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Inside Honolulu: Jan. 21

UPDATED 4:26 p.m. Waimanalo Gulch to stay closed until next week; Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle among mayors meeting with President Obama today.
Dump DéJà Vu

Dump DéJà Vu

There's something familiar about the formation of a mayor's task force to recommend a site for a new landfill: The same thing happened in 2003.

How to Keep America Moving

Laura Barrett says the nation should invest in public transportation for access to jobs and opportunity.
Un-homed: End of the Day

Un-homed: End of the Day

The chronicle of a homeless Honolulu blogger, by Joe Bright. Part 14.
Inside Honolulu: Jan. 20

Inside Honolulu: Jan. 20

UPDATE 4:21 p.m. Mayor Peter Carlisle reports a positive meeting with congressional transit leader; City eyes Bellows, Waimanalo North for new landfill site.

Inside Honolulu: Jan. 19

UPDATE: 3:46 p.m. Tom Berg is officially a City Council member; Advisory committee to meet on landfill site selection; Inouye reiterates his support for rail; Read the Record of Decision.

Street Sweeping Scandal Nets Supervisor Jail Time

Former Honolulu city worker gets a year in jail for faking overtime claims and taking kickbacks from his subordinates.
Rail Officials Celebrate Feds’ Record of Decision

Rail Officials Celebrate Feds’ Record of Decision

Federal Transit Administration gives the go-ahead to start rail construction; city needs just one major permit from the City Council before groundbreaking.
Honolulu Mayor Could Gut Capital Budget

Honolulu Mayor Could Gut Capital Budget

City may cut longterm construction projects, implement pay-as-you-go user fees to offset operational costs.
No Furlough Days for Beat Reporters

No Furlough Days for Beat Reporters

A return to Honolulu Hale marks a temporary solution to limited public access on Furlough Fridays.