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Buckle Up: Resident Only Parking Zones May Expand Across Oahu Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Buckle Up: Resident Only Parking Zones May Expand Across Oahu

Parking in residential areas would essentially be limited to those who live there.

Oahu Sees Alarming Increase In Number Of Homeless Seniors  David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu Sees Alarming Increase In Number Of Homeless Seniors 

A new report found overall homeless numbers remained relatively stable in the last year, but there have been notable changes in who is homeless and why. 

All Aboard ‘Skyline’: City Plans To Start Rail Service On 4th of July Weekend Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023

All Aboard ‘Skyline’: City Plans To Start Rail Service On 4th of July Weekend

The service along half of the route would see few daily riders, but officials say it's time to let the public experience rail.

Electricity Rate Shock Hits City Hall Too Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Electricity Rate Shock Hits City Hall Too

Global oil prices have caused Honolulu's utility bills to jump nearly $20 million this year.

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole

Swimmers have been left paralyzed after accidents at the popular Diamond Head bathing spot.

Honolulu Council Members Hope To Strengthen  New Historic Preservation Commission Courtesy: Merrill Johnston/2022

Honolulu Council Members Hope To Strengthen New Historic Preservation Commission

The new commission will need to stand up to developers and other powerful interests.

Army Corps Still Won’t Restore Forests As Part Of Ala Wai Flood Control Project David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Army Corps Still Won’t Restore Forests As Part Of Ala Wai Flood Control Project

Residents want more details on why the agency keeps rejecting that approach. The public has until Monday to comment.

More Oahu Beaches Would Be Open To Business  Under Mayor’s Plan Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

More Oahu Beaches Would Be Open To Business Under Mayor’s Plan

The measure has strong backing from the state's lucrative wedding industry.

Army Corps Rolls Out Its New Ala Wai Flood Control Plan David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Army Corps Rolls Out Its New Ala Wai Flood Control Plan

Federal engineers pushed the reset button after rising costs sunk their earlier plan

Conflict Of Interest? Neighborhood Board Employees Are Running For Seats On The Boards Natanya Freidheim/Civil Beat/2017

Conflict Of Interest? Neighborhood Board Employees Are Running For Seats On The Boards

Questions are being raised about whether as elected board members the employees can effectively question their bosses.