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Honolulu Infrastructure

Sterling Higa: Why Can’t I Find An Apartment To Rent In Honolulu? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Sterling Higa: Why Can’t I Find An Apartment To Rent In Honolulu?

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Government should reform the permitting process, invest in new housing and strive for mixed-used development.

With Sea Level Rise, The Fate of Hawaii’s Most Vulnerable Roads Is Uncertain Cory Lum/Civil Beat

With Sea Level Rise, The Fate of Hawaii’s Most Vulnerable Roads Is Uncertain

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Climate change is already taking a toll on coastal highways. Some of those roads may eventually be abandoned to the rising seas, a top official warns.

Honolulu’s Vanishing Crosswalks: Why The City Is Taking Them Out

Honolulu’s Vanishing Crosswalks: Why The City Is Taking Them Out

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The city has removed 34 crosswalks since September 2016, despite protests from some neighborhood groups. 

Honolulu’s Potholes Are Costing Drivers — And Taxpayers — Millions PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Honolulu’s Potholes Are Costing Drivers — And Taxpayers — Millions

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A 2016 study found the city had the 11th-worst roads among large urban areas, and residents pay more than the national average for related car repairs.

 

Did Honolulu Cops Issue Fake Tickets Or Did The Honolulu Prosecutor Make Up The Story? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Did Honolulu Cops Issue Fake Tickets Or Did The Honolulu Prosecutor Make Up The Story?

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The mysterious case of “ghost” traffic tickets is getting more curious as several defense attorneys push the Honolulu prosecutor’s office to turn over the evidence.

Caldwell, Djou Headed For Runoff In Honolulu Mayor’s Race Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Caldwell, Djou Headed For Runoff In Honolulu Mayor’s Race

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The mayor barely outpolled his primary challenger, but neither candidate garnered a majority of the vote, so they both advance.
As Caldwell And Djou Sharpen Attacks, Carlisle Goes For Laughs Cory Lum/Civil Beat

As Caldwell And Djou Sharpen Attacks, Carlisle Goes For Laughs

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Unlike his opponents, the former mayor of Honolulu doesn't seem inclined to confront the other candidates.

Longtime Lawmaker Faces Primary Fight In ‘Forgotten’ District Courtney Teague/Civil Beat

Longtime Lawmaker Faces Primary Fight In ‘Forgotten’ District

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In Kalihi, veteran legislator John Mizuno is challenged by Ikaika Hussey, publisher of the Hawaii Independent.
In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive Cory Lum/Civil Beat

In Latest Campaign Spot, Caldwell Accentuates The Positive

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Honolulu's mayor says he's taken on roads, sewers, parks and homelessness. But his campaign remains quiet on rail.
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