Honolulu Ballot Proposals Would Reshape Police Oversight
The charter amendments need support from six of nine City Council members to be added to the November ballot.
DOH: Red Hill Fuel Contamination Levels Are Decreasing
Levels of diesel and oil are getting lower in the aquifer below the Navy’s fuel storage facility, the health department said.
Katherine Kealoha’s Brother Convicted Of Running Prescription Drug Ring
Rudolph Puana, a Big Island anesthesiologist, was immediately taken into custody after the jury found him guilty on all 38 counts.
FBI Arrests Miske Witness After Waianae Harbor Confrontation
Lindsey Kinney faces a federal charge of interstate transmission of threats.
Blangiardi Will Sign Short-Term Rental Bill Into Law
The bill received forceful pushback from short-term rental operators and platforms.
Former Honolulu Officials Don’t Want To Face A Jury In Conspiracy Trial
The prosecution would have to agree to a bench trial. It’s unlikely to do so, legal experts say.
More Lead Detected In Water Of Pearl Harbor Schools, Home
The Navy said there are no indications of “system-wide impacts.”
Honolulu Council Votes To Rein In Short-Term Rentals
The bill, which passed 8-1, would raise the minimum booking period from 30 to 90 days. Opponents argued it unfairly favors the hotel industry.
Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi Tests Positive For Covid
The mayor is resting at home, his office said.
Honolulu City Council Chair And Mayor Clash Over Federal Funds
The council chair said the city鈥檚 spending process is legally dubious and lacks transparency. The mayor said the chair is being 鈥渦nreasonable.”