Mayor Rick Blangiardi said he would veto the part of the city’s budget that cuts positions from the Office of Economic Revitalization.

Only 478 bikes remained as of the end of April, down from a peak of roughly 1,300 bikes soon after its start.

Members of the public had little opportunity to comment on the raises, which are paid for with their tax dollars.

The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.

As crews continue to repair roads damaged by this spring’s Kona low storms, a reader asks when to expect restored access to a prized Oʻahu nature spot. 

Meanwhile, keiki homelessness has shot up 43% since 2022, a new report shows.

The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.

The mayor designated Formby’s deputy Krishna Jayaram to fill the slot, which is subject to City Council approval.

The provisional account would be used for covering disaster relief and routine operations.