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More Funding Means More Lifeguard Coverage On Oahu Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

More Funding Means More Lifeguard Coverage On Oahu

The new budget includes money for 18 new lifeguard positions and extended hours, with an emphasis on the Leeward Coast.

Denby Fawcett: Popular Diamond Head Swimming Hole To Be Demolished Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Denby Fawcett: Popular Diamond Head Swimming Hole To Be Demolished

The state land board voted to tear down the decades-old breakwater at Shangri La that has been the scene of many injuries.

Bell Tolls For Historic Iron Ship Docked In Honolulu Harbor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Bell Tolls For Historic Iron Ship Docked In Honolulu Harbor

The vessel has long been viewed as a risk to harbor safety and navigation.

Revote Scheduled For Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board Seat After Concerns Over Low Turnout Screenshot: Honolulu.gov

Revote Scheduled For Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board Seat After Concerns Over Low Turnout

Problems were reported elsewhere but this is the only subdistrict that gets to vote again.

A $900 Towing Fee? Concerns Are Being Raised Over Honolulu’s New Towing Contract Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

A $900 Towing Fee? Concerns Are Being Raised Over Honolulu’s New Towing Contract

Insurance companies have balked at reimbursing drivers, calling the prices unreasonable.

This Stretch Of North Shore Highway Could Be Moving Inland — With A Parking Lot On The Beach Side Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

This Stretch Of North Shore Highway Could Be Moving Inland — With A Parking Lot On The Beach Side

Managed parking is set to come to this popular beach teeming with tourists and residents who come to watch the sea turtles.

Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Cleaning Up: The Aftermath Of A Honolulu Union’s Embezzlement Scandal

Members of IBEW 1260 had to pick up the pieces after former business manager Brian Ahakuelo and his wife were convicted.

City Council Finalizes Budget At Heated Meeting

City Council Finalizes Budget At Heated Meeting

Council approved $3.4 billion budget focused on fighting crime and building homes.