and resilience.

In the April 1, 2026, Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board Meeting, officials and community members shared public safety updates, addressed storm-related infrastructure concerns, detailed upcoming environmental initiatives and events (including EarthFest), discussed legislative and development issues, and emphasized preparedness, sustainability, and civic engagement.

During its April 1, 2026 meeting, the McCully-Moiliili Neighborhood Board reviewed HPD and HFD statistics, discussed traffic and safety issues, highlighted local cultural history, evaluated proposals on antenna height and a Native Hawaiian housing project, considered a vacant lot tax, and received city and legislative updates.

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At its March 27, 2026 meeting, the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board addressed crime statistics, storm recovery efforts, traffic and development updates, a resolution opposing LNG without further study, boundary adjustments for Ko Olina, and various community concerns, concluding with calls for continued civic engagement and transparency.

At the March 27, 2026, Mililani-Waipio Neighborhood Board Meeting—held in a hybrid format—participants reviewed neighborhood police statistics, Army training updates, water supply notices, HECO’s Renewable Energy Zones, and the state’s Kona Low emergency response, resulting in approved minutes, scheduled presentations, and announcements for upcoming community events before adjourning at 9:50 p.m.

During the March 25, 2026, North Shore Neighborhood Board Meeting, officials and residents addressed severe recent flooding, criticized delayed emergency responses, highlighted volunteer rescue efforts, and called for clearer dam oversight, improved infrastructure maintenance, and stronger interagency coordination moving forward.

At the March 25, 2026 Pearl City Neighborhood Board Meeting, HFD and HPD shared updates on storm response and crime statistics, the board recognized Science Olympiad achievements, legislators and city agencies discussed budget proposals, infrastructure improvements, and upcoming community events, and local schools and the military provided progress reports on new programs and ongoing initiatives.

On March 25, 2026, the Ala Moana-Kakaako Neighborhood Board addressed HPD and HFD updates, legislative proposals (including noise control cameras), community concerns about dog attacks and excessive noise, upcoming events such as Police Week and Festa Italiana, and progress on Kakaʻako Makai planning and rail construction, emphasizing continued collaboration for neighborhood improvements.

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At the March 17, 2026, Wahiawā-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board Meeting, officials and community members discussed crime and traffic concerns, emergency preparedness with Army and Navy (including Kolekole Pass), water management and infrastructure updates (such as a potential pedestrian bridge), and legislative matters, emphasizing collaboration across agencies and continued community engagement to address local needs.

At its March 18, 2026 meeting, the Nanakuli-Maili Neighborhood Board heard first responder and government reports, supported a Hawaiian cultural celebration, introduced a composting pilot, debated landfill alternatives, addressed flooding and name-change concerns, and passed resolutions on housing, legislation, school governance, and boundary changes.

At its March 19, 2026, meeting, the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board discussed community safety and scams, observed World Water Day, received HART construction updates, learned about the GROW food-waste pilot program, heard legislative and city agency reports, and passed or debated resolutions on homeowner protections, fare-free transit, and traffic improvements.

On March 20, 2026, the Kaimukī Neighborhood Board addressed public safety updates from HFD and HPD, reviewed a Sub-District 1 vacancy and potential boundary realignment, received a Vision Zero telematics presentation, heard BWS and elected-official reports on community issues, discussed developments at 3615 Sierra Drive and the proposed Kūdōjō in Maumai Nature Park (along with legislative updates), elected a new treasurer, and concluded by setting the next meeting date.

At its March 20, 2026 meeting, the Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board addressed public safety updates, homelessness and debris concerns, traffic safety plans, legislative and agency reports, and a debated archery range proposal at Maumai Nature Park.

At its March 20, 2026 meeting, the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board addressed board vacancies, youth engagement, possible sub-district reconfiguration, environmental and infrastructure proposals (including a private dock, crosswalk, and sidewalks), renewable energy zone development, military activity updates, community college career opportunities, local library and cleanup concerns, and elected officials’ reports, underscoring its commitment to active governance and community well-being.

During the March 20, 2026 Makiki-Tantalus Neighborhood Board Meeting, officials and agencies reported on fire, police, and water supply updates; addressed traffic and safety concerns; filled a board vacancy; and discussed boundary changes, upcoming events, and legislative measures.

At its March 11, 2026 meeting, the Waikiki Neighborhood Board deadlocked on filling a Sub-District Two vacancy, received crime and fire updates, discussed legislative efforts (noise detection, harbor management, and airspace changes), and addressed community concerns (beach access, water overflow, and upcoming events), concluding with plans for follow-up at future sessions.