The Honolulu City Council last week unanimously approved a $3.8 million payment to settle a lawsuit filed by a contractor tasked with making improvements at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. Read more
A large mural with the words “VOTE! YOU RUN 808” in a bold black font over a white background was painted on the Ewa-side wall of the eleven50 Building earlier this week. The mural also features a Hawaiian flag running across the bottom. Read more
With the recent spike in coronavirus cases and challenges with testing, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said Gov. David Ige and the four mayors will continue to meet this afternoon to consider pushing back an earlier decision to lift the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine order on Aug. 1. Read more
Mayor Kirk Caldwell appeared before the Honolulu City Council on Wednesday to reaffirm his support for Honolulu Police Commission nominee Doug Chin, whose appointment has run into opposition headed by a group dedicated to progressive causes. Read more
The Honolulu City Council on Wednesday voted to hold off passing a measure to approve the sale of $26 million in general revenue bonds to help finance the city’s $9.2 billion, 20-mile rail project. Read more
Oahu voters will be asked this November if they want to give the Honolulu Ethics Commission more oversight over its budget and staff. Read more
Thursday is the last day Hawaii voters can register online to vote in next month’s primary election, but those who are not registered will still have opportunities to do so. Read more
A dozen candidates for Honolulu mayor presented a wide variety of approaches to the vexing issue of homelessness on the island during an early morning forum Tuesday. Read more
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Local 1643 announced today that it is endorsing Mufi Hannemann for Honolulu mayor in 2020. Read more
State lawmakers are a step closer to passing a bill that would require the names of disciplined police officers to be disclosed publicly like other government employees. Read more
After a three-month, COVID-19-induced suspension of this year’s legislative session, state lawmakers rolled up their sleeves and reconvened Monday hoping to adopt a plan to use federal funds to help Hawaii residents and businesses cope with the pandemic. Read more
Several senators known for their tough or stoic personalities struggled to maintain their composure as they paid tribute. Read more
The tenor of this year’s Honolulu mayoral campaign turned up a notch last week when candidates at a televised forum began talking, and in some cases finger-pointing, about the city’s troubled $9.2 billion rail project. Read more
The historic landmark has been closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic and has not been receiving any revenues, but is now accepting online reservations. Read more
His battles with cancer did not keep him from continuing to serve his Pearl Harbor-Pearl City-Aiea district up through the first part of this year’s session. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell allowed to become law a $2.92 billion general operating budget that’s only about $60 million less than the one he submitted to the City Council in March when the state’s economic forecast was much rosier. Read more
Out-of-state visitors to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will need to pay more for entry and parking under a bill moving through the Honolulu City Council. Read more
Honolulu City Council members have received more than 100 emails this past week voicing opposition to former Lt Gov. Doug Chin’s nomination to the closely scrutinized city Police Commission. Read more
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142 announced it is endorsing former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa for Honolulu mayor. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell believes the Police Commission has plenty of power to effect change in the Honolulu Police Department. Read more
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