The Honolulu Zoo is the only zoo within a radius of 2,392 miles. It is also the only zoo in the United States that originated in a King’s grant of royal lands to the people. In 1876, King David Kalakaua, Monarch of Hawai‘i, made lands of the Leahi Crown Holdings available, “to the people of Hawai‘i.”
About Mayor Rick Blangiardi 15th Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu Rick Blangiardi has led a life of uncompromising service to Hawaiʻi, his colleagues, and his family. Decisively elected by the residents of Oʻahu in 2020 and reelected in 2024 for a second term with a commanding 78% of the vote, Blangiardi is […]
City expands emergency shelter capacity ahead of severe weather | Office of the Mayor HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu announced Thursday evening that additional emergency shelter locations will open this evening...
Downtown Honolulu Steps: From the Āhua Lagoon Drive Station, transfer to the A Line for rapid Downtown service.
Honolulu Botanical Gardens Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden “A garden for Native Hawaiian plants” Portions of this garden were once the property and favorite picnic grounds of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. She later donated her land to the City and County of Honolulu to be used for the public’s enjoyment.
HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu is urging residents to remain prepared as a strengthening Kona storm is expected to bring heavier rain, stronger winds, and more hazardous weather conditions to Oʻahu heading into the end of the week. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for O‘ahu. The storm system affecting the islands is expected to intensify, with the ...