City to hold final Important Ag Lands community meeting
Governor Ige has said he intends to increase Hawaiʻi’s food-production capacity. However, sprawling housing developments like Hoʻopili continue to put this goal further out of reach.
Honolulu City Council to hold special Rail meeting on Friday
A joint budget and transportation meeting tomorrow will decide whether resolution goes before full council.
Public briefing on rail funding set for August 14
Leaders in both the State House and Senate have reaffirmed their commitment to resolve the outstanding rail financing issues.
In the wake of Marco Polo fire, Caldwell introduces sprinkler bill
Mayor Caldwell introduces bill to require retrofitted sprinkler systems in residential high-rises for fire safety.
Special session will be called to fund Rail
No specific dates have been set for the special session and no rail funding mechanism has been agreed upon yet.
Proposed revisions to Central Oʻahu Plan available for review
The revised document is an update to the county’s guide for the future of Wahiawā, Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Waipiʻo, Kunia, Waikele and Waipahu.
Red Hill press conference airs community concerns
Concerned residents and elected officials call for drinking water resources to be better protected from fuel leaks.
ACLU Hawaiʻi releases ‘know your rights’ guide for houseless
The guide details the rights most often affected during a sweep, including the right to retrieve property prior to a sweep.
Sierra Club calls for complete decommissioning of Red Hill fuel tanks
The environmental justice nonprofit says the Navy-EPA agreement to retrofit and monitor the historically leaky fuel tanks near Pearl Harbor is inadequate.
Senator slams Red Hill agreement, Ige Administration
Senator Thielen says the final agreement with the U.S. Navy does not take strong enough action to minimize the threat of future fuel leaks at Red Hill.
State legislators push for stronger regulations on Red Hill fuel facility
Eighteen state lawmakers sent a joint letter to state and federal regulatory agencies insisting the “real danger” of contamination to drinking water not be ignored.
Asphalt stockpiling resumes in Kamilo Nui Valley
Resident concern grows over asphalt, debris and water flow impacts to the East Oʻahu valley.
Caldwell vetoes sit-lie expansion over legal concerns
The mayor supports expansion of the controversial policy, however, and has proposed a replacement bill instead.
HART to examine five contract bids for “Farrington Group” of rail stations
Five companies submitted bids this week to build the three rail stations in the Farrington Highway Station Group.
A snapshot of Honolulu’s houseless population
This year's Point in Time count of Oʻahu’s houseless population was the most accurate yet thanks to a new database and better organization.
Aikea Movement rallies against condo conversion
Aikea, a labor movement organized by hospitality & healthcare union UNITE HERE! Local 5, rallied at Honolulu Hale today in support of Honolulu City Council Bill 16.