Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024
North Shore Development On Fast Track Thanks To 2022 City Decision
Plans for a Turtle Bay development are under review, but the developer inherited government approvals that helped it get off to a quick start.
Honolulu Police Department
Illegal Game Rooms: Landlords May Face More Fines, Code Violations
The city’s Gambling Rooms Task Force recommended codifying efforts to hold property owners accountable.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Federal Judge To Monitor Reforms At Honolulu Liquor Commission
The City Council must still approve the settlement of a 2021 lawsuit alleging discrimination against a gay bar and newsletter.
House District 32: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Hawaii House District 32 covers Fort Shafter, Moanalua, Aliamanu, Foster Village and portions of Aiea and Halawa.
House District 38: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Hawaii House District 38 covers portions of Mililani, Waipio Acres and Mililani Mauka.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Morgue Aims To Start Giving Families Answers Faster With New Deputy
The city has a deputy medical examiner for the first time in five years.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Westside Violence: Man Fatally Stabbed In Nanakuli
The killing occurred amid efforts to stop rising violence in the area.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Voters To Decide Whether Lifeguards Need Oversight Commission
A volunteer commission would have the power to appoint and remove the chief of the new Department of Ocean Safety.
Civil Beat/2024
House District 39: Meet Your 2024 Hawaii Election Candidates
Hawaii House District 39 includes Royal Kunia, Village Park, Honouliuli, Hoopili and a portion of Waipahu.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Should Honolulu’s Emergency Management Chief Need Minimum Qualifications?
UPDATE: A charter amendment proposal would include a requirement for at least five years of experience in emergency management or public health.