Bill would keep park in parks department

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 24, 2017

Some City Council members are trying to block transferring oversight of Thomas Square to the Department of Enterprise Services from the Department of Parks and Recreation. Read more

Kapolei mall expansion will add up to 8 tenants

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 19, 2017

Construction is underway to add four to eight new tenants at the Kapolei Commons shopping center. Read more

Funds authorized in Charter vote expected to boost zoo programs

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 16, 2017

The city says an estimated $5 million from an approved Charter amendment will help the Honolulu Zoo enhance its programs and its budget. Read more

No money for alternative route through Waianae, DOT says

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 15, 2017

Despite a growing call for a secondary access road through the Waianae Coast to relieve traffic congestion and address public safety concerns, the state Department of Transportation says it doesn’t have the money to build it and is instead focusing on improvements planned for Farrington Highway. Read more

Kapolei housing awaits city OK for start this year

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 12, 2017

The first phase of a 320-unit affordable rental apartment complex in east Kapolei could break ground at the end of this year or early next year, Michaels Development Co. officials say. Read more

Bill to put defibrillators in buildings is now law

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 11, 2017

Mayor Kirk Caldwell signed a bill into law Thursday that requires all city buildings and new buildings on Oahu to carry automated external defibrillators, or AEDs. Read more

Bill that would ease homeowners’ woes on parking debated

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 9, 2017

Residents would be able to pay for a permit to park directly in front of their driveways under a bill advanced by a City Council committee Tuesday. Read more

10-cent fee amendment helps advance plastic bag measure

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 9, 2017

An effort to stiffen Oahu’s contentious checkout bag ban came down to agreement on a single issue before City Council members Wednesday — charging shoppers a minimum 10-cent fee for each bag. Read more

City measure targets distracted pedestrians

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 7, 2017

A bill before the Honolulu City Council would prohibit pedestrians from using mobile electronic devices, including cellphones, while crossing a street or highway. Read more

City seeks public input on Oahu General Plan

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 5, 2017

City officials are seeking input on a new draft of the Oahu General Plan as part of a public review process that began several years ago. Read more

Mayor stands up for a trash pickup fee

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 3, 2017

Mayor Kirk Caldwell defended his proposals for a trash pickup fee, higher bus fares and an increase in property taxes Thursday. Read more

City budget plan raises fees, taxes

• By Jayna Omaye
• March 2, 2017

The $2.45 billion operating budget Mayor Kirk Caldwell plans to unveil today proposes a new trash pickup fee and increases to bus fares and Residential A property taxes for next fiscal year that officials say are needed to fund hikes in nondiscretionary spending — including debt service, employee retirement and collective bargaining. Read more

Kaneohe cemetery altering expansion plans

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 25, 2017

A Windward Oahu cemetery says it is working on updated plans to expand on conservation land after a City Council committee put its contentious request on hold earlier this month. Read more

State lawmaker pushes measure for new way to Waianae

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 24, 2017

State lawmakers have advanced a bill aimed at providing some relief to Waianae Coast residents who endure hours of daily traffic congestion. Read more

Council OKs bill on defibrillators in buildings

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 23, 2017

Sharon Maekawa says a City Council bill approved Wednesday that would require automated external defibrillators in all city buildings and new Oahu buildings could help save lives. Read more

City Council considers expanding ‘sit-lie’ ban areas

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 22, 2017

A new bill before the Honolulu City Council would expand the city’s law banning people from sitting and lying down on certain public sidewalks to parts of Kalihi and Iwilei. Read more

Law restricts tour vehicles at Waimanalo beach parks

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 17, 2017

Mayor Kirk Caldwell has allowed a bill limiting the operation of tour buses, limousines and related commercial vehicles in most Waimanalo beach parks to become law without his signature. Read more

Mayor proposes incentives to build more affordable units

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 17, 2017

Mayor Kirk Caldwell made his pitch for more affordable housing and finishing the city’s troubled rail project at his fifth State of the City address Thursday evening. Read more

Developer is asked to ID land for housing in Laie

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 15, 2017

A City Council committee asked Hawaii Reserves Inc. to come up with a revised plan that does not include developing the Malaekahana section of Laie. Read more

Committee defers bill on plastic bags

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 13, 2017

Environmentalists and businesses are being given an opportunity to develop a proposal to stiffen Oahu’s plastic checkout bag ban. Read more

City installs 1-day bus pass

• By Jayna Omaye
• Feb. 11, 2017

Bus riders this fall will be able to purchase a one-day, all-you-can-ride pass for TheBus — a move that could help to streamline the boarding process and boost ridership. Read more