As the Trump administration downsizes the federal government and leaves thousands of federal workers out of work across the country, a potential silver lining has emerged for local governments seeking to end years-long job vacancies in their respective jurisdictions. Read more
Honolulu’s Managing Director Mike Formby and 11 others will continue in their roles as the city’s top appointed officials. Read more
The Outdoor Circle opposed the bill, citing Hawaii’s prohibition of outdoor signage and billboards. Read more
The Honolulu Liquor Commission is looking to hire a new senior-level executive after it announced a key employee plans to leave the troubled agency after nearly 25 years on the job. Read more
In 2022 the state Department of the Attorney General issued an opinion that the board overseeing the city’s rail project has no legal authority to treat board members differently and require legislative appointees to HART to sign new confidentiality agreements. Read more
Potential designs for the city’s nearly $63.4 million Ala Wai Pedestrian Bridge project were posted to the city Department of Transportation Services’ website this week. Read more
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A plan for the city-owned Neal S. Blaisdell Center to become a greater source of nontax-based revenue for the city and county is underway. Read more
A new civil complaint alleges actions taken by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation forced a trio of seafood- related businesses out of business in Chinatown. Read more
Low morale, chronic understaffing, employee favoritism and frequent resignations that affect the timely response of the city’s ambulance service to daily emergencies across Oahu are criticisms now being alleged against one top city official. Read more
The Office of the City Auditor recently completed a periodic performance audit regarding the funding and maintenance priorities of the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Read more
Riders of electric bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles will no longer be able to perform stunts on any public street or roadway if a measure targeting such behavior is able to steer its way through the Honolulu City Council. Read more
For the second time in nearly 10 years, a Honolulu City Council measure that would allow private sponsorship of city parks and other public facilities is drawing concern from some in the community who fear the legislation will clear the way for large billboards and other outdoor advertising signs that could mar the natural beauty of Oahu. Read more
Reestablishing the city’s ability to obtain private sponsorships for publicly owned facilities in order to secure non-property tax revenue is the focus of new legislation now under Honolulu City Council review. Read more
The City and County of Honolulu recently reported the alarming trend of 180 e-bike crashes in the first nine months of 2024. Read more
Bill 7 seeks to amend the city’s fire code to increase penalties for possessing, using and causing the explosion of any aerial device, pyrotechnic or display fireworks on Oahu. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration is offering $5 million in grant funding to stoke the creation of more low- income rental housing on Oahu. Read more
In what the city describes as bold and unprecedented, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration this week publicly announced its plan to expand construction of more housing across Oahu. Read more
Honolulu businesses affected by the ongoing construction of the nearly $10 billion Skyline rail project will now have more time to apply for financial relief, city officials announced Tuesday. Read more
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board of directors is mulling the job performance evaluation of its top hire. Read more
The Council voted to adopt Resolution 3, which reaffirms a prior Council’s 2003 policy against siting landfills near freshwater sources. Read more
Legislation that seeks a “resident preference” for those who participate in city-run housing programs received Honolulu City Council approval this week. Read more
