A traditional Hawaiian blessing was bestowed on the fleet that includes four-wheeled ambulances, an AmbuBus and other ...

The City and County of Hono­lulu’s $500,000 Ernst &Young LLP study over a proposed empty-­homes tax measure asserts the city ...

Instead of asking ratepayers to absorb the full 115% increase over 10 years, we’re proposing a more strategic and balanced ...

An inspector with Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting office has been placed on leave after records allege he held a young woman captive attempting to extort her for sex.

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2021 The City and County of Honolulu invested $500, 000 to conduct a study to determine whether imposing a tax on vacant houses and condo units would add to county coffers.

Dr. James Ireland, whose renomination as head of the city Emergency Serv­ices Department faced vocal opposition in recent months, was formally reinstated last week.

Meanwhile, the City and County of Honolulu says the 55-year-old was arrested on suspicion of “unlawful imprisonment, harassment, and extortion.” HNN Investigates confirmed the suspect was ...

Honolulu unveiled 16 new and refurbished EMS vehicles—including its first MCI bus—to enhance emergency response across Oahu, with each rig blessed in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony ...

Honolulu is facing a housing shortage, and the city council is considering a tax on empty homes to address the issue.

The city council has been trying to pass a 1% to 3% tax for years but wants to target offshore investors, not local residents. Consultants say no other city does it that way.