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Kalani Hao To Be Honolulu鈥檚 New Fire Department Chief Hawaii News Now

Kalani Hao To Be Honolulu鈥檚 New Fire Department Chief

Acting Chief Lionel Camara Jr. will retire at the end of the month, ending a lengthy and contentious search process.

Green Energy Group Ranks Honolulu Among The ‘Most Improved’ Cities Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat

Green Energy Group Ranks Honolulu Among The ‘Most Improved’ Cities

But the report calls on all cities to commit to energy policies that promote social and racial equity.

Military Families Who Sued Over Kaneohe Soil Contamination Get Another Day In Court Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Military Families Who Sued Over Kaneohe Soil Contamination Get Another Day In Court

After a federal judge rejected most of their claims, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case to state court.

The Navy Is Working On A Plan To Dispose Of Contaminated Water In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Navy Is Working On A Plan To Dispose Of Contaminated Water In Hawaii

The Navy said it has complied with a state Department of Health order to stop flushing efforts that began shortly after petroleum was detected in a well.

The Proposed Sites For Oahu’s New Landfill Would Threaten Drinking Water, Officials Say Ku鈥榰 Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

The Proposed Sites For Oahu’s New Landfill Would Threaten Drinking Water, Officials Say

The four sites under consideration are all above groundwater aquifers. But finding a new location could require repealing a law meant to protect communities and delaying the city鈥檚 already tight deadline.

Blangiardi Says ‘We Don’t Have Enough Money’ To Take Rail To Ala Moana Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Blangiardi Says ‘We Don’t Have Enough Money’ To Take Rail To Ala Moana

After discussions with the Federal Transit Administration, the Honolulu mayor says his personal target is to get rail to the Honolulu civic center.

Board Of Water Supply’s Payroll Software Hit With Cyber Attack Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Board Of Water Supply’s Payroll Software Hit With Cyber Attack

The attack was aimed at the human resources management system the Honolulu Board of Water Supply uses.

Independent Audit Alleges $2M Discrepancy In Hanauma Bay Funds Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Independent Audit Alleges $2M Discrepancy In Hanauma Bay Funds

The probe is the result of efforts by a nonprofit group advocating for the Oahu nature preserve. The mayor’s office received the audit in June and says it’s working on a response.

How The Red Hill Fuel System Has Threatened Oahu鈥檚 Drinking Water For Decades聽 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

How The Red Hill Fuel System Has Threatened Oahu鈥檚 Drinking Water For Decades聽

Built in haste during World War II, the facility has a history of leaking despite the Navy’s assurances that it is secure.

State Finds Red Hill Contamination Far Above Health Thresholds For Drinking Water Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

State Finds Red Hill Contamination Far Above Health Thresholds For Drinking Water

The Board of Water Supply’s Halawa shaft isn’t contaminated but could be closed for years, if not permanently.