Honolulu Ballot Proposal Would Make City Council Services Office A Permanent Agency
The office that performs many legislative duties for the council, including researching and drafting bills and resolutions, may finally get equal status with other agencies.
Is Honolulu Council Chair Tommy Waters ‘Unbeatable’?
Waters promises to continue his focus on providing more affordable housing on Oahu. But homelessness has worsened in his district.
Why Tour Groups Are Barred From Stopping At Some Honolulu Beaches But Not Others
The City Council is considering halting commercial activity at Kokololio Beach. Residents and tour companies say beach-by-beach bans push the problem down the road and don’t solve the overall problem.
Candidates Face Big Funding Disparities In Some Honolulu Council Races
Campaign finance reports reveal which donors are fueling campaigns and where candidates are focusing their efforts before voting begins later this month.聽
Voters To Decide If Construction Interests Have Too Much Say In Honolulu Planning
One proposed charter amendment would give voters a chance to weigh in on the makeup of a controversial city commission.
Big Questions Loom For Honolulu In Coming Years. New City Council Members Will Help Shape That Future
Honolulu voters will have tough choices on the ballot this year as they decide on four council races. But there’s a lot to consider.
Honolulu City Council Puts Controversial Land-Use Bill On Hold Amid Criticism
The city’s Department of Planning and Permitting says it needs to review the measure after complaints from property owners about potentially disastrous effects on businesses.
Honolulu’s Innovative Idea For More Solar Power
Honolulu Bill 46 aims to encourage new rooftop solar by allowing 12-foot high canopies with solar panels on top and gardens and gathering spacies underneath.
Honolulu Historic Preservation Bill Is Gaining Traction
Losses of historic sites, including the destruction of the home that inspired the song “Aloha Oe,” have spurred support for a city agency to monitor and protect Oahu’s ancient places.
The Struggle Over Towering Wind Farms Is At The Center Of A Honolulu City Council Debate
People don’t want to live in the shadow of industrial wind turbines. But the state wants to switch to renewable energy soon. So where do you put them?