So much about the rail system now snaking along its 20-mile route lies below the surface — figuratively, given the turbulent history of the project and the various financial and technical challenges of construction. Click here for the full story.
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PACIFIC BUSINESS NEWS: HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $350 MILLION IN RAIL FUNDING →
The Honolulu City Council will support the city's rail project with $350 million in bonds, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser report. Click here to read the full article.
STAR-ADVERTISER: STATE LAWMAKERS SET DATES FOR SPECIAL SESSION ON RAIL FUNDING →
State lawmakers have been asked to meet in special session the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 so they can hash out a deal to rescue Honolulu’s cash-strapped rail project. Click here for the full story.
STAR-ADVERTISER: RAIL PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BOLSTER LOW-INCOME HOUSING →
The state agency that manages public housing for low-income Hawaii residents is hoping to add thousands of housing units along the planned Honolulu rail route, including 2,140 rentals through the redevelopment of Mayor Wright Housing in Palama, as the state struggles with a shortage of affordable housing and high rate of homelessness. Click here to read the full story.