
HART Board Defers Proposed New Rules
AG Anne Lopez warned the new rules as written would impose 'impermissible' restrictions on the free speech rights of some board members.

Hawaii AG Raises Concerns About Proposed New HART Rules
The rules would infringe on the rights of some rail authority board members to speak publicly about the massive rail project, according to the attorney general.

John Pritchett: Chopping Block
The Honolulu rail authority has upset The Outdoor Circle and area residents for cutting down kamani trees along the planned fixed guideway system.

Denby Fawcett: The Honolulu Rail Project Has Destroyed Century-Old Shade Trees
The Outdoor Circle says many of the 92-year-old trees were supposed to be saved.

Lee Cataluna: The View From The Skyline Rail Is Not Exactly Scenic
It’s a reality check to see how shabby, cramped and industrial parts of this island have become.

Honolulu Rail Is Still Waiting For The Feds To Release Large Chunks of Money
HART had hoped $125 million would quickly be released last year to help fund the $10 billion project but now expects that money won't arrive until December.

Honolulu Changed Bus Routes To Accommodate The Rail. But Many Passengers Say No Thanks
City transportation officials say the goal is "one integrated system." But the changes have made commutes more difficult in some cases.

Rail Contractor Sues HART Over Construction Delays
Contractor STG is seeking more than $99 million in damages, and says HART "has only itself to blame."

Neal Milner: Enough Talk Already. Try Riding The Honolulu Rail In Silence
You can’t avoid rail talk by running away. Your only choice is to escape rail by embracing it.

Danny De Gracia: The Honolulu Skyline Needs To Be More Rider Friendly For Long-Term Success
The new rail system needs to provide every possible convenience and creature comfort.