Honolulu County

... Kobayashi found that these disputes over material facts cannot be resolved without a full trial ....

... extensions to the estimated $10-billion rail project are being explored by the Honolulu City Council and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation ....

... focus includes property tax relief and speeding up permitting, rail and rate freedom for taxis ....

"...the decision was made last month...."

...  it will be "months" before the remaining agreements are signed ....

... Courts previously allowed the Navy a yearlong stay in the case ....

... USAG-HI oversees key Army lands on Oʻahu, where UH expertise helps balance training needs with protecting island resources ....

... Pilot Will Collect Data on Noise Levels and Origin for Two Years; Will Not Issue Tickets ....

... “I just tried to file an open records request for the final deal, and they denied it, saying that the deal’s not done yet,” ....

"The state is going to have to pay"

... Co-conspirators stole funds from at least four victims between September 2022 and February 2025 ....

... unbudgeted equipment purchases without council oversight or approval ....

... Desal is an energy hog and Hawaii has the most expensive electricity in the USA ....

... He used his access to proprietary police databases to research his victims and monitor police investigations into his criminal activities ....

... A reminder for Non-Profit Organizations to submit applications by September 15, 2025 ....

... The property sits directly across from the future Mokauea (Kalihi) Skyline Station ....

... WalletHub compared the pet-friendliness of the 100 largest U.S. cities across 23 key metrics ....

... If history is any guide, the City will end up right back where it started: extending Waimānalo Gulch ....

... Mayor apponts two, Speaker appoints one, Council appoints one ....

... Joe Logan’s son, Zane Logan, has a lengthy court record involving meth, theft, and prostitution, but he always manages to get away with minimal punishments ....

"... the court affirmed the City’s position that the officers involved did not act out of malice in the death of Lindani Myeni ...."

... The 27-year-old Posse system will be taken off-line at the close of business Monday, July 28, 2025, and will not be available to the public or DPP staff ....

... Behind this blockage, total traffic gridlock took hold for three hours between 4pm and 7pm on Kapolei-area roads ....

... at Mauna Lani and Waimea the typical single-family customer will see a rate increase of approximately $18 to $25 per month ....

... Energy companies being sued by the city of Honolulu over climate change accusations have motioned for summary judgment, stating that Hawaii’s two-year statute of limitations makes the plaintiffs’ case unsubstantial ....

... Sept. 30, 2025 is the deadline to apply ....

... the Planning Commission backs a bill that would make it easier for B&Bs destroyed in the 2023 fires to rebuild ....

... drive-by shootings and armed robberies as part of the notorious Miske Enterprise ....

"...decisive action to address Hawaii’s notorious permitting delays...."

... On July 6, 2025, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) received a 911 call at 2:33 p.m. for a wildland fire near 87-253 Pa‘akea Road in Mā‘ili ....

"...a culturally grounded, 90-day transitional housing program for working males who are striving for financial stability...."

... OHA bought up several properties in Iwilei.  Now OHA-connected and Dela Cruz connected DTL is handling the master plan.  See how that works? ....

... Something is off about the math in Honolulu’s police department corruption scandal, and taxpayers will be left shortchanged ....

...'HNL Build' will officially launch on Monday, August 4, 2025....

... BWS past, ongoing, and future restoration, remediation and mitigation efforts are currently estimated to total approximately $1.2 billion ....

... this is a negotiating position for the master lease renewals ....

"I would love to stay here (on the Big Island), as your Chief, and would publicly commit to not applying to be the Chief anywhere else."

... online registration is now open for DPP's new Self-Certification Professional (SCP) Program ....

... Chapman is alleged to have engaged in a years-long scheme of forgery, fraud and theft, in which he utilized a forged will to deprive three charities of approximately $250,000 each ....

... The contract amendment negotiated with Par Hawaii and approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) includes significant changes aimed at stabilizing fuel costs ...

... The newly awarded contract will focus on completing the build-out of one loft space on the second floor to house the investigations section....

... “These bills will bring to bear the authority and power of City agencies to aggressively attack the illegal and insidious game rooms that are so harmful to our communities,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi ....

... A federal judge is deciding whether the U.S. Navy should be held liable for 543 Clean Water Act violations at its Red Hill fuel facility ....

... just say no to illegal drug addicts ....

... Share your feedback with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) ....

... two departments will be getting new Chiefs ....

... ACLU says Honolulu police routinely arrest sober drivers to falsely boost their numbers to secure federal funding ....

... I have been asked if I plan on running for the House District 18 seat in November of 2026.  I can advise you today that I have filed with Campaign Spending Commission as the initial step in that process ....

... The cost of the Sand Island upgrade aligns with the Council’s dispute with the Blangiardi administration over the amount of sewer fee increases to be forced upon Oahu ratepayers ....

... There are currently 33 active boards across the City and County of Honolulu, with approximately 400 volunteer members ....