Honolulu mayoral candidates offer ideas for tackling homelessness
A dozen candidates for Honolulu mayor presented a wide variety of approaches to the vexing issue of homelessness on the island during an early morning forum Tuesday. Read more
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Hawaii Fire Fighters Association endorses Mufi Hannemann for Honolulu mayor
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Local 1643 announced today that it is endorsing Mufi Hannemann for Honolulu mayor in 2020. Read more
Bill requiring identification of disciplined Hawaii police officers advancing
State lawmakers are a step closer to passing a bill that would require the names of disciplined police officers to be disclosed publicly like other government employees. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers poised to tackle coronavirus
After a three-month, COVID-19-induced suspension of this year’s legislative session, state lawmakers rolled up their sleeves and reconvened Monday hoping to adopt a plan to use federal funds to help Hawaii residents and businesses cope with the pandemic. Read more
Hawaii state senators pay tribute to fallen colleague Breene Harimoto
Several senators known for their tough or stoic personalities struggled to maintain their composure as they paid tribute. Read more
Honolulu mayoral candidates spar over Honolulu’s rail project in forum
The tenor of this year’s Honolulu mayoral campaign turned up a notch last week when candidates at a televised forum began talking, and in some cases finger-pointing, about the city’s troubled $9.2 billion rail project. Read more
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United Public Workers endorses Keith Amemiya for Honolulu mayor; operating engineers back Colleen Hanabusa
Iolani Palace officials urge kamaaina to visit to help keep landmark open
The historic landmark has been closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic and has not been receiving any revenues, but is now accepting online reservations. Read more
State Sen. Breene Harimoto dies after bout with cancer
His battles with cancer did not keep him from continuing to serve his Pearl Harbor-Pearl City-Aiea district up through the first part of this year’s session. Read more
Honolulu $2.9B city budget becomes law amid revenue uncertainties
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell allowed to become law a $2.92 billion general operating budget that’s only about $60 million less than the one he submitted to the City Council in March when the state’s economic forecast was much rosier. Read more
Bill would increase Hanauma Bay’s visitor entry price to $10 but free for residents
Out-of-state visitors to Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will need to pay more for entry and parking under a bill moving through the Honolulu City Council. Read more
Former Lt Gov. Doug Chin’s nomination to Honolulu’s police panel opposed
Honolulu City Council members have received more than 100 emails this past week voicing opposition to former Lt Gov. Doug Chin’s nomination to the closely scrutinized city Police Commission. Read more
ILWU 142 endorses Colleen Hanabusa for Honolulu mayor
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142 announced it is endorsing former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa for Honolulu mayor. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell disagrees on extent of Police Commission’s authority
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell believes the Police Commission has plenty of power to effect change in the Honolulu Police Department. Read more
Honolulu mayoral candidates talk post-coronavirus sustainability
Six of 14 contenders weigh in on issues in a forum held over Zoom and Facebook. Read more
Hawaii district courts reopening Monday with limited access
The limited access is designed to ensure social distancing is maintained as recommended by federal and state guidelines to keep court users and staff safe from COVID-19, Judiciary officials said. Read more
City Council leaders quash HART forensic audit
City Councilwoman Heidi Tsuneyoshi is calling out Council Chairman Ikaika Anderson and Vice Chairwoman Ann Kobayashi for refusing to proceed with contracting for an independent forensic audit of the agency charged with building Honolulu’s troubled, 20-mile rail line. Read more
Hawaii state Legislature reconvening June 22
Lawmakers had initially announced the session would restart Monday. Read more
Hawaii State Legislature reconvening June 22
Lawmakers had initially announced the session would restart Monday. Read more
Honolulu Police Department reviewing vascular neck restraint policy in wake of Minneapolis
A submission hold known as a “vascular neck restraint” used by Honolulu police officers was halted pending a review of the department’s use-of-force policy, Police Chief Susan Ballard said Monday. Read more
Mayor Caldwell nominates Michael Broderick and Doug Chin to Honolulu Police Commission
Both said they support police reform in the wake of the recent death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. Read more
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