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The Anti-Homeless Bill That Dare Not Say Its Name

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The Honolulu City Council Wednesday passed a law to try to keep city sidewalks clear of the homeless.
Carlisle’s Off-Island, Who’s in Charge?

Carlisle’s Off-Island, Who’s in Charge?

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Who runs the city when Honolulu's mayor leaves town, his pick for managing director is still unconfirmed and the third executive in line hasn't been hired?

At Honolulu Hale, It’s In With The Old For Now

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Mayor Peter Carlisle filed paperwork confirming his requests for city leadership, with mostly familiar names filling in temporarily.
New Mayor Takes Office, Preps for Trip to D.C.

New Mayor Takes Office, Preps for Trip to D.C.

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Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle was sworn in Monday afternoon. On Wednesday, he'll head to D.C. for transit talks with federal officials.
Unions Anxious as New Mayor Takes Office

Unions Anxious as New Mayor Takes Office

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Peter Carlisle has been frank about the possibility of job cuts as he works to streamline city government. On the day he’s sworn in, labor leaders are waiting and watching.

Karaoke Carlisle: The New Mayor on Mic

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How does singing karaoke make the incoming mayor's official calendar? Civil Beat went to Facebook to find out.

HPD: Law Doesn’t Apply to Us

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City attorney says law explicitly addressing police officers does not apply to police officers.

Police Question Enforceability of Sidewalk Plan

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Intent may be good, but police, others raise concerns about proposal to prevent homeless from living on city sidewalks.
City Parks Named After the Living Back on the Table

City Parks Named After the Living Back on the Table

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The Honolulu City Council wants to name portions of city parks, sites and facilities after living people, but only if they have given a half-century's worth of service.

The Rail Divide — Part 3: City Claims Evaluated

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Reporter Greg Wiles examines Honolulu Hale's case that the proposed rail project is not the most cost-effective transit solution to best serve the largest number of people.