Kaohsiung has received 29 reports of biting midges across 13 districts this year, prompting the city to step up spraying, source control and a soil restoration trial near Fongshan Creek.

A Kaohsiung audit report found city-issued concert economy coupons had low distribution rates in some projects and were used mostly at night markets, raising questions about whether the program is reaching broader business districts.

A Ministry of Health and Welfare investigation found problems in surgical assessment, post-operation care and hospital oversight after two patients died following bariatric surgery at a Kaohsiung hospital.

Kaohsiung traffic police say deaths of older adults at intersections fell about 40% from January to May after officers began assisting seniors at risky crossings.

Kaohsiung’s new family park at the former TRA workshop drew more than 65,000 visitors during its first weekend, pushing the city to adjust traffic, parking and crowd-control measures.

French luxury house Hermès reopened its renovated two-story boutique at Hanshin Department Store in Kaohsiung on Aug. 7, featuring designs inspired by Kaohsiung Harbor.

A crash near Guanghua Night Market injured three people and cut power to 600 households following a multi-vehicle collision on Aug. 7. Tesla driver says mechanical failure the cause.

More than 30,000 people visited Kaohsiung’s new family recreation park on opening day, making the former TRA workshop one of the city’s busiest new summer attractions.

Officials are urging visitors to use public transportation, particularly during the opening period. The park is about a one-minute walk from the C35 Kaisyuan Wuchang light rail station (凱旋武昌站).

Police became suspicious after the male rider appeared nervous and struggled to explain who the woman riding behind him was. An officer eventually asked her directly whether she was the person police were looking for. Chen reportedly smiled before admitting her true identity.