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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 06 > the-future-of-honolulu-rail-report-details-pricey-possibilities

The Future Of Honolulu Rail: Report Details Pricey Possibilities

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1679+ words) The new report envisions innovative rail extensions to reach much more of O'ahu's population but the HART board is asking for more study in anticipation of seeking more public funding. A long-awaited report on possible next steps for the $10 billion…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 05 > honolulu-forced-to-rehire-fired-paramedics-after-botched-investigation

Honolulu Forced To Rehire Fired Paramedics After Botched Investigation

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1631+ words) It's the first day of Civil Beat's spring fund drive! Kickstart our campaign today and your donation will be matched thanks to the Ninneweb Foundation. Help us raise $100, 000 from 250+ donors! The paramedics, who were removed from their posts in August…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 04 > fix-it-honolulu-cyclists-miss-safety-barriers-green-paint-in-bike-lanes

Honolulu Cyclists Lament Missing Safety Barriers In Bike Lanes

2+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (801+ words) New asphalt along South King Street meant bike path safety features had to be removed temporarily. They are taking too long to be replaced, cyclists say. A major repaving of South King Street by the Honolulu Department of Facilities Maintenance…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 04 > honolulus-right-to-food-a-trailblazing-proposal-faces-the-axe

Honolulu's Right To Food, A Trailblazing Proposal, Faces The Axe

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1314+ words) More than a dozen groups are calling on the Honolulu Charter Commission to disregard recommendations to kill a proposal to make food an inalienable right. County lawyers are advising the Honolulu Charter Commission to scrap a ballot initiative that would…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 04 > honolulu-police-chief-candidates-getting-narrowed-down

Honolulu Police Chief Candidates Getting Narrowed Down

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (630+ words) Twenty community members have agreed to participate in panels that will interview semi-finalists next month. Nearly a year after the last Honolulu police chief quit, the island's police commissioners will finally get a look at the 41 applicants who have applied…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 04 > honolulu-council-criticizes-slow-city-response-to-north-shore-flooding

Honolulu Council Criticizes Slow City Response To Flooding

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (961+ words) City officials didn't immediately have a clear picture of conditions on the ground. By the time they did, they said evacuation might not have been the safest option." Almost two weeks after devastating flood waters took O'ahu's North Shore by…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 04 > kaimukis-queen-theater-is-falling-apart-honolulu-doesnt-want-to-step-in

Honolulu Not Willing To Take Over Dilapidated Queen Theater

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (824+ words) The venue, which over the decades went from family friendly theater to purveyor of pornographic films, will likely continue to sit empty. Despite a push from eager community members and the Honolulu City Council's chair, city officials are wary of…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 03 > another-raise-for-honolulu-politicians-salary-group-says-yes

Another Raise For Honolulu Politicians? Salary Group Says Yes

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (858+ words) If approved, it would be the third raise in three years for top city officials." Just three years after substantial pay raises for Honolulu politicians sparked a public uproar, the city's Salary Commission is proposing giving the same officials even…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 03 > honolulu-wants-next-police-chief-to-be-anti-ice-pro-transparency

Honolulu Want Pro-Transparency, Anti-ICE Police Chief

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1780+ words) The Honolulu Police Commission is on track to select a new chief by May 20. Candidates names will not be made public until a group of three to five finalists is selected. As the Honolulu Police Commission prepares to select a…...

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civilbeat. org > 2026 > 03 > honolulu-officials-held-off-evacuations-as-north-shore-flooded

Honolulu Officials Ignored Warnings As North Shore Flooded

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1815+ words) By the time emergency management officials told people it was time to evacuate in Waialua and Hale'iwa, some residents had already been swimming for their lives. In the days since a destructive flood swept through O'ahu's North Shore, residents have…...

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