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Latest Hazard Pay Decision For Public Workers Likely Will Cost Honolulu $30 Million Or More Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Latest Hazard Pay Decision For Public Workers Likely Will Cost Honolulu $30 Million Or More

The city is also still trying to determine how much it might owe to Honolulu police officers and other union members who worked during the pandemic.

Little-Known Candidates Challenge A Well-Funded Incumbent In Honolulu Mayor’s Race Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Little-Known Candidates Challenge A Well-Funded Incumbent In Honolulu Mayor’s Race

Three challengers face Mayor Rick Blangiardi, who claims many successes in his first term.

Community Mourns Death Of Hawaiian Activist And Homeless Advocate Twinkle Borge Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Community Mourns Death Of Hawaiian Activist And Homeless Advocate Twinkle Borge

The 54-year-old had dedicated much of her life to creating a home for the homeless in Waianae and was one of the inspirations for the kauhale or tiny home movement in Hawaii.

Honolulu Seeks Charter Commission Members Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Seeks Charter Commission Members

Commissioners will meet next year to discuss amending the city’s charter.

Oahu Condo Owners Are Debating Best Way To Limit Fire Safety Costs聽 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Oahu Condo Owners Are Debating Best Way To Limit Fire Safety Costs聽

Senior citizens are having a particularly hard time paying for safety upgrades mandated several years ago after a fatal high-rise fire on Oahu.

Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park

The parks department says the mini park offers little recreational value to the public, but some residents say the space should remain open to everyone.

A Fallen Tree Has Been Blocking Tantalus Drive For A Month. Why Hasn’t The City Cleared It? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

A Fallen Tree Has Been Blocking Tantalus Drive For A Month. Why Hasn’t The City Cleared It?

Residents say that the closure of Tantalus Drive leaves them in a dangerous situation, blocking their emergency access.

Honolulu Officials In 2004 Had A Vision Of The City In 20 Years. The Reality Looks Much Different Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Officials In 2004 Had A Vision Of The City In 20 Years. The Reality Looks Much Different

As the city updates its development plan for urban Honolulu, officials hope to achieve more goals than they have since the last update.

Changes Are Coming To Honolulu’s Bus Routes, And Not Everyone Is Happy David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Changes Are Coming To Honolulu’s Bus Routes, And Not Everyone Is Happy

Honolulu is constantly trying to deploy buses more efficiently and to deal with changes, such as the new rail line. But adjusting routes can disrupt daily routines.

City Reopens Moanalua Park After Residents Questioned The Need To Close It Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

City Reopens Moanalua Park After Residents Questioned The Need To Close It

The city had closed the park more than a month ago to prevent hikers from accessing a trail leading to the site where the Haiku Stairs are being dismantled.