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Chinatown Tries To Hang On To Tradition, Even As It Changes Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Chinatown Tries To Hang On To Tradition, Even As It Changes

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Young professionals are moving to Chinatown to take advantage of the cheaper rents as well as new bars and restaurants.
City Council Overrides Veto on Chinatown Sit-Lie Expansion Nick Grube/Honolulu Civil Beat

City Council Overrides Veto on Chinatown Sit-Lie Expansion

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Honolulu Mayor Caldwell opposed the legislation because of concerns regarding its constitutionality.
The Projector: Hawaii Talks About Falun Gong, Homelessness and Immigration Cory Lum/Civil Beat

The Projector: Hawaii Talks About Falun Gong, Homelessness and Immigration

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In Chinatown, a show of support for followers of Falung Gong and their legal action against persecution. Beside Kapalama Canal, a new law to clear out the homeless. And at the Capitol Auditorium, a public meeting on Micronesian immigration.
Neal Milner: ‘Shady Characters’ Tell a Spicy History of Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Neal Milner: ‘Shady Characters’ Tell a Spicy History of Hawaii

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Veteran reporter Jim Dooley's new book recounts his coverage of the state's darker side — political scandals, crime and corruption.
HPD Officer Blames ‘Temper’ For Chinatown Attack Screen shot from KITV

HPD Officer Blames ‘Temper’ For Chinatown Attack

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Vincent Morre faces up to 20 years in prison after he was caught on surveillance video attacking two men, including one that he hit with a stool.
HPD Officer Charged In Police Brutality Case Cory Lum/Civil Beat

HPD Officer Charged In Police Brutality Case

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Surveillance video shows Officer Vincent Morre attacking two men inside a Chinatown business. If convicted, Morre faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Pod Squad: A Visit with Denby Fawcett About Chinatown Brothels Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Pod Squad: A Visit with Denby Fawcett About Chinatown Brothels

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Civil Beat columnist Denby Fawcett talks about her recent — and controversial — column about a tour of Honolulu's WWII-era red light district.
Denby Fawcett: The Brothels of Chinatown Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Denby Fawcett: The Brothels of Chinatown

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A new tour takes visitors and locals back to the lusty days of sex for sale during World War II.

Culture Cave: Rep. Karl Rhoads Is Not ‘All About That Bass’

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Some legislators are making noise about forcing businesses in Chinatown and Waikiki to face a new threat: the sound police.
Denby Fawcett: What to Do About Chinatown’s Stinking Streets Courtesy of Bob Jones

Denby Fawcett: What to Do About Chinatown’s Stinking Streets

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Merchants are frustrated with the homeless, but a little help is on the way with plans to open a public restroom and shower facility next month.
Will Honolulu’s Sit-Lie Ban Expand Again to Target the Homeless Outside Malls? Sophie Cocke/Civil Beat

Will Honolulu’s Sit-Lie Ban Expand Again to Target the Homeless Outside Malls?

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The City Council postpones a vote on Bill 62, which would ban sitting and lying on sidewalks and planters in five downtown Honolulu and Chinatown malls.
Sidewalk Sit-Lie Ban: First Waikiki, Now Other Commercial Areas Around Oahu? Nick Grube/Civil Beat

Sidewalk Sit-Lie Ban: First Waikiki, Now Other Commercial Areas Around Oahu?

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A Honolulu City Council committee gives preliminary approval to adding more areas to the effort to move homeless people off public sidewalks, but legal concerns are raised about the expanded measure.
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