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Caldwell Extends Oahu Stay At Home Order To May 31
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is extending Oahu’s stay-at-home order until May 31, which could mean businesses on the state’s most populous island that have been hardest hit by the virus could stay...
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Virus Test Kits Touted By City Lack Federal And State Approval
Thousands of coronavirus test kits Honolulu plans to order from a Texas-based company haven’t been authorized by the federal agency that oversees test kits. State health officials also say the test...
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Caldwell: Reopen Golf Courses First, Church Services Will Have To Wait
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Thursday outlined a plan to reopen businesses and activities on Oahu that divides them into four categories based on how much of a risk they pose of passing on the...
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Honolulu Will Hold Off On Purchase Of Questionable Virus Test Kits
Honolulu is pushing pause on its plans to buy thousands of coronavirus test kits from a mainland company after state health officials objected. Mayor Kirk Caldwell planned to spend $1 million to buy...
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Hawaii Foodbank Gets $2 Million Boost
Hawaii Foodbank is getting an extra $2 million to support ongoing efforts to feed families during a time of unprecedented need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell...
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The Trash That Fuels Oahu’s Power Plant Is Vanishing As Fast As The Tourists
Since the coronavirus crisis hit, Oahu’s visitor count has plummeted. So has the trash that comes with their stay. The total tons of opala — or garbage — sent to the island’s H-Power waste-to-energy...
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Honolulu Seeking Private Partner To Manage ‘Stairway To Heaven’
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply voted unanimously on Monday to transfer Haiku Stairs to the City and County of Honolulu. Now the city has 18 months to take action or the trail will be removed. Mayor...
View ArticleCaldwell Wants To Loosen Some Business Restrictions By May 1
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said Tuesday he would like to allow some “low-risk” businesses to resume activity by May 1 with modifications that allow for social distancing. While he believes opening up...
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Rail Meeting Crashes Online, Leaving Public In The Dark
Here’s what can be said for sure: Local board members overseeing Honolulu’s more than $9 billion rail project approved nearly $40 million in additional change orders and amendments during a series of...
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Public Shut Out Of Honolulu Police Commission Meeting
The Honolulu Police Commission is scheduled to hold a public meeting Wednesday — without the public. The meeting will take place through teleconferencing, according to the commission’s agenda, but the...
View ArticleSome Oahu Businesses Will Reopen Thursday With Restrictions
Car washes, auto dealerships and golf courses are among the Oahu businesses that will be allowed to resume operations on Thursday afternoon. Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced on Wednesday that he...
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Honolulu Official On Leave After Sex Abuse Accusations In Lawsuit
A Honolulu official charged with running the island’s COVID-19 testing program is taking a paid administrative leave after he was accused in a lawsuit last week of having an exploitative sexual...
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Punahou Coach Accused Of Sex Abuse Went On To Other Schools
A former Punahou School assistant girls’ basketball coach accused by three women of sexual assault went on to coach and teach at other Hawaii schools until 2018, even though Punahou allegedly knew...
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A Prominent Developer Was Charged With Assault. Then The Case Languished For...
An assault case involving a well-connected Honolulu real estate executive sat dormant for over a year after the charge was filed. That kind of delay could cause the case to be dismissed. And legal...
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Honolulu Council Can Meet By Video, But Not The Public
As the Honolulu City Council holds its second full meeting Wednesday under social distancing restrictions, members may teleconference in to offer input on legislation, but island residents cannot....
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Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Kealohas Stuck In Limbo
It’s been nearly three and half years since Gerard Puana filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against his niece, Katherine Kealoha, and her husband, Louis Kealoha, a retired Honolulu police chief....
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Honolulu To Allow Delayed Property Tax Payments
Honolulu will allow property owners to pay their next tax bills in four-part installments to give breathing room to individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic. The twice-annual tax payments...
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Honolulu Moving To Expand Crackdown On Homeless
Honolulu’s prohibition against sitting or lying in certain areas is likely to be expanded in Iwilei after City Council members voted to advance a bill on Wednesday. The measure covers parts of...
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Pandemic Bust Your Budget? Honolulu Will Help With Expenses
Honolulu has allocated $25 million in federal CARES Act money to help island residents suffering loss of income from the pandemic with housing, utility and child care costs. The new hardship relief...
View ArticleHonolulu Invited To Testify On Spending Federal Aid
For the first time, Honolulu residents will be able to provide live testimony remotely when City Council members meet next week. Citizens will be able to offer their comments via video during the...
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