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Honolulu Has A Hiring Problem. Here’s What That Means For Fire Mitigation Efforts Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Has A Hiring Problem. Here’s What That Means For Fire Mitigation Efforts

While city-owned land makes up a relatively small portion of Oahu, groundskeepers need to be strategically redeployed to stave off wildfires.

Honolulu EMTs, Paramedics Sue The City For Overtime Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu EMTs, Paramedics Sue The City For Overtime

A lawsuit filed a decade ago got the Emergency Services Department to update its payroll system, but that hasn't fixed the problem.

Civil Beat’s Next Pop-Up Newsroom Is In Waialua

Civil Beat’s Next Pop-Up Newsroom Is In Waialua

Come see us if you're in the area on Tuesday morning.

The Cost Of A New Oahu Jail Is Now More Than $900 Million Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

The Cost Of A New Oahu Jail Is Now More Than $900 Million

Critics want officials to divert their focus to correctional reform.

Honolulu Restricted Parking Zone Bill Hits Another Detour Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Restricted Parking Zone Bill Hits Another Detour

The measure has stumbled over concerns about public access and traffic.

Honolulu Crime: Why Some Misdemeanor Cases Are Closed Without Review Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Crime: Why Some Misdemeanor Cases Are Closed Without Review

A new policy in the Honolulu Prosecutor's Office means some allegations will languish if the complainant doesn't call to follow up.

Honolulu City Council To Vote On Over $5 Million In Settlement Payouts Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu City Council To Vote On Over $5 Million In Settlement Payouts

The lawsuits included a fatal police shooting case and the city's effort to seize property in Waikiki for affordable housing.

Honolulu Mayor Orders Review Of Wildfire Risk On Oahu David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Mayor Orders Review Of Wildfire Risk On Oahu

Honolulu's managing director will assess existing fire studies to determine risks as well as firefighting and other emergency response capabilities.

City Awards $2.5 Million Contract For Haiku Stairs Removal Flickr

City Awards $2.5 Million Contract For Haiku Stairs Removal

This comes after years of controversy over how the city should handle the stairs.

Wastewater Exec Milton Choy Gets 3 1/2 Years In Prison In Bribery Case David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Wastewater Exec Milton Choy Gets 3 1/2 Years In Prison In Bribery Case

Choy was involved in several bribery cases but was only charged in one after cooperating with federal prosecutors.