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Ross Isokane

City Council Failed On Empty Homes Tax, But Oʻahu Voters May Still Decide Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

City Council Failed On Empty Homes Tax, But Oʻahu Voters May Still Decide

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We need to keep the housing we have and the housing we build available to local families.

Honolulu’s Budget Is Tight. Why Ignore A Potential $290M Tool? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu’s Budget Is Tight. Why Ignore A Potential $290M Tool?

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An empty homes tax could raise revenue while nudging vacant units back into the city and county’s housing supply.

Why Can’t Downtown-Chinatown Have Block Parties Anymore? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Why Can’t Downtown-Chinatown Have Block Parties Anymore?

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Proposed new rules and regulations in Honolulu City Council Bill 50 may challenge the neighborhood’s most popular events.