A majority of Hawaii voters participating in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Hawaii Poll indicate they have seen no improvement in homelessness in the islands, with 67% saying the problem has gotten worse over the past 12 months. Read more
On the question of gambling legalization, voters of the two major parties were in rare agreement: Nearly 46% of Democrats support gambling legalization, compared with 45% of Republicans. Read more
Crime and housing are top issues for candidates in the crowded field for Honolulu City Council District 6. Read more
Mail-in ballots for Oahu residents for the Aug. 13 primary election are being mailed today and Thursday by the Honolulu City Clerk’s office. Read more
The policy change is the result of conversations last week among Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Prosecutor Steve Alm, HPD Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan, business leaders and the state Judiciary about public safety. Read more
Many Oahu solar companies have stopped taking on townhouse clients due to the long wait for building permit approval from the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting. Read more
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The city is extending the Rental and Utility Relief Program by using $31 million of federal COVID-19 relief funds in hopes of providing more assistance to Oahu renters. Read more
Restaurants may soon be able to use public sidewalks for outdoor seating under a new pilot program that was approved unanimously last week by the Honolulu City Council. Read more
With only one incumbent seeking reelection in the four Honolulu City Council races in this year’s election, ballots for the Aug. 13 primary will be crowded with newcomers to the political scene. Read more
In an effort to help Honolulu achieve its clean-energy goals, the City Council this week passed a measure that requires many Oahu building owners to report and publicly publish data about their energy and water use. Read more
The city will temporarily relocate Seagull Schools in August 2023 from above the parking garage of the Frank Fasi Civic Center grounds to the Mission Memorial Center and the resource library — a reprieve for the early-childhood education center. Read more
The Honolulu City Council might take a look at modifying the historic homes property tax exemption to increase the minimum tax payment or possibly remove the exemption altogether. Read more
Hawaiian Electric Company has sent a first responder to the area. Read more
The passenger of another vehicle drove by the victim and began shooting while traveling in the same direction, police said. Read more
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to an emergency call at 4:38 a.m. about a fire at 94-087 Hula St. Read more
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is receiving $22.3 million today to support the housing needs of low-income Native Hawaiian households. Read more
The Honolulu City Council is considering auditing the Department of Human Resources to examine its selection and hiring process as the city faces filling about 3,000 vacant positions. Read more
The Department of Planning and Permitting is working to address a backlog in processing applications for permits for photovoltaic solar projects, which the city attributes to an increase in demand caused by state-level decisions. Read more
Honolulu Hale is now accepting applications for rental units in the city’s new affordable housing development, Harbor Arms Apartments in Aiea. Read more
The Honolulu City Council is considering a resolution to urge the Department of Transportation Services to come up with a traffic mitigation plan for Lanikai. Read more
The cutoff to apply for utility and rent relief funds from the City and County of Honolulu will be June 30 as federal funds left to distribute run out. Read more
