North Shore NewsI’m excited to announce that Haleiwa’s iconic Anahulu Bridge will be getting some much needed attention. In order to address public safety concerns and enhance the longevity of the bridge, the City began rehabilitation work on Monday, April 29, to repair cracks, address corrosion, and improve its structural integrity. The work is expected to continue for approximately one year, and work hours will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic during the construction period, and a temporary lane closure may be implemented, but only if it is determined to be necessary. One sidewalk will be closed at a time while the other sidewalk remains open to pedestrians, and recreational use of the waterway will be maintained during the construction period. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to allow for extra time while navigating through the area. Questions, comments, and concerns can be submitted to the Department of Design and Construction by calling 808-768-8400.
Turning now to community news, I’d like to highlight two individuals that we recently honored at City Council. On March 27, the Council presented an honorary certificate to Tamara King, Hawaii’s 2024 Librarian of the Year. Tamara is the Public Librarian and Branch Manager at Kahuku Public and School Library. Along with her dedicated staff and volunteers, Tamara provides a variety of books, equipment, and experiences for everyone in the community, from keiki to kūpuna. She was also integral to the creation of the Koʻolauloa Battle of the Books program, which held its sixth competition just last month.
On April 17, the Council presented an honorary certificate to Randy Ching for his lifelong dedication to the protection and enhancement of our native ecosystems, and for fostering the next generation of environmental advocates. Although Randy does not live in the North Shore, he is well loved by many in the community for his public service and volunteer work across the island, including but not limited to building and maintaining trail systems, coordinating service trips, and helping to plant and water thousands, if not tens of thousands, of trees.
Finally, I would like to remind the community about the Mayor’s upcoming Town Hall meetings. There will be on at Waialua Elementary School on May 16, 2024, at 7pm, and the Koʻolauloa Town Hall meeting will take place at Hauʻula Elementary School on May 30, 2024, at 7:00pm. Please mark your calendars and try to attend if you can. These meetings provide an invaluable opportunity to share your insights and concerns directly to the Mayor and the heads of our City Departments.
As always, please feel free to contact my office at (808)768-5002 or e-mail me at mweyer@honolulu.gov with any questions or concerns you may have.