Christopher Breen, REALTOR

At the May 27 North Shore Neighborhood Board meeting, officials highlighted major flood-recovery progress and ongoing dredging while residents pressed for stronger long-term watershed planning, warning systems, agricultural support, and accountability, alongside updates on community projects and pending permits.

At its May 22, 2026 meeting, the Makiki-Tantalus Neighborhood Board focused on public safety, disruptive nightlife, traffic and parking hazards, homeless encampments and flood risk, wildfire preparedness, major water-project frustrations, and the impacts of new housing development, while pressing city agencies for stronger enforcement, coordination, and communication.

At its May 22, 2026 meeting, the Nuuanu-Punchbowl Neighborhood Board reviewed police, fire, water, and storm-recovery updates, debated ongoing neighborhood concerns including speeding, theft, erosion, park maintenance, and a proposed church parsonage use, and deferred approving prior minutes after losing quorum.

At its May 22, 2026 meeting, the Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board reviewed crime and parking enforcement, homelessness and public right-of-way concerns, water conservation and maintenance issues, city and state policy updates, several land-use proposals, and a new regional climate resiliency initiative.

At its May 23, 2026 meeting, the Kāneʻohe Neighborhood Board addressed public safety and infrastructure updates, military and school matters, environmental and development issues, and most notably unanimously approved a resolution urging stronger pre-disaster mitigation and community resiliency planning.

At its May 21, 2026 meeting, the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board lacked a quorum and deferred action to July while hearing updates and public concerns on crime, HART and H-1 construction impacts and ADA access, a proposed Costco fuel station, nuisance and sidewalk safety issues, affordable housing risks, storm recovery, and local government reports.

At its May 21, 2026 meeting, the Kaimukī Neighborhood Board appointed Ann Castelo Franco to fill a vacancy, learned the controversial Māʻumae Park kyūdōjo project had been abandoned in favor of community-led restoration efforts, backed a resolution to reroute Route 200 through central Kaimukī, and received updates on public safety, Queen Theater preservation, climate resilience planning, and local...

At the May 21, 2026 Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley Neighborhood Board meeting, officials shared water conservation, emergency aid, hiring, budget, and legislative updates while residents and board members pressed for action on the stalled middle school parking lot MOU, transparency on development projects, and utility impacts from the Tech Park data center expansion.

At the May 19, 2026 Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board meeting, officials reviewed fire, crime, homelessness, military training, storm recovery, and wastewater issues—highlighting emergency dispatch delays, public concern over Army burns and Whitmore septage operations, and recognition of Leilehua High School’s Class of 2026.

At its May 18, 2026 meeting, the Aliamanu-Salt Lake Neighborhood Board honored Salt Lake Elementary’s 55th anniversary and local student achievements, reviewed public safety and government updates, heard plans for the Pualoa Solar project and Aloha Stadium redevelopment, and approved a resolution supporting the solar project.

At the May 15, 2026 Koʻolauloa Neighborhood Board meeting, residents and officials focused on disaster preparedness and recovery, illegal vacation rentals and land-use enforcement, public safety and infrastructure concerns, renewable energy siting, and making the board more accountable and effective through stronger follow-up and clearer priorities.

At the May 15, 2026 Ewa Neighborhood Board meeting, residents pressed for action on recurring Westloch smoke and fire risks, heard presentations on men’s cancer outreach, Inspire Church’s Ho‘opili project, and opposition to LNG infrastructure, and expressed broad frustration that lack of quorum prevented formal board action.

At its backlog-heavy May 15 meeting, the Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St. Louis Neighborhood Board rapidly reviewed storm recovery, public safety, wildfire and infrastructure concerns, sharply debated a proposed Kapahulu mobility hub, and adopted resolutions on Kapiʻolani Park trust lands, restoring bus service through central Kaimukī, and archery range safety.

At its first meeting since storm-related cancellations, the Kahaluu Neighborhood Board focused overwhelmingly on storm recovery and preparedness—alongside local public safety, infrastructure, environmental, and land-use concerns—while repeatedly highlighting Key Project’s central role in community response.

At its May 14, 2026 meeting, the Pālolo Neighborhood Board—unable to act for lack of quorum—heard updates centered on storm recovery, public safety, homelessness outreach, housing and transit advocacy, cell tower and beach access concerns, drainage and illegal dumping problems, infrastructure and school funding, and postponed formal decisions until July.

At the May 14, 2026 Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board meeting, officials and residents addressed wildfire prevention, rising crime and water conservation, emergency resilience planning, delays in replacing the long-closed Kalihi Valley Homes community center, contentious residential parking permit rules, and ongoing park, infrastructure, and legislative updates.

At its May 13, 2026 meeting, the Aiea Neighborhood Board addressed emergency access and wildfire readiness, traffic and parking safety, homelessness and animal nuisances, utility and storm-recovery issues, major updates on the new Aloha Stadium and other public projects, and postponed action on a healthcare partnership resolution until July.

At its May 12, 2026 meeting, the Waimānalo Neighborhood Board addressed public safety and wildfire readiness, water outage communication failures, school and community updates, regional climate planning, and contentious questions over the Hui Mahiai/kauhale and reservoir projects, emphasizing the need for clearer agency accountability and community consultation.

At its May 12, 2026 meeting, the Liliha-Alewa Neighborhood Board reviewed April fire, crime, and water reports, addressed accessibility parking, park and development issues, heard legislative and election updates, and confirmed there will be no June meeting, with the next meeting and candidate forum set for July 13.

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.

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.

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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...

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,...