The temporary program mirrors a global trend to give people more street space so they can exercise at a safe distance.

The issue arose at Thursday’s board meeting as members grappled with the latest round of cost increases.

Esser says the endorsement came as a surprise.

“The whole nature of city politics will be transformed after November,” says political analyst Colin Moore.

During the June 3 police commission meeting, the chief said many things went wrong in the Minneapolis incident that is causing nationwide unrest.

The City and County of Honolulu is in a solid financial position for now, according to the council budget chair.

The city wants to use federal aid to help achieve what has been a goal for years: diversifying the economy.

The two were frustrated over the commission’s lack of power to make meaningful change in the police department.

The man who kicked off the beleaguered Honolulu rail project wants to lead it to the finish line.

One of Hawaii’s longest-serving lawmakers aims to fill a vacant council position.

Steve Alm is out front so far. But two-thirds of Honolulu voters have not made up their minds and many have no idea who is running.

Rail officials had proposed a major change order to keep work going, but they weren’t able to reach a deal in time.