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Prosecutor Will Not Bring Charges Against Police Officer In Fatal Kalaeloa Shooting David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022

Prosecutor Will Not Bring Charges Against Police Officer In Fatal Kalaeloa Shooting

An officer’s body camera and witness statements helped determine that the 2019 shooting was self-defense, the prosecutor said.

Honolulu Elections: The Race Is On To Represent Downtown Kokua Council/2022

Honolulu Elections: The Race Is On To Represent Downtown

District 6 covers the area from downtown to Iwilei and spans mauka to Nuuanu.

Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Special Session to Reverse High Court’s Grand Jury Decision Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Special Session to Reverse High Court’s Grand Jury Decision

The Honolulu prosecutor’s office says the Supreme Court ruling could result in 168 convicted felons being released unless indicted by a grand jury.

Rear Admiral Named To Lead Red Hill Task Force U.S. Department of Defense

Rear Admiral Named To Lead Red Hill Task Force

Sens. Hirono and Schatz express hope that the appointment will expedite defueling of the facility.

Oahu Parks Restocked With Toilet Paper Honolulu Parks & Recreation

Oahu Parks Restocked With Toilet Paper

A recent call for reduced use is now suspended after a “steadier supply” of industrial-sized product has been secured.

A Major Overhaul Of Honolulu Land-Use Rules Has Been Quietly Advancing. Now, Some Say Not So Fast Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2022

A Major Overhaul Of Honolulu Land-Use Rules Has Been Quietly Advancing. Now, Some Say Not So Fast

The wide-ranging bill would change zoning rules for thousands of Oahu properties. But it has gone largely unnoticed until now.

Neighborhood Parking Zones Are Still Not Being Set Up. Here’s Why Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Neighborhood Parking Zones Are Still Not Being Set Up. Here’s Why

Oahu residents covet neighborhood street parking, but a pilot study to manage and restrict those spaces has been stuck in limbo for five years.

Honolulu Ambulance Fire Likely Caused By Oxygen Explosion, Officials Say Hawaii News Now/2022

Honolulu Ambulance Fire Likely Caused By Oxygen Explosion, Officials Say

Investigators believe a spark ignited when the paramedics were transferring the oxygen line from a unit inside the ambulance to a portable oxygen cylinder.

Federal Grant Provides Protective Gear for Firefighters During Active Shooter Events Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Federal Grant Provides Protective Gear for Firefighters During Active Shooter Events

Honolulu police and fire officials staged a mock active shooter drill at a local school to practice tactics.