For a third time, Tommy Waters and Trevor Ozawa are in court fighting over the East Honolulu city council seat.

The Honolulu ethics director says elected officials should not send printed newsletters to constituents within 60 days of elections.

Violators could be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for up to a month if found with shopping carts under this proposal.

Tommy Waters was the second highest vote-getter but was deemed ineligible after ballots had already gone out.

The decision follows a Circuit Court ruling stating the council chair could not seek a third term. But another legal challenge may be coming.

Honolulu homes valued in the millions are getting a major tax break. One City Council member says the program is being abused.

It’s unclear what this means for voters who have already voted for Tommy Waters in the primary election.

The Blangiardi administration is concerned about a significant hit to city revenue.

The county agency received strong community support, but was also the subject of a scathing audit over its failure to meet goals.

Council member Val Okimoto has charged into public disputes against powerful members of the city administration.