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    Starlight Riverside Park water play area to open May 30

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    Zuoying social housing near THSR station starts at about NT$5,500

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    Sidewalk widening project begins near Kaohsiung Main Station

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    City shortens red lights to reduce summer heat exposure

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    Taxi drivers protest low fares, high costs and alleged fleet abuses

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    Pingtung County opens Mudan teacher dorm to ease long commutes

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    Former Japanese Adult Film Star Mizukawa Sumire Visits Kaohsiung, Greets Fans in Taiwanese

    Taiwan Adult Expo Heads to Kaohsiung in April, Featuring Japanese AV Star Kuraki Hana

    ‘Asparagus’ insult sparks confusion after Zuoying horn-honking dispute

    Yes, smoking while riding a scooter is illegal

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    Images from French Festival Day 1 (Friday, May 22)

    Starlight Riverside Park water play area to open May 30

    Zuoying social housing near THSR station starts at about NT$5,500

    K-SPARK concert traffic controls announced for Kaohsiung National Stadium

    City shortens red lights to reduce summer heat exposure

    Sidewalk widening project begins near Kaohsiung Main Station

    City says French Festival draws 160,000 visitors in first two days

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    Taiwan Adult Expo Heads to Kaohsiung in April, Featuring Japanese AV Star Kuraki Hana

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    Second Space opens larger second Kaohsiung branch on Qixian First Road

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    Yes, smoking while riding a scooter is illegal

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    BTS Kaohsiung ticket scalpers allegedly demand NT$100,000 for front row seats

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    New 350-meter sidewalk to improve access around Science and Technology Museum Station

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    Sanmin Park renovation set for November milestone

    Some hope the renovated park’s upgraded lawn could be used for camping-style activities, markets, and small unplugged evening concerts.

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    Rain brings limited relief to southern reservoirs

    The Southern Region Water Resources Branch said the latest rain was helpful but not enough to end the water shortage pressure. Forecasters expect another possible plum rain front in early June, but officials said conditions remain uncertain and water dispatching would continue to be adjusted based on rainfall and reservoir levels.

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    Mayor promotes cleanup effort at Guanyinshan

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    Liugui rally race to bring 100 cars to mountain roads May 16-17

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    Asia Pride Games conclude in Kaohsiung

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    Kaohsiung Pride Games face scrutiny over surge in Chinese registrations

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    Kaohsiung opens baseball season as TSG Hawks beat Lions 7-4 at Chengcing Lake

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    WATCH: Kaohsiung library renovations reveal Japanese-era township office – FTV English News

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    Dalinpu residents urge faster relocation as industrial park review continues

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    The Executive Yuan (行政院) approved the industrial park plan in 2019. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (經濟部) has said the project would help fund the relocation while developing a high-tech materials supply chain. Kaohsiung City Government (高雄市政府) officials also said the relocation budget is legally tied to the industrial park project.

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    South Taiwan “Kingdom of Screws” Accelerates Green Shift Ahead of April Global Summit at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center

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    Starlight Riverside Park water play area to open May 30

    May 27, 2026

    The upgraded water play area at Starlight Riverside Park (星光水岸公園) in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area (亞洲新灣區) will officially open May 30, with new facilities including water slides, aquatic play equipment, and harbor-view swings.

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    K-SPARK concert traffic controls announced for Kaohsiung National Stadium

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    Police deploy drones, mobile cameras to guard Dashu lychee harvest

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    K-SPARK concert traffic controls announced for Kaohsiung National Stadium

    The city urged fans to use public transportation, shuttle buses, or nearby MRT stations for pick-up and drop-off instead of driving to the stadium.

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    Kaohsiung begins visually impaired massage therapist program for bus drivers to combat fatigue

    Running through the end of December 2026, the initiative is scheduled to provide an estimated 490 free sessions during work breaks and between shifts to combat the physical stress and shoulder injuries associated with long driving hours. Municipal authorities stated the project serves a dual purpose by improving driver concentration as a measure of preventive safety while simultaneously creating stable employment opportunities for visually impaired professionals.

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