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Alicia Maluafiti’s dog kennels are upsetting her Ewa Beach neighbors. Now City Council Chair Ernie Martin has introduced a bill that would legalize them.

Backed in a corner, the Honolulu City Council took steps Wednesday to commit $44 million in bonds to help build the 20-mile rail system.

Members of an advisory task force are already criticizing the planning department’s regulations for not going far enough.

Taxpayers will continue to subsidize public transportation at a higher level than called for in city guidelines.

The proposal could take unhosted vacation units off the market and allow homeowners to operate bed-and-breakfasts.

The mayor would crack down on absentee owners who rent entire houses to tourists, but allow anyone to rent out a room in their home.

Heidi Tsuneyoshi and Carol Fukunaga gain the majorities needed to win their races outright.

Four candidates are vying for an open seat in a district struggling with traffic and the loss of affordable housing to short-term vacation rentals.

Active duty service members “already receive substantial benefits for housing in our community,” the Honolulu mayor said.

This year’s newcomers come from all over the political spectrum, and a variety of issues inspired them to run.