Christopher Breen, REALTOR

On March 11, 2026, the Waimanalo Neighborhood Board commenced with a cultural blessing, received reports from emergency providers and public agencies, addressed community concerns over Hawaiian immersion pathways, infrastructure, and invasive species, and concluded by emphasizing collaborative solutions for Waimanalo’s continued well-being.

At its March 6, 2026, meeting, the Kuli‘ou‘ou-Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board discussed local emergency services updates, Board vacancies and attendance concerns, highway safety improvements, water conservation and legislative news, and FAA airspace changes, emphasizing continued community engagement and participation in upcoming initiatives.

At its March 6, 2026 meeting, the Kailua Neighborhood Board addressed Lanikai’s pressing traffic and parking issues (ultimately rejecting immediate no-parking signs), honored the late Corral Tresnick Jr., previewed community events and efforts against the coconut rhinoceros beetle, received safety and infrastructure updates, discussed library modernization and housing legislation, and adjourned having postponed some agenda items for further review.

At the March 6, 2026 Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board meeting, officials and community members discussed February crime data and staffing shortages from HPD and HFD, concerns over houselessness and quality-of-life offenses, plans for upcoming neighborhood events, noise and zoning issues, short-term rental enforcement, and various legislative updates, all before confirming the next meeting date.

During its March 4, 2026 meeting, the Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board heard first responder updates, discussed Army training and environmental concerns, reviewed plans for a new pre-K hub at Kamaili Academy, supported the Boys and Girls Club’s Project HOPE event, learned about revised flood insurance rate maps, addressed community issues and elected officials’ reports, and revisited a motion on the Pledge of Allegiance.

At its February 27, 2026 meeting, the Waipahu Neighborhood Board filled a vacant at-large seat, received first-responder, military, and government updates, introduced the new GROW organic waste pilot, and set forthcoming community events and priorities.

At its February 26, 2026, hybrid meeting, the Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board covered public safety updates (including wildfire preparedness and crime statistics), water supply and infrastructure plans (such as Makakilo Drive extension and solid waste management), the Exceptional Tree Program, Hawai‘i Airspace Modernization proposals, and upcoming community events, concluding with legislative updates and a reminder of the next meeting date.

On February 27, 2026, the Mililani-Waipio Neighborhood Board convened in person and online to hear public safety updates from HFD and HPD, receive reports from the U.S. Army and Board of Water Supply, discuss the Mililani High School Teacher Workforce Housing environmental assessment, approve committee business and minutes, and gather legislative updates before setting the next meeting for March 25.

At its February 25, 2026 meeting, the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board called for new volunteers, heard public safety and infrastructure updates, debated the proposed Koko Villas expansion and coconut rhinoceros beetle concerns, and announced upcoming community events and legislative developments.

In its February 25, 2026 meeting, the Pearl City Neighborhood Board reminded residents of hydrant parking rules and HFD’s new text-to-911 service, recognized the local girls basketball champions, showcased the upgraded HNL311 platform, heard updates from city and state officials on public safety and infrastructure (including fence repairs and FAA flight paths), and announced upcoming library renovations.