
Honolulu Yanks ‘Renovation Aloha’ Permit After Civil Beat Exposes Illegal Work
HGTV hosts Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama are facing backlash because some of their speedy projects lacked proper permits.

Will Exemptions In Honolulu’s Empty Homes Tax Bill Water Down Its Effect?
As the long-discussed bill nears its final vote, some worry the 17 exemptions that helped it gain support also dilute the bill’s efficacy.

For ‘Renovation Aloha,’ Permit Violations Are The Cost Of Doing Business
As the saying goes, it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission. The Kalamas have turned that adage into profit.

Should The Planned Ala Wai Canal Bridge Be A New City Icon?
Hundreds of residents stopped by Ala Wai Elementary School last week to vote on design options for the estimated $63 million bridge.

Shootz! Quiet Moments Before The Holiday Season Kicks Into Full Gear
From the beaches to construction sites, sunrises to the annual Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal, Oahu was a picture of calm before the winter tourist storm.

Fix It! A Collapsed Sidewalk Next To An Oceanfront Cafe
When will the sidewalk along Queen's Beach be fixed? Nobody seems to know.

The Unnamed Dead Of Honolulu May Be Revealed Through DNA Testing
DNA from five unidentified sets of juvenile remains have been sent for testing thanks to a $50,000 grant from a Texas-based lab.

Dole’s Wahiawa Dam Is A Hazard. Now The State Is A Step Closer To Buying It
Upgrading aging infrastructure is key to agriculture's future in Hawaii, but there are also safety concerns.

West Oahu May Get More Than 800 New Short-Term Rentals In Apartment Zone
Parcels next to the Hoakalei Resort in Ewa were a hot topic at the Honolulu City Council’s final hearing on the overhauling of its Land Use Ordinance.

Honolulu Mayor Appoints New Housing Director
Kevin Auger assumes the helm as the city is prioritizing efforts to provide more affordable housing for residents.