City Council committee confirms EMS director Dr. Jim Ireland, after supporters come out in force
The Honolulu City Council Committee on Public Safety on Thursday unanimously confirmed Dr. Jim Ireland to lead the city’s ...
City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improve, audit states
The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting has taken steps to prevent the construction of large detached dwellings or “monster homes.” STAR-ADVERTISER / 2023 Department of Planning and ...
City’s proposed sewer fee increase hits roadblock in council
Plans to raise sewer fees more than 100 percent over 10 years are hitting a wall at the Honolulu City Council. A key ...
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Council suggests 4% sewer fee boost for Oʻahu instead of 10-year increase plan
The Honolulu Department of Environmental Services is proposing to bump up residents' sewer fees by more than 100% over the ...
City Plans To Finish Waiʻanae Police Station, But It May Not Mean More Cops
Nine years after opening the station, the city is working to finish construction. But Honolulu is short on police, so there ...
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Council identifies $25M in cuts to vacant positions to help fund sewer projects
The council is reviewing Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s budget for the next fiscal year and is looking to cut expenses — ...
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Honolulu unveils new emergency notification system
Starting today, the City and County of Honolulu officially launches its new real- time, mass-notification system to inform ...
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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 ...
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City unveils HNL Alert as new notification system
Stay informed about the latest on weather, emergencies and advisories with HNL Alert which replaces HNL.Info Alerts.
City launches new and improved alert notification system
HNL Alert allows residents and visitors to sign up for updates on severe weather, emergencies and other important news via text, push notification, or email.
Honolulu rail agency names new deputy executive director, COO
The new deputy executive director, COO has more than 16 years of management, financial, and administrative experience with ...
City’s ‘monster homes’ enforcement improves, audit states
Department of Planning and Permitting has improved the way it reviews, permits, inspects and thwarts large detached dwellings from being illegally built on Oahu, a city audit found. In a follow-up ...