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Developer applies for permit to demolish Aloha Stadium
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Construction on the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is moving forward at the end of summer. Officials confirmed the move with an application to the city last week. This permit may not look like much, but it's the next significant step in Hawaiʻi's journey to build the New Aloha Stadium. Gov. Green seeking more money, amenities for New Aloha Stadium 'It may just be the submission of a demolition permit, but it's really a huge milestone for us,' said Brennan Morioka, Stadium Authority chair. 'It's marking the real start, the tangible start of, you know, tearing down the old and starting to build the new.' The demolition permit was filed May 23 by the Aloha Halawa District Partners, the group that is building the new stadium and entertainment district. The group is applying for it now, in hopes the city approves it by the time the demo is scheduled to start in August. There's a pretty good reason why the condemned stadium is still standing. 'The worst case scenario would've been if Company A destroys the stadium, Company B comes in to build the new stadium and says 'eh you know the destruction wasn't right, I'm gonna file a lawsuit, we're gonna have all kinds of grievances,'' said Sen. Glenn Wakai. 'This way, if Stanford Carr is not happy with the demolition, well that's his demolition.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news We are in the final phase of procurement process for construction for the new stadium. At this time, the state and the developer can finalize any negotiations, hammer out any last-minute details, and get input from the community and key stakeholders. 'Totally understand the frustration, just because people don't see the whole procurement process,' Morioka said. 'But now that the demolition is going to be starting in August, you know, I think hopefully attitudes and perceptions will change about this project.' The deadline for the developer to sign the contract was June 30, but Morioka says that was a self-imposed deadline to keep the state on track. He says the contract may be signed as late as July, but that won't affect any deadlines since permitting for demo has already started. And he says the plan is once the demo starts, construction won't stop until it's done. 'I think this is a really good confidence booster for the public to see that you know sometimes government can get it right,' Wakai said.'We are moving forward, this project is going to happen, and that, all of us are very excited that, you know, hopefully we're going to be getting that stadium come 2028 time period,' Morioka said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-05-2025
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Where will the 50th State Fair be held this year?
HONOLULU (KHON2) — According to Aloha Stadium officials, the annual 50th State Fair will not be held at Aloha Stadium this summer. Hawaii's 50th State Fair goes into its final weekends Demolition for the aging facility is expected to begin in August. As a result, the swap meet is being relocated to the Upper Halawa lot, and parking will be moved to the lower lot, which is where the 50th State Fair is typically held.'So, because of this construction timetable, we just weren't able to offer the venues to them for their normal use that they've done in the past,' said Chris Sadayasu, Stadium Authority interim stadium manager. Sadayasu said their events manager has been in frequent contact with EK Fernandez and has provided ample notice. EK Fernandez said they are still holding out hope and are looking for other venues moving forward. Check out more news from around Hawaii The company added that they are also considering smaller events at smaller venues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-04-2025
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6 things to know about Hawaiʻi's tilt toward gambling
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The New Aloha Stadium project is moving forward after a state senate subcommittee passed two resolutions that may have an impact on its development. Governor Josh Green, M.D. told the KHON2 morning show that 'it's not quite ready for prime time. As you see, the legislature is being cautious; and that's smart. But it was interesting to see. We got a survey or poll of people, and about two out of three in our state wanted to do gaming as long as the monies went to an important set of projects, mostly housing.' Two resolutions passed by the state senate. One resolution urges the Stadium Authority to finalize a construction contract that will develop the Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (ASED). The other resolution proposes creating a state-led 'Gaming Working Group' to study the potential legalization of gambling in Hawaiʻi. Governor Josh Green said that he is remaining neutral on the gambling issue but acknowledged that it may have potential to generate revenue for important state projects. He also confirmed that contracts with Aloha Halawa District Partners must be finalized by argue that legalized gambling may have the potential to help address funding gaps for the project. With a recent poll showing that nearly 70% of Hawaiʻi residents support the stadium project, many in the community favor gambling if funds go toward housing projects. The state has $400 million set aside for demolishing the old stadium but aims to secure $800 million total through additional private investments. Officials describe the timeline as 'ambitious but achievable'; however, the construction contract must be signed by June of this year in order to retain state funding. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 The new stadium is planned to open in time for the 2028 University of Hawaiʻi football season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
