The ‘FCKBLM’ License Plate Holder Says Honolulu Is Violating His Free Speech Rights
Edward Odquina has filed a lawsuit against the City and County of Honolulu for revoking a license plate officials issued and later decided was offensive.
Another Key Player In The Miske Conspiracy Case Has Made A Deal With Prosecutors
Lance Lee Bermudez is the sixth of the original 10 co-defendants to flip by agreeing to testify against the accused crime boss.
Director Of Honolulu’s Troubled Permitting Office Resigns
Mayor Rick Blangiardi appointed Dean Uchida with hopes of streamlining permitting, but delays have gotten significantly worse.
Honolulu Leaders Pledge A New Crackdown On Crime in Waikiki
City prosecutor Steve Alm renewed a call for geographic restrictions that would bar repeat criminals from the tourist hub.
Why Honolulu Is Trying To Put The Brakes On Some Personalized License Plates
City officials have changed policies and procedures for issuing vanity license plates after issuing one with the message “FCKBLM,” but they don’t seem able to reclaim the offensive one.
TheBus Reports 20,000 More Rides During Honolulu’s Free-Fare Promotion
It’s not yet clear how many of those added riders kept using TheBus after the weeklong deal ended.
Oxygen Tanks May Have Caused Honolulu Ambulance Fire To Spread Faster, Experts Say
No official cause has been given as multiple agencies continue to investigate last week’s blaze outside Adventist Health Castle hospital.
An Increase In ‘Violent, Brazen’ Crime Raises Concerns On Oahu
More murders and aggravated assaults were reported in the first seven months of this year compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Honolulu Liquor Commission May Be Headed For An Overhaul
In justifying the need for change, a City Council resolution outlines a decades-long pattern of malfeasance.
Damning Report Unlikely To Affect Honolulu Ethics Director’s Job
Jan Yamane was deeply unpopular as the acting state auditor, according to a state investigative report, but she’s a hit with the Honolulu Ethics Commission.