The city’s Parks Office said it would inspect conditions at the park, replant grass in exposed areas, and work to improve drainage.
The city will announce rental details on July 27, and applications will be accepted from Aug. 6 to Aug. 25. Applicants must be adult ROC citizens who either have household registration in Kaohsiung or study or work in the city. Household members must not own a home in Kaohsiung, and the average monthly income per household member must not exceed NT$59,395.
Sports
Residents in Kaohsiung were surprised after dozens of stingrays appeared overnight in a pond near Chengcing Lake. The rays showed up so suddenly, and in such large numbers, that officials suspect they may have been dumped by a breeder.
Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.
Emily and Belle give their most important tips for all young people who will one day be high school students.
Business & Economy
Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area is attracting banks and family-office services, but it is too soon to conclude that the financial push has already transformed the local property market.
Lifestyle
Fubon Life’s Aozihdi development will combine offices, a hotel, department store and aquarium beside the MRT and light rail, making it one of north Kaohsiung’s most consequential projects.
A Pingtung album pairs the unvarnished voices of Hengchun tradition bearers with contemporary arrangements, earning seven nominations at Taiwan’s leading traditional-arts awards.
The widow of a Kaohsiung teacher has requested an inquiry into his treatment at work. His death is the second apparent suicide involving a city elementary school teacher reported this year.
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Kaohsiung Eki Ichibangai (高雄駅一番街), an anime, comics, and games-themed underground shopping area at Kaohsiung Main Station, is scheduled to fully open on July 18 and 19. The shopping area, described by operators as southern Taiwan’s largest ACG-themed commercial street, began on the south side of MRT R11 Kaohsiung Main Station with more than 30 shops.
The court found that she accessed the man’s PChome shopping account without permission and used a buy-now-pay-later service to order items including cat litter, cat supplies, shoes, and sanitary products, without paying.
Bavi is forecast to pass near northeastern Taiwan before moving into waters north of the island. However, its large circulation was expected to bring wind and rain well beyond the storm’s projected path. CWA Forecast Center Director Lin Po-tung (林伯東) said rain would intensify in mountain areas as the storm approached.
Southern mountain districts could experience localized heavy rain, while stronger winds were expected in exposed coastal areas, including Tainan and the Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島).
“Reading doesn’t have to be limited to Western literature or traditional formats,” Lynch said. “Children and adults alike should feel empowered to read whatever inspires them, whether it’s local stories, global narratives, comics, or educational texts.”




