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Honolulu Restores Limits Under Short-Term Rental Law David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Restores Limits Under Short-Term Rental Law

The city had suspended the law to facilitate emergency housing for Maui wildfire survivors but says that's no longer necessary.

No Clear Timetable Yet For Reopening Lahaina Schools Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

No Clear Timetable Yet For Reopening Lahaina Schools

Teachers in the affected schools are frustrated at the lack of communication from the DOE, its board heard Thursday.

State Failed To Heed Warnings Of Waimanalo Girl’s Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges Honolulu Police Department

State Failed To Heed Warnings Of Waimanalo Girl’s Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges

The lawsuit by the estate of Isabella Kalua says the state advocated her adoption by her foster parents despite multiple reports of suspicious injuries by doctors and others.

Honolulu Suspends Short-Term Rental Law To Aid Wildfire Survivors David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu Suspends Short-Term Rental Law To Aid Wildfire Survivors

The law was enacted to limit the use of residential properties as vacation rentals.

City’s Bonds Sale To Fund Rail, City Improvements Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

City’s Bonds Sale To Fund Rail, City Improvements

The rail project is slated to receive $11 million from the transaction.

Hawaii To Thousands Of Tourists Fleeing Maui Wildfires: ‘The Rest Of The State Is Open’ David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii To Thousands Of Tourists Fleeing Maui Wildfires: ‘The Rest Of The State Is Open’

Power outages left Maui visitors with little information on where they would be headed once they left the island.

‘Affordable Housing’ Projects In Hawaii Are Unaffordable To Many Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

‘Affordable Housing’ Projects In Hawaii Are Unaffordable To Many

State and county policies aimed at increasing Hawaii's housing stock can have the unintended consequence of pushing out lower-income residents.

Feral Pigs Are Increasingly Running Wild In Some Oahu Neighborhoods Kevin Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat/2023

Feral Pigs Are Increasingly Running Wild In Some Oahu Neighborhoods

Pig hunters are becoming the de facto first responders for residents who feel threatened by growing herds.

Honolulu Architect, 89, Charged With Attempted Bribery Of Permitting Worker Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Architect, 89, Charged With Attempted Bribery Of Permitting Worker

The case is the first local prosecution following a scandal exposed by federal investigators.

Honolulu Liquor Commission Selects New Administrator Provided: City and County of Honolulu

Honolulu Liquor Commission Selects New Administrator

The city is also seeking new nominees for a commissioner vacancy.