When a luxury condo promises to “prepare the perfect beach day” for residents, some locals fear more commercialization of a favorite park.

One Honolulu council member is pushing to amend the city charter to revamp how the chief and police commissioners are chosen.

The latest “point in time” count also shows an almost 9.4 percent drop on Oahu.

“Demolish them,” says Councilman Trevor Ozawa, but the Kalakaua Avenue shelters also offer tourists a respite from the sun or the rain.

A City Council committee passes a bill that would prohibit any more extensions, even though they’re intended to increase safety.

The conditions raise concerns about employee health and the quality of lab results, including whether evidence is being contaminated.

UPDATED: They also plan to set aside $25 million to help other parts of the state. Meanwhile, Gov. Ige addresses Oahu damage.

The Budget Committee declined the mayor’s request to set aside $44 million for rail operating costs.

Honolulu Council Chair Ernie Martin and Budget Chair Trevor Ozawa, who proposed big cuts in the city budget to raise rail funds, will travel with the mayor to the Capitol.