The Struggle Over Towering Wind Farms Is At The Center Of A Honolulu City...
People don’t want to live in the shadow of industrial wind turbines. But the state wants to switch to renewable energy soon. So where do you put them? The post The Struggle Over Towering Wind Farms Is...
View ArticleHonolulu Historic Preservation Bill Is Gaining Traction
Losses of historic sites, including the destruction of the home that inspired the song “Aloha Oe,” have spurred support for a city agency to monitor and protect Oahu’s ancient places. The post Honolulu...
View ArticleHonolulu Has Many Vacant Positions Open On Boards And Commissions
Candidates will be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Honolulu City Council. The post Honolulu Has Many Vacant Positions Open On Boards And Commissions appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.
View ArticleNevada Man Accused Of 1972 Hawaii Killing Is Fighting Extradition
Tudor Chirila says he was unlawfully arrested and evidence from a DNA sample is unconstitutional. The post Nevada Man Accused Of 1972 Hawaii Killing Is Fighting Extradition appeared first on Honolulu...
View ArticleHonolulu’s Innovative Idea For More Solar Power
Honolulu Bill 46 aims to encourage new rooftop solar by allowing 12-foot high canopies with solar panels on top and gardens and gathering spacies underneath. The post Honolulu’s Innovative Idea For...
View ArticleHonolulu Prosecutor Charges Murder Suspect In 1972 Killing
Tudor Chirila, 77, is being held in Reno, Nevada, pending extradition to Hawaii to face trial for second-degree murder. The post Honolulu Prosecutor Charges Murder Suspect In 1972 Killing appeared...
View Article‘A Career Of Sacrifice’: Honolulu Police Grapple With Hiring New Officers...
Offering better pay, working conditions and flexible scheduling could help retain veterans, but challenges dealing with mental illness and providing affordable housing place roadblocks on recruiting...
View ArticleNewly Unsealed Documents In Miske Case Tell A Grisly Tale Of Kidnap, Torture...
A federal judge recently ordered prosecutors to make public dozens of search warrants and other documents in the conspiracy and murder trial of alleged crime boss Mike Miske. The post Newly Unsealed...
View ArticleHonolulu City Council Puts Controversial Land-Use Bill On Hold Amid Criticism
The city’s Department of Planning and Permitting says it needs to review the measure after complaints from property owners about potentially disastrous effects on businesses. The post Honolulu City...
View ArticleSorting It Out: Why You Need To Throw Your Trash Into The Right Bins
A lot of taxpayer money is spent on the public’s bad habits. Honolulu’s solid waste experts break down how the system works and what people should be doing. The post Sorting It Out: Why You Need To...
View ArticleBig Questions Loom For Honolulu In Coming Years. New City Council Members...
Honolulu voters will have tough choices on the ballot this year as they decide on four council races. But there’s a lot to consider. The post Big Questions Loom For Honolulu In Coming Years. New City...
View ArticleHonolulu Mayor Wants Guns Banned From Many Public Areas
Blangiardi will ask the City Council to draft a law restricting residents with legal firearms in their possession from many public and private spaces. But gun advocates say it’s a lawsuit in the...
View ArticleFeds Approve Honolulu Rail Recovery Plan, Will Release $125 Million
Mayor Rick Blangiardi called the development a “joyous and a historic day for us.” The post Feds Approve Honolulu Rail Recovery Plan, Will Release $125 Million appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.
View ArticleThe Miske Files: A Robbery Gone Bad In Kailua Ends In A Death
Newly released court records are revealing more about what federal prosecutors allege is a years-long criminal enterprise connected to Mike Miske. The post The Miske Files: A Robbery Gone Bad In Kailua...
View ArticleVoters To Decide If Construction Interests Have Too Much Say In Honolulu...
One proposed charter amendment would give voters a chance to weigh in on the makeup of a controversial city commission. The post Voters To Decide If Construction Interests Have Too Much Say In Honolulu...
View ArticleSupporters And Opponents Weigh In On New Concealed Carry Gun Rules For Honolulu
If not substantially amended, revised concealed gun carry rules will be sent to the Honolulu mayor for signature and permits could start being issued later this month. The post Supporters And Opponents...
View ArticleWhy Tour Groups Are Barred From Stopping At Some Honolulu Beaches But Not Others
The City Council is considering halting commercial activity at Kokololio Beach. Residents and tour companies say beach-by-beach bans push the problem down the road and don’t solve the overall problem....
View ArticleHonolulu Ballot Proposal Would Steer Money To Affordable Housing
Opponents say the decision to spend taxpayer dollars on housing is something that should be left to the City Council. The post Honolulu Ballot Proposal Would Steer Money To Affordable Housing appeared...
View ArticleA Program Allowing Outdoor Dining On Oahu Starts Next Week
Eateries will be able to apply for a permit on the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services’ website. The post A Program Allowing Outdoor Dining On Oahu Starts Next Week appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Honolulu Community Services...
Addressing homelessness and creating more affordable housing are top priorities for the former business executive. So is having the right people and strategies in place. The post The Civil Beat...
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