Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid
Rick Blangiardi is so far unopposed in his quest for a second term. Five City Council members up for reelection got over $219,000 as a group during the last half of 2023.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months
Duane Kaaialii Jr. filed a lawsuit after surveillance video showed the suspect had leg tattoos, which he does not.
Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023
Restricted Parking Zone Bill Passes Honolulu Council, But There Are Catches
Residents near beaches and legal hiking trails will not be able to restrict parking in their neighborhoods.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
New Vacancy Opens On Honolulu Salary Commission
Council members will appoint somebody to fill the slot.
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Honolulu Restricted Parking Zone Bill Hits Another Detour
The measure has stumbled over concerns about public access and traffic.
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.
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.
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.
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.