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Council Chair: No ‘Easy Sell’ for Honolulu Rail Tax Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Council Chair: No ‘Easy Sell’ for Honolulu Rail Tax

Honolulu City Council Chairman Ernie Martin says better project oversight and more transparency will be needed if city is to approve a GET extension.

Potential Contamination at Proposed Homeless Camp to be Studied PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Potential Contamination at Proposed Homeless Camp to be Studied

State health officials say they will likely test for lead and other contaminants. The work could delay plans to move Honolulu’s homeless to Sand Island.

Honolulu City Council: Carol Fukunaga and Trevor Ozawa Win Alana Eagle/Civil Beat

Honolulu City Council: Carol Fukunaga and Trevor Ozawa Win

Incumbent Fukunaga easily beat Sam Aiona in District 6, while Ozawa narrowly defeated Tommy Waters in District 4.

Hawaii Women Lawmakers Slam Police Chief for Canceling Domestic Violence Meeting PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii Women Lawmakers Slam Police Chief for Canceling Domestic Violence Meeting

HPD says Thursday’s meeting was canceled due to a Sept. 30 informational hearing on the issue that involves many of the same concerned lawmakers.