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Vacant Homes Would Be Taxed At Higher Rate Under Possible City Plan Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vacant Homes Would Be Taxed At Higher Rate Under Possible City Plan

Honolulu officials have been keeping an eye on how Maui has managed the issue.

Mayor Insists City Didn’t Downplay Health Concerns Over Kailua Sewage David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Mayor Insists City Didn’t Downplay Health Concerns Over Kailua Sewage

Blangiardi and the state health director pushed back against assertions made by state clean water supervisors monitoring the situation.

A Rough-And-Tumble Oahu Park Is Finally Getting Some Love As Rail Opening Looms Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023

A Rough-And-Tumble Oahu Park Is Finally Getting Some Love As Rail Opening Looms

Community input is helping resuscitate this neglected facility along the future rail corridor.

‘This Shouldn’t Happen’: State Says City Downplayed Public Health Risks From Kailua Sewage Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

‘This Shouldn’t Happen’: State Says City Downplayed Public Health Risks From Kailua Sewage

The Department of Health is investigating what caused high levels of bacteria in treated sewage from the wastewater plant at the popular bay.

Ikaika Anderson Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Ikaika Anderson Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

His attorney says no crime was committed and the former Honolulu councilman and state official is cooperating fully with investigators.

Buckle Up: Resident Only Parking Zones May Expand Across Oahu Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Buckle Up: Resident Only Parking Zones May Expand Across Oahu

Parking in residential areas would essentially be limited to those who live there.

Oahu Sees Alarming Increase In Number Of Homeless Seniors聽 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Oahu Sees Alarming Increase In Number Of Homeless Seniors聽

A new report found overall homeless numbers remained relatively stable in the last year, but there have been notable changes in who is homeless and why. 

All Aboard ‘Skyline’: City Plans To Start Rail Service On 4th of July Weekend Ben Angarone/Civil Beat/2023

All Aboard ‘Skyline’: City Plans To Start Rail Service On 4th of July Weekend

The service along half of the route would see few daily riders, but officials say it’s time to let the public experience rail.

Electricity Rate Shock Hits City Hall Too Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Electricity Rate Shock Hits City Hall Too

Global oil prices have caused Honolulu’s utility bills to jump nearly $20 million this year.

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole Denby Fawcett/Civil Beat/2023

Denby Fawcett: State Tries Again To Demolish Shangri La Swimming Hole

Swimmers have been left paralyzed after accidents at the popular Diamond Head bathing spot.