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Landlords Hosting Illegal Game Rooms Could Face Fines Of $1,000 Per Day David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Landlords Hosting Illegal Game Rooms Could Face Fines Of $1,000 Per Day

Draft Honolulu City Council legislation would raise the stakes for landlords who allow illegal gambling in their units.

Honolulu Restricted Parking Zone Bill Hits Another Detour Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Restricted Parking Zone Bill Hits Another Detour

The measure has stumbled over concerns about public access and traffic.

Honolulu City Council To Vote On Over $5 Million In Settlement Payouts Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu City Council To Vote On Over $5 Million In Settlement Payouts

The lawsuits included a fatal police shooting case and the city's effort to seize property in Waikiki for affordable housing.

Access Is Major Issue When Fighting Oahu’s Wildfires, City Council Told Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Access Is Major Issue When Fighting Oahu’s Wildfires, City Council Told

HPD patrol districts have been told to refresh their contacts with other emergency agencies.

Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Needs A Zero Tolerance Policy For Illegal Monster Houses Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Denby Fawcett: Honolulu Needs A Zero Tolerance Policy For Illegal Monster Houses

Many residents want the City Council to pass Bill 44, which would give officials stronger tools to punish homebuilders who submit false plans to get permits.

Honolulu Bars And Businesses Serving Alcohol Will Soon Have To Stock Narcan Paula Dobbyn/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Bars And Businesses Serving Alcohol Will Soon Have To Stock Narcan

The City Council passed an ordinance requiring the lifesaving medication be kept on the premises.

Danny De Gracia: Quit Making Excuses And Start Paying Attention To The People You Put In Office David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: Quit Making Excuses And Start Paying Attention To The People You Put In Office

Elected officials don’t have to worry about upsetting you because they know you’re full of hot air.

Honolulu Property Owners Would Get Quick Relief With Tax Measures Passed By City Council Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Property Owners Would Get Quick Relief With Tax Measures Passed By City Council

The two bills are meant to act as quick relief, with more comprehensive measures still in discussion.

City Officials’ Pay Raises Weren’t Included In The Budget. Now What? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

City Officials’ Pay Raises Weren’t Included In The Budget. Now What?

The city charter mandates that these raises be delivered, meaning officials have to scrape together the money from other sources.