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Hanabusa Takes First Steps In Run For Honolulu Mayor Eugene Tanner/Civil Beat

Hanabusa Takes First Steps In Run For Honolulu Mayor

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UPDATED: The former U.S. congresswoman would be a marquee name in a potentially large field of candidates.

Honolulu City Council Approves $23 Million To Aid The Homeless Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Honolulu City Council Approves $23 Million To Aid The Homeless

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Each of the nine council districts will receive an equal share of the money to fund projects in their own communities.

The Struggle For Power In Honolulu Is Coming To A Head Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

The Struggle For Power In Honolulu Is Coming To A Head

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New taxes and other fees. More money for rail. Even monster houses. The fate of contentious city issues hinges on who’s elected.

Would New Uber And Lyft Rules Hit West Side Drivers Hardest? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Would New Uber And Lyft Rules Hit West Side Drivers Hardest?

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A lot of drivers live on the Leeward Coast, where incomes are generally lower and driving distances are longer.

Proposed High Rise With ‘Poor Door’ Stalls At City Council Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Proposed High Rise With ‘Poor Door’ Stalls At City Council

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Councilwoman Kymberly Pine said the developer needs to address concerns about a planned separate entrance to the lower-cost rental units.

Recycle Or Incinerate? The Battle Of The Blue Bins Richard Wiens/Civil Beat

Recycle Or Incinerate? The Battle Of The Blue Bins

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Burning more discards could save money as recycling gets more expensive, but environmentalists say it’s the cost of caring for the planet.

Islandwide Sit-Lie Ban Gets Preliminary Approval Despite Opposition Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Islandwide Sit-Lie Ban Gets Preliminary Approval Despite Opposition

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Three Honolulu City Council bills would further restrict where homeless people can be. Critics say that would worsen the problem.

Tax Breaks Proposed For Organic Farms And ‘Ocean Friendly’ Restaurants Martha Cheng

Tax Breaks Proposed For Organic Farms And ‘Ocean Friendly’ Restaurants

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Councilwoman Kymberly Pine is also still pushing a measure to ban plastic foam takeout containers.

Homeless And Community Service Workers Considered For Park Cleanup Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

Homeless And Community Service Workers Considered For Park Cleanup

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Honolulu City Council members hear ideas for employing the homeless and getting “free labor” from court-ordered workers.

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