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Honolulu Agency Steps Up Effort To Improve Permitting Process Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu Agency Steps Up Effort To Improve Permitting Process

A new website is designed to be more user-friendly for homeowners and building professionals seeking to apply for a permit.

Hundreds Of Honolulu Residential High Rises Fail To Meet ‘Acceptable’ Fire Safety Standards Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017

Hundreds Of Honolulu Residential High Rises Fail To Meet ‘Acceptable’ Fire Safety Standards

A new report on the results of comprehensive safety evaluations was recently shared with the Honolulu City Council. Very few high rises have fire sprinkler systems.

Koko Crater Stables: Gunfight At The Not-So-OK Corral Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Koko Crater Stables: Gunfight At The Not-So-OK Corral

After a four-year contest between battling horsewomen, the city has awarded the contract for the Koko Crater Stables to a new bidder.

Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money City and County of Honolulu

Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money

The reasons behind the failure of the ballot measure are complicated but experts point to “economic NIMBYism” as a culprit.

Honolulu Voters Lined Up In A Last-Minute Crush At City Hall Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu Voters Lined Up In A Last-Minute Crush At City Hall

Old-school voters gnashed their teeth at election changes and wondered why there are only two in-person polling places on the island.

Hawaii Struggles To Revise Gun Laws After Supreme Court Decision Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Struggles To Revise Gun Laws After Supreme Court Decision

Honolulu is the only county in the state that hasn’t yet finalized new concealed-carry gun rules, leading to a backlog in permit applications.

Lawsuit Raises Stakes In Pollution Dispute Between Boat Owners and Kakaako Developer David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Lawsuit Raises Stakes In Pollution Dispute Between Boat Owners and Kakaako Developer

A settlement conference on Tuesday could determine the fate of a U.S. Clean Air Act suit against Howard Hughes Corp.

‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

‘A Trusted Voice’: Honolulu Radio Station KNDI Entertains And Informs Non-English Speakers

The Filipino-owned station broadcasts in 13 languages. But after 60 years of programming, it faces the challenge of attracting a new generation of listeners.

Certain Home Repairs Should Bypass Honolulu Permitting Department, Councilwoman Says Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Certain Home Repairs Should Bypass Honolulu Permitting Department, Councilwoman Says

Council Member Tupola says this is part of a package of bills aiming to reform DPP.