Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
AI Is Everywhere. Will Honolulu Voters Get To Set Limits?
Artificial intelligence is already widely used in city government. Some residents want to see the charter updated to require more transparency.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Beth Fukumoto: Could Islandwide City Council Seats Increase Diversity?
At first glance this proposed Honolulu city charter amendment sounded like a bad idea. But maybe not.
Courtesy of OHA/2024
Kirstin Downey: This Trump-Targeted Agency Has Done A Lot For Hawaiʻi
Fortunately, it appears a legal fight to preserve the Institute of Museum and Library Services has succeeded.
Courtesy: Bryan Berkowitz/Maui United Way
Honolulu Could Become The First US City Where Food Is A Human Right
Among dozens of proposed amendments that the Charter Commission will consider putting on the ballot next fall is one underscoring a basic need: to eat.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Should HART Be Allowed To Manage City Projects Beyond Honolulu Rail?
Mayor Rick Blangiardi says he’s opposed to the idea but the rail authority has submitted a proposal to the Honolulu Charter Commission anyway.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Honolulu Needs Your Help. So Quit Whining And Start Writing
The Honolulu Charter Commission is seeking ideas on how to improve city government. But time is running out for residents to get their suggestions in.