Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
‘Death Trap’: Here’s What Happened When A Diamond Head Mom Bought A Street
The City and County of Honolulu is preparing to take over Leahi Avenue after a two-year tug of war that left neighbors fuming.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
‘No Parking’: Lanikai Residents Take Traffic Woes Into Their Own Hands
The Honolulu City Council asked the transportation department for a plan to mitigate the parking problems in the popular beachside neighborhood.
Honolulu Council District 8 Candidates Weigh In On Housing And Infrastructure
Five candidates are vying to represent District 8, which includes Mililani after Oahu’s boundaries shifted last year.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Help Wanted: Honolulu Needs 3,000 Workers For City Jobs
The city’s high job vacancy rate is leaving residents waiting for services, as city officials scramble to try to hire new people in a tight labor market.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Honolulu Council Approves The Return Of Outdoor Dining In Public Spaces
The two-year pilot program could lead to city approval of permanent outdoor dining.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
City Council Members Question Liquor Commission On Lack Of Internal Affairs Office
The commission is under fire from bar owners and council members for inappropriate actions during the pandemic.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Honolulu City Council Race: Oahu’s North Shore Is Getting New Blood
Oahu’s largest council district is up for grabs by a crop of political newcomers.
Natanya Freidheim/Civil Beat/2017
Honolulu Council Elections Are A Hot Topic For Neighborhood Board Members
With four of the nine Honolulu council seats in play, local community groups are paying attention to what a shift in power may mean in their backyards.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Oahu Lifeguards Say They Need Help. But City Officials Are Stonewalling
A resolution that would let voters help chart the future course for the city Ocean Safety division has stalled in City Council chambers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Lawsuit Seeks To Block Oahu Vacation Rental Law
The complaint by legal short-term rental operators says the city is taking away their property rights.