A new traffic diversion lane designed to separate heavy construction vehicles from smaller commuters has come under fire after three accidents occurred within a single hour of its opening. The dedicated lane on Zuonan Road (左楠路) was implemented to manage heavy truck traffic heading to the massive TSMC plant construction site in nearby Nanzih District.

Under current CEEC regulations, air conditioning is only permitted when the forecast temperature exceeds 28°C (82.4°F). On Saturday morning, temperatures in Kaohsiung hovered between 24°C and 25°C, technically falling below the threshold. However, parents at the Kaohsiung Girls’ Senior High School [高雄女中] testing site complained that direct sunlight and poor ventilation made indoor conditions stifling.

By RK Shih/Staff KAOHSIUNG — The Kaohsiung City Government expects to launch the physical relocation of Dalinpu [大林蒲] residents by October, following…

The festival will be centered at Love River Bay [愛河灣] and Kaohsiung Port Piers 16 through 18 [高雄港16-18號碼頭]. This year’s theme, “Ultraman Descends on the Harbor City,” coincides with the 60th anniversary of the iconic franchise.

Since the new rules came into effect on Jan. 1, builders and haulers have warned that real-world capacity is lagging behind the policy’s scope, citing shortages of compliant vehicles and limited legal destinations for soil disposal and reuse.

The platform allows users to submit inquiries, complaints, and service requests through computers or mobile devices. Residents can also upload photos and videos, making it easier to report problems accurately and speeding up case handling.

The case has drawn public attention not only for the brutality of the murders — including the presence of child witnesses — but also for discussions about the application of the death penalty standard in Taiwan’s legal system, which requires that capital punishment be reserved for “the most serious crimes.” The High Court reiterated that this benchmark applies based on evidence and individual case severity rather than a literal count of victims alone.

The program, titled “Read More, Get Rewards,” was launched to encourage consistent reading habits among residents. Under the scheme, borrowers earned one point for every five books checked out, which could later be exchanged for prizes.

One Threads user said a room that normally costs around NT$2,000 per night appeared to rise to NT$18,000 after midnight, accusing hotels of exploiting demand and calling on city authorities to investigate.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was trapped inside the overturned vehicle until emergency responders arrived. Officers later discovered three packets of heroin and an e-cigarette containing etomidate inside the car.