Bill 7 seeks to amend the city’s fire code to increase penalties for those possessing, using and causing the explosion of any aerial device, pyrotechnic or display fireworks on Oahu without a permit. Read more
Both claims — estimated to cost the city roughly $76 million — cover the period March 5, 2020, through March 5, 2022, the city said. Read more
The Honolulu City Council’s budget hearings began Monday with an administrative overview of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s proposed $5.14 billion budget package for fiscal year 2026. Read more
Oahu voters in November approved a City Charter amendment to create a city-managed climate resiliency fund. Read more
An experienced builder who can convert Iwilei Center’s aging warehouse space into a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development on the edge of downtown Honolulu is now being sought, city officials say. Read more
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the new budget, which proposes a $3.93 billion operating budget and a $1.21 billion capital improvement program starting July 1, will cover its costs without raising real property taxes. Read more
The Office of the City Auditor admitted Wednesday to a significant calculation error found within a recent audit in which it was determined Honolulu’s rail operations continue to suffer poor ridership numbers. Read more
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration has released a $5.14 billion budget package for fiscal year 2026 that the city claims will address affordable housing, homelessness and public safety services on Oahu. Read more
In a final report submitted Thursday to Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration, the city auditor determined DTS suffers outstanding deficiencies in its Skyline operations, including over its ridership. Read more
The Council also adopted a resolution to grant naming rights to the city-owned Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Wednesday announced the launch of the city’s “Federal-to- Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative.” Read more
Honolulu’s Managing Director Mike Formby and 11 others will continue in their roles as the city’s top appointed officials. Read more
The Outdoor Circle opposed the bill, citing Hawaii’s prohibition of outdoor signage and billboards. Read more
The Honolulu Liquor Commission is looking to hire a new senior-level executive after it announced a key employee plans to leave the troubled agency after nearly 25 years on the job. Read more
In 2022 the state Department of the Attorney General issued an opinion that the board overseeing the city’s rail project has no legal authority to treat board members differently and require legislative appointees to HART to sign new confidentiality agreements. Read more
Potential designs for the city’s nearly $63.4 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge project were posted to the city Department of Transportation Services’ website this week. Read more
A plan for the city-owned Neal S. Blaisdell Center to become a greater source of nontax-based revenue for the city and county is underway. Read more
A new civil complaint alleges actions taken by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation forced a trio of seafood- related businesses out of business in Chinatown. Read more
Low morale, chronic understaffing, employee favoritism and frequent resignations that affect the timely response of the city’s ambulance service to daily emergencies across Oahu are criticisms now being alleged against one top city official. Read more
The Office of the City Auditor recently completed a periodic performance audit regarding the funding and maintenance priorities of the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Read more
