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Caldwell's book about Honolulu's rail in the works
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 13—Former Mayor Kirk Caldwell plans to write a new book about historic efforts to create Honolulu's rail system after just publishing a book in May about 25 state leaders and their responses ...
Former mayor documents COVID-era frustrations, alliances in book
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJun. 11—Interviews with 25 Hawaii leaders reveal early concerns that the islands could become overrun with COVID-19 while others hoped the Pacific Ocean would provide a natural "border" to keep ...
Honolulu mayor touts efforts on housing, public safety and homelessness
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 months agoMar. 15—Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered his fourth State of the City address Thursday evening and focused on his administration's stated priorities of housing, public safety and homelessness ...
Homeless laws continue to face legal challenges
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 5 months agoDec. 17—The ACLU particularly wants Honolulu's sit-lie ban, park closure rules, camping prohibition in city parks and the 11-year-old sidewalk nuisance and stored property ordinances ruled illegal ...
Hawaii Gov. Ige looks back on coronavirus, tourism shutdown
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs Hawaii's governor, David Ige faced a volcanic eruption that destroyed 700 homes, protests...
Mayor and Honolulu City Council ponder use of COVID funds
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 5 months agoNov. 25—Discussions between the administration of Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Council have begun on how to best use nearly $80 million in remaining federal funds received during the COVID ...
Hawaii leaders gather for Skyline's opening ceremony
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJun. 30—The initial segment of nine stations from East Kapolei to Halawa of Honolulu's nearly $10 billion Skyline rail system is slated to open to the public today at 2 p.m. City transportation ...
Honolulu City Council advances bill promoting affordable rentals
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoJan. 30—The Honolulu City Council has advanced a first-reading measure meant to give private developers of affordable rental projects more financial incentives to build. Introduced by Council ...
Mayor Blangiardi responds to lawsuit over homeless sweeps
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 7 months agoOct. 1—Mayor Rick Blangiardi is fighting back against litigation condemning the city's use of homeless sweeps in Honolulu. Mayor Rick Blangiardi is fighting back against litigation condemning ...
Honolulu Hale poised to issue outdoor dining permits
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 9—Starting Monday, Oahu restaurants can apply for a City and County of Honolulu permit for outdoor dining. Under the two-year pilot program, six-month permits are available for establishments ...
