In a time of budget trimming, the city found $125,000 to pave a runway for toy planes.
It’s Your Money
An occasional series that looks more closely at public expenditures.
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Hawaiʻi To Settle Teacher’s Claim He Was Fired Over False Abuse Allegation
The Department of Education concluded the teacher posed a threat to children due to the allegation and a prior assault conviction.
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It’s Your Money: City Attorney Delays Raise Price Tag In $3.25M Settlement
Honolulu City Council approved a payout to the United Public Workers to resolve a dozen disputes over garbage collector pay. Delays by city officials added thousands in fees and fines.
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It’s Your Money: Honolulu To Pay $2.1 Million To End Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit
Sefo Fatai spent nearly three years in jail awaiting trial for drug charges that were ultimately dismissed by the court.
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It’s Your Money: $28,500 To COFA Migrant Denied Gun Permit By HPD
The Micronesian plaintiff sued the state, arguing he was denied fundamental rights protected under the U.S. Constitution.
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It’s Your Money: ‘The White Lotus’ May Cost Hawai‘i Taxpayers $550,000
The hit show debuted on Maui in 2021. Filming has since moved offshore but editing work done on Kaua‘i allows for tax benefits.
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It’s Your Money: Kauaʻi Hiking Hazards Could Cost Taxpayers $550K
The state has tentatively agreed to pay a pair of tourists injured at Waimea Canyon State Park in 2021 and 2023.
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It’s Your Money: School Harassment Case Could Cost Hawaiʻi Taxpayers $150K
Stevenson Middle School Principal Katherine Balatico sued the education department for failing to protect her and her family after they received death threats through her job.
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Honolulu Police Spent $150k On A Robot Dog. It’s Playing Dead
The Honolulu Police Department hasn’t used “Spot” for about three years.