Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
More Oahu Beaches Would Be Open To Business Under Mayor’s Plan
The measure has strong backing from the state’s lucrative wedding industry.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Chinatown Walmart Could Be Converted To Housing If City Council Bill Passes
The measure would make it easier to transform commercial spaces into residential. Some say the measure goes too far.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Mayor’s Target To Open Rail In July Caught HART Off Guard
HART, trying to manage public expectations, wanted to keep that target vague.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
No Window In Your Bedroom? It Could Be The Future Of Low-Cost Housing In Honolulu
The Honolulu City Council is considering loosening some housing codes to allow empty commercial buildings to more easily be converted to housing units.
Provided/City and Council of Honolulu
Who’s Behind The Fake Honolulu Parking Meter Sticker Scam?
A recently incorporated nonprofit in Alaska points back to Oahu residents who say someone else is using their names.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Oahu’s Historic Preservation Commission Finally Gets Members – 30 Years After Launch
The appointments are all volunteers and will still need to be confirmed by council.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Catherine Toth Fox: It’s Not Time To Give Honolulu’s Leaders A Huge Pay Raise
Too many in the private sector have seen their wages stagnate since the pandemic.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Big Pay Hikes On The Horizon For City Leaders
The increases arise amid a wider conversation about how to hire and retain workers
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu Mayor Proposes Cautious $3.4 Billion Budget
$100 million for affordable housing and a $300 tax credit for some homeowners are also in the draft.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Last Round Of Honolulu Covid Relief Money Released
Council members have previously raised concerns about households relying on the relief payments.