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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.

City Council Members ‘Leery’ Of HPD Chief’s Retirement Deal Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

City Council Members ‘Leery’ Of HPD Chief’s Retirement Deal

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Police Commission Chairman Max Sword refuses to answer questions from council members who want to know if they get final say on any payout.

Pine’s Big Lead Means No Runoff Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Pine’s Big Lead Means No Runoff

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Here are the results for all County Council primary races across the islands.
Can Caldwell’s Relationship With The City Council Get Any Worse? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Can Caldwell’s Relationship With The City Council Get Any Worse?

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A failure to communicate poisons the atmosphere at Honolulu Hale, and some say it hinders efforts to address homelessness and affordable housing.
Leeward Residents Protest Temporary Road Through Makaha Beach

Leeward Residents Protest Temporary Road Through Makaha Beach

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Community wants Farrington Highway rerouted inland as Hawaii transportation department renovates bridges.
Tom Berg vs. Kymberly Pine: A Honolulu Council Match Gone Sour

Tom Berg vs. Kymberly Pine: A Honolulu Council Match Gone Sour

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Former allies Berg and Pine at odds over rail and leadership style.
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