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2026 Hawai’i Election: House District 42 Forum

Hear their thoughts on gun reform, taxes, Oʻahu's military presence and housing affordability in their district.

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Fate Of Proposed Data And Innovation Office In O‘ahu Voters’ Hands

The proposal will be one of 20 ballot measures for Honolulu voters to weigh.

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2026 Hawai’i Election: House District 39 Forum

Candidates share their take on publicly funded campaigns, school reform, Skyline, food insecurity in schools and more.

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2026 Hawai’i Election: House District 18 Forum

Candidates discuss labor union support, preserving Maunalua and Hanauma bays, mail-in voting and more

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He Was Banned From Police Work In California But Hired In Honolulu

A California cop stonewalled an internal investigation into his handling of an alleged kidnapping while lining up a job in Hawai‘i as an investigator in the prosecutor's office.

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Look Out! There’s A Hole In This Waikīkī Sidewalk

Months after a resident reported it, the city offered no repair timeline.

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Honolulu Says Its Tow Contractor Overbilled. Taxpayers Will Pay The Price

Honolulu demanded its towing contractor, accused of overcharging, issue refunds to drivers. When the company said no, taxpayers were stuck with the bill.

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More Housing Without Kicking Anyone Out? It’s Possible, Apparently

New owner of Honolulu building is making unusual plan to upgrade building but stabilize rents for occupied units.

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Denby Fawcett: Can Oʻahu Spend Millions On Pandas And Also Upgrade The Zoo?

Giant pandas could be a big draw for the Honolulu Zoo. But would they distract from the mission of protecting species endemic to Hawaiʻi?

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Hurricane Lowell Updates: Hawaiʻi Weather, Shelters, Map + More

Schools on Kaua‘i, Niʻihau and O‘ahu are closing Tuesday as Hawai‘i waits for Lowell to pass. Thousands on Kauaʻi are without power.

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Storms Shut Down Elevators Indefinitely For Hundreds In Honolulu

This year’s storms have been disastrous for some Oʻahu residents immobilized by their building’s broken elevators. Restoration could take weeks or months. 

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Honolulu’s Checkbook: Who’s Getting Paid And How Much

The expenses include more than $3,000 from the Climate Change and Resiliency Fund spent at the arcade and sports bar Dave and Buster’s.

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Covid Audit: Millions Meant To Support Oʻahu Residents Went Elsewhere

Honolulu's "ambitious" plans had to shift so the money could be spent in time, Mayor Rick Blangiardi's managing director said.

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Hawaiʻi Knew Neglected Streams Could Wreak Havoc For 60 Years

Little was done to tame some of the waterways and flood areas that caused the most damage earlier this year.

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Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi

Mayor Rick Blangiardi's efforts to court China included a gift of lei, a letter to President Xi Jinping and a trip to China with the CEO of Panda Express.

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Lawsuit: Honolulu’s Inaction Led To Deadly Waiʻanae Rampage In 2024 

Victims' family members say the city failed to address a neighbor’s dangerous and illegal activity before he killed three people.

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Supreme Court Blocks Honolulu Council Chair From Seeking Third Term

The court ruled candidates Trevor Ozawa and Tara Malia Gregory should be placed on the ballot this fall. Tommy Waters is not allowed to run this time.

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Low-Income Seniors Left Stranded After Lala Floods Building Elevator

A multi-story apartment building for seniors was hit by flooding that wiped out its only elevator. There is no timeline for when it will be back in operation.

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Honolulu And Dole Sued By Residents Over Negligence In Kona Low Floods

They allege an unkempt stream and inadequate drainage from Lake Wilson caused the flooding of their homes.

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Supreme Court To Shape One Of Hawaiʻi’s Hottest Political Races

For a third time, Tommy Waters and Trevor Ozawa are in court fighting over the East Honolulu city council seat.

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