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Kaimuki Wants To Return The Queen Theater To Its Former Glory Nick R. Martin/Civil Beat/2016

Kaimuki Wants To Return The Queen Theater To Its Former Glory

Years of neglect prompted a Honolulu City Council member, at the neighborhood’s request, to propose buying the historical building from a reclusive property owner.

 

Aalto Moves Closer To Replacing Uno On HART Board Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Aalto Moves Closer To Replacing Uno On HART Board

UPDATED: The journalist and filmmaker said he would provide an inquisitiveness that’s been sorely lacking on the board.

Judge Allows Case Against HPD Officers In Sykap Shooting To Move Forward Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Judge Allows Case Against HPD Officers In Sykap Shooting To Move Forward

Attorneys for the three officers argued that the case should be dismissed because a grand jury declined to indict them.

Getting Rental And Utility Relief On Oahu Can Be Harder Than It Seems Getty Images/iStockphoto

Getting Rental And Utility Relief On Oahu Can Be Harder Than It Seems

Tenants are frustrated and fearful as they try to navigate economic aid programs before the eviction moratorium is lifted.

The Case Of 3 Honolulu Cops Charged With Killing Teen Is Ramping Up Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

The Case Of 3 Honolulu Cops Charged With Killing Teen Is Ramping Up

Defense attorneys are working to get charges dropped as prosecutors prepare to present evidence against the officers on Tuesday.

Back Rent And Seized Wine: The Legal Battle Behind Shirokiya’s Closure Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Back Rent And Seized Wine: The Legal Battle Behind Shirokiya’s Closure

Court records detail an ongoing struggle between Shirokiya and its landlord, Ala Moana Center.

City Council Leaders Look To Remove Rail Critic From HART Board Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

City Council Leaders Look To Remove Rail Critic From HART Board

Joe Uno says he’s being targeted for his support to stop rail at Middle Street and he’s incensed at the choice of replacement: filmmaker Anthony Aalto.

Honolulu Prosecutor: Sykap Case Is ‘No Perry Mason Moment’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Honolulu Prosecutor: Sykap Case Is ‘No Perry Mason Moment’

The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office says it’s on solid legal ground to bring charges against three HPD officers even though a grand jury refused to indict them.

A New Oahu Jail May Need To Be A Lot Bigger In The Near Future Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

A New Oahu Jail May Need To Be A Lot Bigger In The Near Future

Consultant projections show hundreds more people will need to be incarcerated if no significant policy changes such as bail reform don’t reduce the number of inmates.

Honolulu Mayor Vows To ‘Play Tough’ On Crime In Chinatown Lauren Teruya/Civil Beat /2021

Honolulu Mayor Vows To ‘Play Tough’ On Crime In Chinatown

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm headlined a fundraiser to bolster the Weed and Seed program.