Waianae Cockfighting ‘Pavilion’ Once Hosted Hundreds. Now It’s Quiet
Six Waianae residents are facing gambling charges in a federal case some community members say shows the extreme side of cockfighting.
View ArticleHonolulu, Feds Reach Draft Deal To Help Fund The Rail Project
Under the agreement, the federal government would contribute slightly more than 17% of the cost of the rail line from Kapolei to downtown.
View ArticleHonolulu Water Rates To Increase Almost 10% Each Year
The vote came after months of community outreach by the Board of Water Supply in a bid to prepare customers in advance.
View ArticleThe Miske Files: An Officer Gets Caught In The Crossfire
The feds were investigating Mike Miske and the Kealohas at the same time. Sgt. Al Lee ended up in the middle of both.
View ArticleHART Board Approves New Financing Deal For Rail
The agreement, which still needs City Council approval, would pave the way for the feds to provide another $125 million for further Skyline construction.
View ArticleCondo Tower Fire Is Reminder Of Lack Of Sprinklers In Older Buildings
No major injuries were reported and the blaze was extinguished after about half an hour.
View ArticleHow A Hawaii Kai Community Ended Up Owing $38,000 In Delinquent Property Taxes
Residents want the City and County of Honolulu to take over their private roads, but they have one more stumbling block to overcome.
View ArticleHonolulu’s Building Permit Delays: A ‘Nightmare’ Decades In The Making
Construction industry professionals say it’s taking longer than ever to get a permit in Honolulu. The delays disrupt lives and put a drag on the economy.
View ArticleEmail Threat To Jewish Temples In Hawaii Heightens Security Fears
Honolulu police determined there were no explosives in the Temple Emanu-El in Nuuanu but will increase security, officials said.
View ArticleHonolulu Homeowners: Property Assessments Are Coming Soon
Values increased 0.3% on average across Oahu, far less than the 13.3% average increase last year.
View ArticleDenby Fawcett: City Ends Contract With Private Security Company Hired To Help...
The city says it plans to create a new security model for Waikiki working in partnership with the Business Improvement District Association.
View ArticleHonolulu Mayor Defends $1 Billion Ala Wai Canal Flood Plan
The project will be funded by the federal government and the city. The city’s share would be about $375 million.
View ArticleGreen: Plan For Aloha Stadium District Includes Workforce And Affordable Housing
The stadium is expected to be game-ready by 2028, but the entire development could take 30 years to complete.
View ArticleEwa Politician Says Responsible Gun Owners Will Make Hawaii Safer. Not...
Hawaii has long had some of the lowest rates of gun ownership — and gun violence — in the nation. With thousands more getting licenses to carry, will that change?
View ArticleOahu’s Shopping Malls Show Signs Of Life For The Holidays
After surviving pandemic lockdowns and the "retail apocolypse," shopping centers find old friends and new optimism.
View ArticleHonolulu Officials Brace For An Onslaught Of Privately Launched Fireworks
In the run-up to New Year’s Eve, officials are pleading with residents to take caution and not use illegal fireworks.
View ArticleA Feral Feline Sanctuary For Oahu?
Land prices and zoning laws make replicating the Lanai Cat Sanctuary a heavy lift for a local nonprofit.
View ArticleOverheated Leeward Park To Get Shade Trees — And Volunteers To Water Them
The pilot project near Maili Elementary School could be a model for more efforts to cool Oahu's hot spots.
View ArticleDanny De Gracia: Three Ways To Make Honolulu Better In 2024
This world has more than enough so-called strong people, but what it lacks the most are kind people.
View ArticleBuilding A Bike Path From Nanakuli To Manoa Could Take 20 Years
The City and County of Honolulu is soliciting contractors for help crafting an initial plan.
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