After initially refusing to release it, the city shared a demand letter sent by former Honolulu police Chief Joe Logan demanding payment for the remaining two years of his term and damages for emotional distress.

The yearlong study was supposed to help inform a now-stalled bill that would have increased property tax rates on unoccupied homes.

Here’s a look at how much City Council members spend on the colorful and often fragrant garlands.

The City Council hasn’t come up with funding yet for the program and research shows cameras alone may not be effective.

New alliances are taking shape as Native Hawaiians occupy all three of the top positions.

The measure, which needs to be signed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi, raises rates at a slower pace than initially proposed. Councilman Augie Tulba said it’s still “a heavy lift for many families.”

Additional upgrades are needed to prevent contaminated wastewater from being discharged into the ocean.

The City Council will consider a resolution aimed at reducing vacancies and encouraging more hires and fewer retirements.

Sefo Fatai spent nearly three years in jail awaiting trial for drug charges that were ultimately dismissed by the court.

The city council has been trying to pass a 1% to 3% tax for years but wants to target offshore investors, not local residents. Consultants say no other city does it that way.