Kuhio Beach has been rapidly disappearing due to erosion, despite past efforts to replenish the sand. This time, officials had to think outside the box to help preserve the beaches that are the backbone of Honolulu's economy. Mayor Caldwell and his team gave an overview, Sunday, of a new test project they've been working on to combat the effects of climate change and rising water levels.
"What we've done here is we've placed what we call a sand mattress down and we've filled it with sand and put sand on top, " announced Mayor Caldwell at Sundays press conference.
This is the first time this erosion control mattress technology is being used in Hawaii. Geologist Dolan Eversole says he first saw this technology while at a conference in Florida. He and his team decided Kuhio Beach Park would be the perfect place to try it because of the building foundation that has emerged in the sand, and also a clay bank that has caused muddy conditions in the water.
City officials say the geo-synthetic materials for the 90-foot long mattress cost around $3000. It's designed to blend in with the beach and the texture feels like velcro so its good for walking on. The team says there are no known pollutants or negative side effects from the mattress. And if it works well, they will install more in Waikiki.
The 1st Annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair takes place Saturday, April 28. Registration starts at 7 a.m., the walk starts at 8 a.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park Magic Island.
The 1st Annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair takes place Saturday, April 28. Registration starts at 7 a.m., the walk starts at 8 a.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park Magic Island.
More than 5,000 people were out walking in Waikiki on Sunday to show support for those living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. The fight to stop the spread of the disease is getting stronger, as two organizations become one.
More than 5,000 people were out walking in Waikiki on Sunday to show support for those living with or affected by HIV or AIDS. The fight to stop the spread of the disease is getting stronger, as two organizations become one.
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Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin tweeted on Monday that he will support CIA Director Mike Pompeo in his confirmation vote to be the next secretary of state, the second Democrat to back the nominee increasing his chances of being confirmed by the chamber.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin tweeted on Monday that he will support CIA Director Mike Pompeo in his confirmation vote to be the next secretary of state, the second Democrat to back the nominee increasing his chances...
Secretary of state nominee Mike Pompeo now has the support of three Democratic senators, after two lawmakers said Monday they'd back the CIA director to be the nation's next top diplomat.
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Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general, will take a break from supervising the Russia investigation on Monday to make his debut before the Supreme Court and argue a technical sentencing guidelines case.
Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general, will take a break from supervising the Russia investigation on Monday to make his debut before the Supreme Court and argue a technical sentencing guidelines case.
Rod Rosenstein, the embattled deputy attorney general, will take a break from supervising the Russia investigation on Monday to make his debut before the Supreme Court and argue a technical sentencing guidelines case.
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Mike Pompeo, the Trump administration's nominee to lead the State Department, made his case for confirmation on Thursday, stressing his service in the military and at the CIA to skeptical lawmakers, and emphasizing the unique place the US holds in the...
President Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of state faces a key committee vote Monday evening, where Mike Pompeo is not expected to have enough support for a favorable recommendation, a distinction not seen...
President Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of state faces a key committee vote Monday evening, where Mike Pompeo is not expected to have enough support for a favorable recommendation, a distinction not seen before in...
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It is difficult to take Kellyanne Conway -- the woman whose job it is to defend and advocate for a man who has boasted about sexually assaulting women -- seriously when she tries to use the sexism card to get...
It is difficult to take Kellyanne Conway -- the woman whose job it is to defend and advocate for a man who has boasted about sexually assaulting women -- seriously when she tries to use the sexism card to get herself out...
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Wells Fargo is still under fire from shareholders, angry activists and assertive regulators, a year and a half after the fake-accounts scandal erupted.
Wells Fargo is still under fire from shareholders, angry activists and assertive regulators, a year and a half after the fake-accounts scandal erupted.
