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A crane towers over construction of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, in 2016.

Column: Support DPP staff amid advancements

By Dawn Takeuchi Apuna
Today

The city Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) recently announced the kickoff of three technology initiatives as a major step and significant factor in fixing the backlogged building permit process. Read more

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Afternoon weather as rain and wind buffet Honolulu area.

Off the news: Outage results in wastewater discharge

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This 2006 photograph depicted a female <em>Aedes aegypti</em> mosquito while she was in the process of acquiring a blood meal from her human host.

Off the news: Remain vigilant about dengue virus spread

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A Big Island firefighter puts out a blaze near Waimea, Hawaii, on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.

Editorial: Prepare for severe drought conditions

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A City and County lifeguard is seen inside one of the towers at Ala Moana Regional Park, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Honolulu.

Letter: Public should have voice in Ocean Safety’s future

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A City and County lifeguard is seen inside one of the towers at Ala Moana Regional Park, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Honolulu.

Letter: Public should have voice in Ocean Safety’s future

Today

The future of the 107-year-old Honolulu Ocean Safety service is on the agenda for Wednesday’s Honolulu City Council meeting. Read more

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The entrance to Waipahu High School’s new Academic Health Center is seen on April 4. The center offers Health and Sciences students hands-on training with medical professionals.

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President Joe Biden speaks about an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico and Oregon, at the Intel Ocotillo Campus, March 20, 2024, in Chandler, Ariz.

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Demonstrators protesting the ongoing war in Gaza, block southbound traffic on Interstate 880 in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, April 15, 2024.

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The Haiku Stairs are seen on a ridge leading to the top of the Koolau Range in Kaneohe. The Nakoa Cos., selected to remove the World War IIera installation, will begin demolition work at the end of April.

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Letter: Increase minimum wage, pay workers their worth

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A Big Island firefighter puts out a blaze near Waimea, Hawaii, on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.

Editorial: Prepare for severe drought conditions

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Drought conditions are again impacting Hawaii, with less-than-normal rainfall affecting parts of every island in the state. Read more

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Jackson Quinn brings PFAS water samples into a temperature controlled room, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced its first-ever limits for several common types of PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.

Editorial: Keep close eye on forever chemicals

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Editorial: It’s time to build a new Lahaina

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Friday that the City and County of Honolulu has assumed ownership of the derelict apartment building located at 1615 Ala Wai Boulevard in Waikīkī following nearly two years of condemnation proceedings. Later this year, the City’s Department of Land Management will release a solicitation aimed at transforming the property into affordable housing.

Editorial: Put residents first for city housing

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Proof Social Club owners Andy Catanzariti, left, Jasmine Mancos, and Louis Miller pose for a portrait on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Honolulu. Proof is part of the Bethel Block.

Editorial: Don’t drain Bethel Block’s artsy spirit

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A City and County lifeguard stands watch at Sandy Beach, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in east Honolulu.

Editorial: Let Ocean Safety steer its own ship

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7th floor offices of Dept. of Planning and Permits at Frank Fasi Building.

Editorial: Scrutinize rollout of DPP permit system

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