Two former city officials to plead guilty in police chief payoff conspiracy
Donna Leong and Max Sword will plead guilty in federal court for conspiracy around the secret retirement payout to former ...
Hiker dies in fall at 60-foot waterfall near popular Hawaii tourist destination, cops say
A 49-year-old man was killed in a hiking accident at a 60-foot waterfall in Hawaii, officials said. Karl Newman was hiking ...
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City Council’s budget panel to review sponsorship bill
Reestablishing the city’s ability to obtain private sponsorships for publicly owned facilities in order to secure ...
New Strategic Housing Plan for Oahu is launched by city
In what the city describes as bold and unprecedented, Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration this week publicly announced its ...
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E-bike bills advance at City Council, Legislature
Helmet usage among e-bike riders has steadily declined too, during the study period, from 51% in 2022 to 29% in 2024, the ...
Hawaii resort's plan to add new Waikiki tower sparks concerns
It’s already one of Hawaii ’s largest resorts, and it’s hoping to expand further. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is planning to add a new 350-foot tower in Waikiki. Hilton said the tower will “improve ...
Honolulu City Council unanimously passes E-Bike safety bill
As bike infrastructure expands, safety education and clear regulations remain a priority for city leaders and advocacy groups ...
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HFD classifies Pearl City self-storage building fire as accidental
Following a self-storage building fire reported on January 28, 2025, the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) classified the cause ...
Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4B settlement to proceed
Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies can't bring their own legal actions against those blamed for Maui's catastrophic 2023 wildfire, allowing a $4 billion settlement that was ...