Council, retailers wish to ignite fireworks bill
The state Department of Law Enforcement’s efforts to seize illegal aerial fireworks and other assorted, unlawful explosives has showed recent successes at Hawaii’s harbors and piers. Read more
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Police cameras to roll at scenic lookouts
Video cameras mounted on at least four mobile security trailers will be used by the Honolulu Police Department to avert auto burglaries, thefts, vandalism and other crimes at popular scenic points in East Oahu. Read more
Honolulu Council adopts gift ban bill for city officials
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Bill 23, meant to tighten existing rules that bar city employees from accepting gifts valued in excess of $50, also clarifying which gifts may be solicited or accepted. Read more
Honolulu salaries amendment set for 2024 ballot
A resolution calling for a voter-approved charter amendment to cap the annual pay of the Honolulu City Council has advanced. Read more
Honolulu City Council adopts $4.7 billion budget package
The Honolulu City Council unanimously adopted Wednesday a nearly $4.7 billion budget package slated to bolster police and fire services, upgrade city parks and develop more affordable housing for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins July 1. Read more
Honolulu Council is poised to adopt $4 billion-plus budget
The Honolulu City Council today is expected to review for adoption the city’s proposed $3.63 billion executive operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year, which begins July 1. Read more
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New injunction is sought to stop Haiku Stairs’ removal
The Friends of Haiku Stairs have filed a new legal motion meant to stop the city’s planned demolition of the World War II-era staircase, above Haiku Valley and the H-3 freeway, in Kaneohe. Read more
Council advances gift ban bill for Honolulu city and county employees
A Honolulu City Council measure to prohibit city and county employees from accepting gifts from lobbyists or other third-party sources in relation to their official duties is nearing final approval. Read more
City salaries resolution closer to 2024 ballot
Nine Honolulu City Council resolutions urging voter-approved charter amendments to overhaul how the city pays its employees were reduced to one this week. Read more
Honolulu Council considers changes to Salary Commission
Nine resolutions that urge voter-approved charter amendments to overhaul how the city pays its employees is expected to be under Honolulu City Council review today. Read more
Honolulu’s rail agency ‘stretched thin,’ CEO says
At Friday’s meeting, which dealt partly with critical position recruitment, HART Human Resources Specialist Sandy Aguilar said the agency now has 38 employee positions filled. Read more
Honolulu City Council OKs plan for stand-alone Ocean Safety Department
Before the votes, members of the public expressed support for the creation of an independent Ocean Safety Department. Read more
Honolulu planning panel considers next step on landfill alternative
The Planning Commission will have until June 3 to issue its final written decision. Read more
Lawsuit to halt removal of Haiku Stairs is nixed
A 1st Circuit Court judge has rejected a lawsuit to halt the city’s demolition of the Haiku Stairs in Kaneohe. Read more
HART director receives support at Council
The embattled leader of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation received support this week from four members of the nine-member City Council. Read more
Updated wastewater treatment plant unveiled in Ewa Beach
The completed work at the wastewater plant — which serves communities from Halawa to Makakilo, including Barbers Point and Mililani — fulfills a second major milestone in a 2010 consent decree mandated by the federal government, designed to prevent untreated sewage from entering Oahu’s marine and shoreline environments. Read more
Second lawsuit filed to stop removal of Haiku Stairs
For the second time in less than a year, the Friends of Haiku Stairs has filed a lawsuit to stop the city from demolishing the more than 3,900 steps that lead to the top of the Koolau Range in Kaneohe. Read more
City outlines wildfire preparations on Oahu
In the wake of the deadly Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, the City and County of Honolulu says it’s begun efforts to better respond to future wildfire threats on Oahu. Read more
Video surveillance sought for scenic sites in East Oahu
The lookout sites are commonly visited by tourists and are highly prone to property crimes, according to Honolulu police Maj. Brian Lynch. Read more
Settlement over Liquor Commission lawsuit is rejected
An offer by the city to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging anti-gay discrimination by investigators working for the Honolulu Liquor Commission has been rejected. Read more
HART employees voice support for CEO Lori Kahikina
The support comes as Kahikina, whose $275,000 executive contract with HART expires Dec. 31, recently received a critical performance evaluation. Read more
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