As the City and County of Honolulu looks to best prepare itself against the same kinds of deadly wildfires that swept West Maui, it is facing a familiar challenge: too many vacancies in the city’s workforce.  Some departments are in better shape than others.  “Our fire department is full,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “And it … Continue reading Honolulu Has A Hiring Problem. Here’s What That Means For Fire Mitigation Efforts