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Aloha Tower Observation Deck Is Closed Indefinitely For Repairs Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Aloha Tower Observation Deck Is Closed Indefinitely For Repairs

The popular tourist attraction closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. But DOT's Harbors Division has a list of renovations to address before reopening the site.

Honolulu Mayor Vows Tougher Approach On Homelessness David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Mayor Vows Tougher Approach On Homelessness

Rick Blangiardi said he’ll take 1,000 people off the streets within a year, and that he's not worried about legal challenges.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi Reelected By Wide Margin Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi Reelected By Wide Margin

UPDATED: Scott Nishimoto, a longtime House representative, won the council seat that Calvin Say is vacating. Council member Esther Kiaaina was reelected to her Kailua seat.

Latest Hazard Pay Decision For Public Workers Likely Will Cost Honolulu $30 Million Or More Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Latest Hazard Pay Decision For Public Workers Likely Will Cost Honolulu $30 Million Or More

The city is also still trying to determine how much it might owe to Honolulu police officers and other union members who worked during the pandemic.

Little-Known Candidates Challenge A Well-Funded Incumbent In Honolulu Mayor’s Race Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Little-Known Candidates Challenge A Well-Funded Incumbent In Honolulu Mayor’s Race

Three challengers face Mayor Rick Blangiardi, who claims many successes in his first term.

Community Mourns Death Of Hawaiian Activist And Homeless Advocate Twinkle Borge Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Community Mourns Death Of Hawaiian Activist And Homeless Advocate Twinkle Borge

The 54-year-old had dedicated much of her life to creating a home for the homeless in Waianae and was one of the inspirations for the kauhale or tiny home movement in Hawaii.

Honolulu Seeks Charter Commission Members Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Seeks Charter Commission Members

Commissioners will meet next year to discuss amending the city's charter.

Oahu Condo Owners Are Debating Best Way To Limit Fire Safety Costs  Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Oahu Condo Owners Are Debating Best Way To Limit Fire Safety Costs 

Senior citizens are having a particularly hard time paying for safety upgrades mandated several years ago after a fatal high-rise fire on Oahu.

Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park

The parks department says the mini park offers little recreational value to the public, but some residents say the space should remain open to everyone.

A Fallen Tree Has Been Blocking Tantalus Drive For A Month. Why Hasn’t The City Cleared It? Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

A Fallen Tree Has Been Blocking Tantalus Drive For A Month. Why Hasn’t The City Cleared It?

Residents say that the closure of Tantalus Drive leaves them in a dangerous situation, blocking their emergency access.