The charter amendments need support from six of nine City Council members to be added to the November ballot.

The City Council passed a resolution requesting that HPD inform residents after doing warrantless searches when they’re away.

The bill, which passed 8-1, would raise the minimum booking period from 30 to 90 days. Opponents argued it unfairly favors the hotel industry.

The council chair said the city’s spending process is legally dubious and lacks transparency. The mayor said the chair is being “unreasonable.”

Andria Tupola said her intention was to get Covid-19 testing and vaccination resources to her community.

Property owners say the cost of retrofitting older buildings with sprinklers and other fire safety improvements could bankrupt them.

Honolulu’s plastic reduction effort is eliminating fossil fuel waste, but also reflects the struggle to find a solution that’s both eco-friendly and convenient.

Ann Botticelli would join six other members of the Honolulu Police Commission, providing oversight of the Honolulu Police Department. 

The plan is to provide around-the-clock police coverage in the downtown district, but Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration gave few details.

A 15-year-old comedy skit featuring Augie Tulba in blackface was recently posted on the politician’s Instagram page.