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DDC leads the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), providing engineering expertise and managing the planning, design, construction, inspection, and land acquisition for Honolulu’s public facilities. https://www.honolulu.gov/ddc/

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7-day recruitment. March 8 to 14, 2026. Soil and Material Testing Technician 2 - $3,900 per month.

7-day recruitment. March 8 to 14, 2026. Soil and Material Testing Technician 2 - $3,900 per month.

Continuous recruitment. Engineering Support Technician 2 - $4,563 per month. Environmental Technician 1 - $4,054 - $4,933 per month

Continuous recruitment. Engineering Support Technician 2 - $4,563 per month. Environmental Technician 1 - $4,054 - $4,933 per month

08.03.2026 23:25 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Campus Center - UH Manoa Image showing stairs leading up to campus center

Campus Center - UH Manoa Image showing stairs leading up to campus center

The UH Mānoa Spring 2026 Career Expo is happening tomorrow at 10:00 am -1:30 pm at the Campus Center Ballroom! 🌟 Stop by to explore career opportunities with the City. Don’t miss out! manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter... #uhmanoa @hnlcityjobs @honolulugov.bsky.social

03.03.2026 18:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing a portion of the Kailua Municipal Parking lot with several cars parked in various parking stalls with several trees providing shade. A light pole with two luminaries facing opposite directions is on the right and a multi storied building is in the background against a cloudy sky.

Image showing a portion of the Kailua Municipal Parking lot with several cars parked in various parking stalls with several trees providing shade. A light pole with two luminaries facing opposite directions is on the right and a multi storied building is in the background against a cloudy sky.

🚧 Archaeological Survey at Kailua Municipal Lot 🚧The parking lot will remain open to the public during the work.
📅 Weekdays: Apr 6-30 | ⏰ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (excluding holidays) Work will rotate in stages, closing up to 8 stalls at a time. bit.ly/4cSqH5O
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02.03.2026 23:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image of Neal S. Blaisdell Center on a bright sunny day. Coconut trees can be seen in the foreground in a grassy area to the right of the Center. The pond appears behind it as well as other palm trees, colourful brushes and a monkey pod tree on the right of the building. Tall high rise buildings can be seen in the background and the covered parking lot appears on the left.

Image of Neal S. Blaisdell Center on a bright sunny day. Coconut trees can be seen in the foreground in a grassy area to the right of the Center. The pond appears behind it as well as other palm trees, colourful brushes and a monkey pod tree on the right of the building. Tall high rise buildings can be seen in the background and the covered parking lot appears on the left.

🤝💼 The City’s upcoming Career Expo takes place today at the Blaisdell Center from 9 am-2 pm. Learn more about exciting opportunities at the City. Explore Jobs: bit.ly/40QbVWK Register: hawaiicareerexpo.com
#engineering #architecture @HNLCityJobs
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28.01.2026 17:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Road Rehabilitation Project scheduled for Kamehameha Highway in Kāne‘ohe | Department of Design and Construction Work will take place along Kamehameha Highway in Kāne‘ohe HONOLULU– The City and County of Honolulu Department of Design and Construction will begin an upcoming road rehabilitation project on Kamehame...

🚧A rehabilitation of streets project along Kamehameha Highway in Kāne‘ohe (Ha‘ikū Rd to Likelike Highway/Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive) starts 2/2/26 🦺Please drive carefully and follow posted signs.🔸Work hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm (excluding holidays) ~18-months. 🔗 bit.ly/4603rP2
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26.01.2026 22:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing a bend in a two lane road. A metal railing is located on the left with yellow and black directional signs. Trees appear in the distance, on both sides of the street. Utility poles and electrical lines and are in the distance.

Image showing a bend in a two lane road. A metal railing is located on the left with yellow and black directional signs. Trees appear in the distance, on both sides of the street. Utility poles and electrical lines and are in the distance.

🚧🦺 The City will begin guardrail installation at various locations on O‘ahu on Jan. 20 2026 in the areas of #Waialua, #Honolulu, #Waiʻanae, and #Kāne‘ohe. Work is expected to occur on weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Learn More: 🔗 bit.ly/3YzOKhE @honolulugov.bsky.social

13.01.2026 23:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
ASCE 2025 Award - Best Medium Sized Project. Department of Design and Construction

ASCE 2025 Award - Best Medium Sized Project. Department of Design and Construction

Six individuals of varying heights in front of a white banner with a blue logo imprinted on it. A female is on the far left; the tallest male is next to her, and a shorter male next to him holds the award (a clear trapezoid-shaped one). On his right is a shorter female, next to two taller male individuals.

Six individuals of varying heights in front of a white banner with a blue logo imprinted on it. A female is on the far left; the tallest male is next to her, and a shorter male next to him holds the award (a clear trapezoid-shaped one). On his right is a shorter female, next to two taller male individuals.

Restored Queen's Beach walkway on a sunny day showing the newly installed walkway. The beach is on the right the walkway on the left. A tall tree is overhead on the far left. Three individuals are walking on the walkway and another is walking on the grass. Barefoot Cafe is next to the grassy area and blue and brown umbrellas shading tables.

Restored Queen's Beach walkway on a sunny day showing the newly installed walkway. The beach is on the right the walkway on the left. A tall tree is overhead on the far left. Three individuals are walking on the walkway and another is walking on the grass. Barefoot Cafe is next to the grassy area and blue and brown umbrellas shading tables.

🏆 DDC is proud to share that the Queen’s Beach Promenade Restoration Project won recognition at the 2025 ASCE-Hawai‘i Awards. Mahalo #SeaEngineering, #MKEAssociates and #Geolabs for their partnership in restoring this part of Queen's Surf seawall! 🔗 bit.ly/48PLX8K #waikiki @honolulugov.bsky.social

11.12.2025 19:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Front view of Wai‘anae Police Station building with a red-tiled roof and beige walls, and lava rock base, featuring a glass entrance with bollards in front. A white-striped crosswalk leads to the entrance, and two black lamp posts stand on either side. A communication tower and a two story attached building is visible behind the building under a bright blue sky.

Front view of Wai‘anae Police Station building with a red-tiled roof and beige walls, and lava rock base, featuring a glass entrance with bollards in front. A white-striped crosswalk leads to the entrance, and two black lamp posts stand on either side. A communication tower and a two story attached building is visible behind the building under a bright blue sky.

$1.1 million renovation at the Wai‘anae Police Station is set to begin, adding new workspaces and upgraded support infrastructure to better serve the community. 🔗bit.ly/4a4Z2NQ
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08.12.2025 21:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🚧 Kapi‘olani Blvd Culvert Rehab
DDC begins work Dec. 1, 2025, near Isenberg St to replace the culvert top slab, repair concrete, add railings & improve signals/roadway: Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm 🔗 bit.ly/4447c4Ton
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14.11.2025 01:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Satellite image showing the Project Work Area Location outlined in yellow, between Mokulua Drive Alāla Road and Kaneapu Place, adjacent to the project site. The image shows part of the Kailua Beach adjacent to the Kailua Boat Ramp; and also shows the location of the Ironwood Grove at Kailua Beach park.

Satellite image showing the Project Work Area Location outlined in yellow, between Mokulua Drive Alāla Road and Kaneapu Place, adjacent to the project site. The image shows part of the Kailua Beach adjacent to the Kailua Boat Ramp; and also shows the location of the Ironwood Grove at Kailua Beach park.

🚧 Starting Nov. 3, DDC will begin a sewer connection project to support the new #Kailua Beach Park Ocean Safety Base Station.
🕗 Night work: Mon–Fri, 8 PM–4 AM (2–3 weeks)
🚦 Single lane closure: Alāla Rd.–Mokulua Dr./Kaneapu Pl.
🔗 bit.ly/47gHNqU
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01.11.2025 00:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image of Neal S. Blaisdell Center on a bright sunny day. Coconut trees can be seen in the foreground in a grassy area to the right of the Center. The pond appears behind it as well as other palm trees, colourful brushes and a monkey pod tree on the right of the building. Tall high rise buildings can be seen in the background and the covered parking lot appears on the left.

Image of Neal S. Blaisdell Center on a bright sunny day. Coconut trees can be seen in the foreground in a grassy area to the right of the Center. The pond appears behind it as well as other palm trees, colourful brushes and a monkey pod tree on the right of the building. Tall high rise buildings can be seen in the background and the covered parking lot appears on the left.

The City’s upcoming Career Expo takes place today at the Blaisdell Center from 9 am - 2 pm. Attend and learn more about the exciting opportunities at the City. bit.ly/40QbVWK
#CareerOpportunities #engineering #architecture
@honolulugov.bsky.social @hnlcityjobs.bsky.social

29.10.2025 17:17 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image showing the construction site for the traffic signal maintenance facility with base course in the foreground, leveled construction site with red dirt and construction equipment in the background.

Image showing the construction site for the traffic signal maintenance facility with base course in the foreground, leveled construction site with red dirt and construction equipment in the background.

🚧 New Traffic Signal Maintenance Facility Under Construction 🚦 The 13,000 sq. ft., two-story facility will support the maintenance and repairs of traffic signal systems for the City. 🔗 bit.ly/4nw3zfh @honolulugov.bsky.social

28.10.2025 20:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Satellite image showing the project site indicated in orange adjacent to 11th Avenue and the Lunalilo Freeway (H1). Pāhoa Ave runs parallel to the freeway and intersects 11th Avenue.

Satellite image showing the project site indicated in orange adjacent to 11th Avenue and the Lunalilo Freeway (H1). Pāhoa Ave runs parallel to the freeway and intersects 11th Avenue.

🚧 Drainage improvements on 11th Avenue in #Kaimuki are expected to begin on Mon, Nov 3, 2025, between the hours of 🕒 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri (excluding holidays) for ~ 3 weeks, please use caution while travelling through the area 🦺🔗 bit.ly/49lUcLp @honolulugov.bsky.social

27.10.2025 20:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Satellite image showing the four project sites (outlined in orange circles) along the Waialae Nui Channel. The image also shows the location of Kilauea Avenue, Kilauea Place, Malu Place, Akiaki Place, Hiikala Place, and Oili Loop. The image shows the direction for North at the bottom right, pointing to the right.

Satellite image showing the four project sites (outlined in orange circles) along the Waialae Nui Channel. The image also shows the location of Kilauea Avenue, Kilauea Place, Malu Place, Akiaki Place, Hiikala Place, and Oili Loop. The image shows the direction for North at the bottom right, pointing to the right.

🚧 On Oct 21 2025, DDC began work to strengthen and stabilize the #Waialae Nui Channel.
🕒 Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm (excluding holidays)
📅 Estimated duration: 9 months (weather permitting)
🦺Please drive carefully and follow posted signs. 🔗 bit.ly/4hkXBMQ
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22.10.2025 22:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A group of City and State officials, including the Mayor in the center in a blue shirt and the Deputy Governor next to him, in red, stand side by side holding a long maile lei during a blessing ceremony for the Early Education Center. The Mayor is untying the lei while others look on and smile. A camera is visible in the foreground, capturing the event.

A group of City and State officials, including the Mayor in the center in a blue shirt and the Deputy Governor next to him, in red, stand side by side holding a long maile lei during a blessing ceremony for the Early Education Center. The Mayor is untying the lei while others look on and smile. A camera is visible in the foreground, capturing the event.

🏫The City and County of Honolulu has opened a temporary Early Education Center at 558-550 S. King Street — to create a a safe, modern space for keiki while work continues at the Civic Center site. 🔗 bit.ly/3J5MkmQ @honolulugov.bsky.social

22.10.2025 22:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
View of a curved section of Pūpūkea Road lined with trees and vegetation. A metal guardrail runs along the left side of the narrow two-lane road under partly cloudy skies.

View of a curved section of Pūpūkea Road lined with trees and vegetation. A metal guardrail runs along the left side of the narrow two-lane road under partly cloudy skies.

⚠️👷‍♂️Guardrail upgrades beginning on Pūpūkea Rd 10/29/25
📅 Work: Mon–Fri, 8:30a–3:30p (~9 m)
🚧 New guardrails & pavement repairs for roadway safety.
Expect contraflow & minor delays. 🔗 bit.ly/3Wg4DbZ
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#northshore

22.10.2025 22:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Satellite image showing the four project sites (outlined in orange circles) along the Waialae Nui Channel. The image also shows the location of Kilauea Avenue, Kilauea Place, Malu Place, Akiaki Place, Hiikala Place, and Oili Loop. The image shows the direction for North at the bottom right, pointing to the right.

Satellite image showing the four project sites (outlined in orange circles) along the Waialae Nui Channel. The image also shows the location of Kilauea Avenue, Kilauea Place, Malu Place, Akiaki Place, Hiikala Place, and Oili Loop. The image shows the direction for North at the bottom right, pointing to the right.

🚧 On Oct 21 2025, DDC will begin work to strengthen and stabilize the #Waialae Nui Channel.
🕒 Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm (excluding holidays)
📅 Estimated duration: 9 months (weather permitting)
🦺Please drive carefully and follow posted signs. 🔗bit.ly/4hkXBMQ @honolulugov.bsky.social

16.10.2025 19:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📢 The Department of Design and Construction has postponed the planned archaeological survey at the #Kailua Municipal Parking Lot due to scheduling conflicts. Work will resume once the new schedule is confirmed. 🔗http://bit.ly/4nU5o6H
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15.10.2025 01:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Google Earth Street View image of Alala Road on a sunny day, facing toward the ocean in the distance. Coconut trees line the right side, with ironwood trees visible farther ahead. Two cars travel in opposite directions, and several vehicles are parked in a lot up ahead.

Google Earth Street View image of Alala Road on a sunny day, facing toward the ocean in the distance. Coconut trees line the right side, with ironwood trees visible farther ahead. Two cars travel in opposite directions, and several vehicles are parked in a lot up ahead.

🚧 The City’s Department of Design and Construction will postpone sewer work for the #Kailua Beach Park Ocean Safety District Operations Base Station project to secure updated permits. Work will resume once permits are approved. 🔗 bit.ly/42vJcHq @drhonor.bsky.social

11.10.2025 01:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Paved roadway on Round Top Drive surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and trees, with utility poles and power lines running along the right side of the road under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Paved roadway on Round Top Drive surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and trees, with utility poles and power lines running along the right side of the road under a partly cloudy blue sky.

🚧 Lane Closure Notice: Round Top Drive (Forest Ridge Way–Kalaʻiʻōpua Place) will be reduced to one lane, Oct. 20–31, 2025, weekdays 8:30a–3:30p.
🚗 Passenger cars only | 🚛 Use #Tantalus Drive for large vehicles
🔗bit.ly/4q1iVdQ @honolulugov.bsky.social

08.10.2025 01:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Waimanalo Beach Park Pavilion on a hazy day.

Waimanalo Beach Park Pavilion on a hazy day.

🏖️ The City & County of Honolulu will begin restoring the #Waimānalo Beach Park Pavilion this fall. ⚠️ Construction runs Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) with completion in Summer 2026. Parking stays open; expect some noise/dust. 🌺 bit.ly/3KCZYOM
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06.10.2025 21:47 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Road improvements will continue with the installation of striping and pavement markers between #Kapiolani Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue, from Mon Oct. 6 – Wed, Oct. 8 8:30 am– 3:30 pm daily. Expect lane closures & delays. Drive safe & follow posted signs. 🔗bit.ly/3VLyBV1 @honolulugov.bsky.social

03.10.2025 22:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Satellite image showing the Project Work Area Location outlined in yellow, between Mokulua Drive Alāla Road and Kaneapu Place, adjacent to the project site. The image shows part of the Kailua Beach adjacent to the Kailua Boat Ramp; and also shows the location of the Ironwood Grove at Kailua Beach park.

Satellite image showing the Project Work Area Location outlined in yellow, between Mokulua Drive Alāla Road and Kaneapu Place, adjacent to the project site. The image shows part of the Kailua Beach adjacent to the Kailua Boat Ramp; and also shows the location of the Ironwood Grove at Kailua Beach park.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE: In addition to night work, daytime sewer work Oct. 14–15 (10 am – 3pm) is required at #Kailua Beach Park Ocean Safety Facility. Nighttime construction will continue Sunday through Friday, from 8 pm to 5 am 🚧🔗https://bit.ly/4nV7Qtc @honolulugov.bsky.social

03.10.2025 19:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kailua Boat Ramp: Image of the Kailua Boat Ramp showing the ramp on a sunny day with the beach in the foreground, ocean in the middle and Manana island in the distance.

Kailua Boat Ramp: Image of the Kailua Boat Ramp showing the ramp on a sunny day with the beach in the foreground, ocean in the middle and Manana island in the distance.

🌊The Kailua Boat Ramp will be restricted to allow the City to conduct geotechnical work from 📅October 6-10, 2025. Work will be conducted on weekdays, from 8 am - 4 pm, excluding holidays and weekends: 🔗bit.ly/4pRC3uQ @honolulugov.bsky.social

02.10.2025 01:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Campus Center - UH Manoa Image showing stairs leading up to campus center

Campus Center - UH Manoa Image showing stairs leading up to campus center

The UH Mānoa Fall 2025 Career Expo is happening today, 10:00 am -1:30 pm at the Campus Center Ballroom! 🌟 Stop by to explore career opportunities with the City. Don’t miss out! manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter... #uhmanoa @hnlcityjobs.bsky.social

01.10.2025 19:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A view overlooking the Civic Center parking structure podium level in Honolulu, with circular walkways leading into the underground parking area. The top level shows grassy areas, trees, and landscaping. Surrounding the Civic Center are government buildings, mid-rise apartments, and high-rise buildings with the Koʻolau mountain range in the background under partly cloudy skies.

A view overlooking the Civic Center parking structure podium level in Honolulu, with circular walkways leading into the underground parking area. The top level shows grassy areas, trees, and landscaping. Surrounding the Civic Center are government buildings, mid-rise apartments, and high-rise buildings with the Koʻolau mountain range in the background under partly cloudy skies.

🚧 On Oct. 1, the City starts a $23.9M project to repair & waterproof the Civic Center parking structure podium. Work runs weekdays 7AM–4PM thru Mar. 2027. Please follow signs & avoid the construction zone. #Honolulu
🔗bit.ly/46Lj64e @honolulugov.bsky.social

30.09.2025 01:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photograph showing the newly installed solar panels above a section of the parking lot fronting the Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. Cars are parked below it and along side of it on the bank of the Ala Wai Canal. Opposite to the canal multistoried buildings can be seen in the distance on a bright sunny day with a few clouds in the sky.

Photograph showing the newly installed solar panels above a section of the parking lot fronting the Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. Cars are parked below it and along side of it on the bank of the Ala Wai Canal. Opposite to the canal multistoried buildings can be seen in the distance on a bright sunny day with a few clouds in the sky.

At Ala Wai Golf Course, the City is investing in sustainability and the future of this iconic public space. 🌿⛳ DDC & DES installed a solar PV system offsetting 70% of clubhouse energy, plus energy-efficient LED lighting— cutting emissions equal to 32 cars🔗bit.ly/4gKz2bz @honolulugov.bsky.social

30.09.2025 00:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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The UH Mānoa College of Engineering Fall 2025 Career Expo is happening today, 12–4 PM at the Campus Center Ballroom! 🌟 Stop by to explore career opportunities with the City. Don’t miss out! www.eng.hawaii.edu/event/f25car... #UHMCareerExpo #EngineeringJobs #FutureEngineers @honolulugov.bsky.social

26.09.2025 18:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Four construction workers repairing a neighborhood street. One operates a yellow roller compactor smoothing the roadway surface, another directs a Komatsu excavator scooping dirt, a third stands with a compaction tool tamping the ground, and the fourth worker operates the excavator. Orange traffic cones and barricades mark the work zone, with houses, parked cars, and a residential street in the background.

Four construction workers repairing a neighborhood street. One operates a yellow roller compactor smoothing the roadway surface, another directs a Komatsu excavator scooping dirt, a third stands with a compaction tool tamping the ground, and the fourth worker operates the excavator. Orange traffic cones and barricades mark the work zone, with houses, parked cars, and a residential street in the background.

🚧 Road rehab starts Sept. 29 in ‘Aiea (Aliipoe Dr., Kulawai St., Hoio St.) & Moanalua Valley (Ala Aolani Pl.). Work M–F, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Expect lane closures, detours & no parking zones. Please drive with caution & follow posted signs. 🔗bit.ly/4ngGOwp @honolulugov.bsky.social

25.09.2025 20:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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City invites the public to provide feedback on proposed overnight street work in downtown | Department of Design and Construction Road repair work will take place along two sections of King Street and Hotel Street HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Design and Construction invites the public to attend a co...

🚧 Community Meeting – Rehabilitation of Streets 🚧
The public is invited to an informational meeting about the DDC's construction project on King St and Hotel St and application for a Noise Variance.
📍 Keʻelikolani Middle School
📅 Oct 9, 6:30–8:30 PM
🔗 bit.ly/3W9p2iC @honolulugov.bsky.social

25.09.2025 20:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0