Honolulu unveils new emergency notification system
The user’s provided information will be used only for notification purposes and not be sold or used by another vendor or organization, city officials said. Read more
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Concerns raised over Ala Wai flood control project’s $11B estimate
A decades-old plan to protect Waikiki and neighboring communities against a potential flooding disaster appears to have stalled yet again. Read more
Honolulu City Council to explore tax financing to fund development
A way to stimulate greater economic development on Oahu is currently under Honolulu City Council review. Read more
DPP to purge building permit applications that have been in system more than 1 year
The city Department of Planning and Permitting says in order to make way for the new, it must first get rid of the old. Read more
Honolulu City Charter Commission officially convenes
After a decadelong absence, a 13-person panel charged with proposing ballot amendments to potentially change the City and County of Honolulu’s constitution officially convened Monday. Read more
Council OKs Ewa Beach affordable rental project
A public-private partnership to convert a vacant city-owned property in Ewa Beach into 127 units of affordable rental housing has advanced. Read more
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Blaisdell Concert Hall completes $10 million in phased renovations
The first phase of a planned years-long renovation of the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall has largely been completed, city officials said. Read more
Honolulu Council adopts ban on wheelies for e-bikes, motorcycles
The bill would, however, allow such stunts to be performed as part of a parade, tournament or other activity permitted by the city. The anti-wheelies legislation does not include human-powered, non-motorized bicycles, city officials say. Read more
Blangiardi focuses on ‘wicked problems’ in State of the City address
In front of a crowd that gathered dignitaries including Gov. Josh Green, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and members of the Honolulu City Council, Blangiardi said his administration has “created considerable success together over the past four years.” Read more
WATCH: Mayor Blangiardi delivers fifth State of the City address
Starting his new four-year mayoral term, Blangiardi, 78, is expected to speak to decisions his administration has made in the past year, and the actions it intends to take in the months ahead. Read more
HART’s $968M budget under Honolulu City Council review
HART’s budgets, expected to take effect July 1 if adopted, show marked increases to debt service on the project’s loans as well as increased labor costs for the over-$10 billion Skyline construction. Read more
Ewa Beach affordable rental project under review
Located near Fort Weaver Road, the rental project will feature 119 units meant for eligible tenants who earn 60% or less of the area median income, or $83,550 a year for a four-person family, project plans indicate. Read more
Council updates draft fireworks measure to toughen penalties
Bill 7 seeks to amend the city’s fire code to increase penalties for those possessing, using and causing the explosion of any aerial device, pyrotechnic or display fireworks on Oahu without a permit. Read more
COVID-19 hazard pay settlement finalized with 2 city unions
Both claims — estimated to cost the city roughly $76 million — cover the period March 5, 2020, through March 5, 2022, the city said. Read more
HPD seeks nearly $400M budget
City’s proposed $5.14B budget under Honolulu Council review
The Honolulu City Council’s budget hearings began Monday with an administrative overview of Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s proposed $5.14 billion budget package for fiscal year 2026. Read more
City Council discusses helping with cesspool conversion
Oahu voters in November approved a City Charter amendment to create a city-managed climate resiliency fund. Read more
Builder is sought for Iwilei Center redevelopment project
An experienced builder who can convert Iwilei Center’s aging warehouse space into a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development on the edge of downtown Honolulu is now being sought, city officials say. Read more
Honolulu mayor lauds latest $5.14B ‘balanced budget’
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the new budget, which proposes a $3.93 billion operating budget and a $1.21 billion capital improvement program starting July 1, will cover its costs without raising real property taxes. Read more
‘Calculation error’ discovered in Skyline audit
The Office of the City Auditor admitted Wednesday to a significant calculation error found within a recent audit in which it was determined Honolulu’s rail operations continue to suffer poor ridership numbers. Read more
Honolulu mayor submits $5.14B budget package
Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration has released a $5.14 billion budget package for fiscal year 2026 that the city claims will address affordable housing, homelessness and public safety services on Oahu. Read more
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