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Blangiardi Seeks To Avoid ‘Lockdown’ As Hawaii Logs Record Number Of Covid Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Blangiardi Seeks To Avoid ‘Lockdown’ As Hawaii Logs Record Number Of Covid Cases

Honolulu mayor also says city is considering a “vaccine passport” program for restaurants.

Honolulu City Council Nixes Plan To Build Affordable Housing On Kahuku Farmland Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu City Council Nixes Plan To Build Affordable Housing On Kahuku Farmland

The unanimous decision came after the Department of Planning and Permitting recommended against the project amid community opposition.

The Miske Case: Death Penalty Is Off The Table Hawaii News Now/2020

The Miske Case: Death Penalty Is Off The Table

Mike Miske faces four charges related to murder, kidnapping and racketeering that could have resulted in capital punishment.

HPD’s Use Of CARES Act Money On Robot Dog, ATVs And Overtime Was Legit, Feds Say Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

HPD’s Use Of CARES Act Money On Robot Dog, ATVs And Overtime Was Legit, Feds Say

The city submitted documentation stating every purchase was necessary because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Honolulu Fire Commission Still Stalled On Hiring New Chief Screenshot

Honolulu Fire Commission Still Stalled On Hiring New Chief

The two finalists were scheduled to address the panel but instead commissioners went into executive session.

City Temporarily Stops Accepting Applications For Rent Help Getty Images/iStockphoto

City Temporarily Stops Accepting Applications For Rent Help

The city and its nonprofit partners are now reviewing 5,000 applications.

Defiant Prosecutor Chastises HPD And Judge For Actions In Sykap Case Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Defiant Prosecutor Chastises HPD And Judge For Actions In Sykap Case

Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm said officers under investigation should have been separated and criticized the judge for disallowing an expert witness.

Blangiardi Suspends All Large Gatherings On Oahu As Covid Hospitalizations Rise Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Blangiardi Suspends All Large Gatherings On Oahu As Covid Hospitalizations Rise

Events that exceed current restrictions of 25 people outdoors and 10 indoors will be canceled after a large surge in Covid-19 patients in recent weeks.

The Brady List: Why Police Are Supposed To Tell Prosecutors About Dishonest Cops Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

The Brady List: Why Police Are Supposed To Tell Prosecutors About Dishonest Cops

The U.S. Supreme Court says the accused has a right to know about officers who have credibility issues. But Honolulu defense attorneys say they’re often left in the dark.

Empty Tanks, Peeling Walls: The Waikiki Aquarium Needs A Makeover Lauren Teruya/Civil Beat/2021

Empty Tanks, Peeling Walls: The Waikiki Aquarium Needs A Makeover

Months of closure during the pandemic took a toll even as the aquarium brings in more visitors than before.