Kalihi revitalization initiative coincides with planned redevelopment of Oʻahu jail
In 2016, the governor committed to working with the community to revitalize the urban neighborhood based on a vision for a “21st century Kalihi.”
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.
Settlement in First Amendment case forces Hawaiʻi County legislative changes
The settlement in a houseless Hawaiʻi County man's free speech case requires the county make revisions to several ordinances now found to be unconstitutional.
Ige plans to veto grad student unionization bill
HB553 would allow graduate assistants at UH to collectively bargain and form a labor union, but Governor Ige has informed the legislature of his intent to veto the bill.
Hawaiʻi lawmakers seek exemption from Jones Act
Proponents of exempting Hawaiʻi from the domestic build requirement say it would create a larger market and foster greater competition in ocean shipping for the noncontiguous trades.
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.