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‘No Parking’: Lanikai Residents Take Traffic Woes Into Their Own Hands Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

‘No Parking’: Lanikai Residents Take Traffic Woes Into Their Own Hands

The Honolulu City Council asked the transportation department for a plan to mitigate the parking problems in the popular beachside neighborhood.

Honolulu Council District 8 Candidates Weigh In On Housing And Infrastructure

Honolulu Council District 8 Candidates Weigh In On Housing And Infrastructure

Five candidates are vying to represent District 8, which includes Mililani after Oahu’s boundaries shifted last year.

Help Wanted: Honolulu Needs 3,000 Workers For City Jobs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Help Wanted: Honolulu Needs 3,000 Workers For City Jobs

The city’s high job vacancy rate is leaving residents waiting for services, as city officials scramble to try to hire new people in a tight labor market.

Honolulu Council Approves The Return Of Outdoor Dining In Public Spaces Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu Council Approves The Return Of Outdoor Dining In Public Spaces

The two-year pilot program could lead to city approval of permanent outdoor dining.

Honolulu City Council Race: Oahu’s North Shore Is Getting New Blood  Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Honolulu City Council Race: Oahu’s North Shore Is Getting New Blood 

Oahu’s largest council district is up for grabs by a crop of political newcomers.

Honolulu Councilwoman Takes Up The Fight Against Tour Helicopters Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Honolulu Councilwoman Takes Up The Fight Against Tour Helicopters

Tired of the long wait for action, City Council member Esther Kiaaina takes residents’ pleas for peace and quiet direct to helicopter companies.

Hawaiian ‘Occupied Forces’ Group Ousted From Kunia Property By Police Instagram

Hawaiian ‘Occupied Forces’ Group Ousted From Kunia Property By Police

The squatters had taken over the private property nine months ago claiming they had title under laws of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Red Hill Investigations: The Navy Failed To Prevent And Respond To Fuel Contamination Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Red Hill Investigations: The Navy Failed To Prevent And Respond To Fuel Contamination

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said Oahu residents were right to believe Red Hill was unsafe.

Honolulu Liquor Commission Run Amok? Bar Owners Complaints Are Leading To Change nickster 2000/flickr.com

Honolulu Liquor Commission Run Amok? Bar Owners Complaints Are Leading To Change

Bar owners struggled amidst strict restrictions during the pandemic. Now they hope city officials can implement reforms to the Honolulu Liquor Commission.

Ige Approves Ban On ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Food Containers, Firefighting Foam KuÊ»u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022

Ige Approves Ban On ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Food Containers, Firefighting Foam

The class of chemicals known as PFAS has been suspected of causing health impacts, including cancer.