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Bus Fares Will Likely Increase For The Second Year In A Row
Seniors and other adults would see the largest fare jumps, but Handi-Van fares would rise only slightly.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat
A Loss For Tommy Waters Is A Loss For Mayor Caldwell
Incumbent Trevor Ozawa’s narrow victory over his challenger blocked the mayor from having a majority of allies on the City Council.
Natanya Friedheim/Civil Beat
Ozawa Edges Waters In Tight Race For Honolulu City Council Seat
Councilman Trevor Ozawa received 22 more votes than challenger Tommy Waters in a contest that went down to the wire.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Why Are City Lawmakers Involved In This Lobbyist’s Backyard Tiff?
Alicia Maluafiti’s dog kennels are upsetting her Ewa Beach neighbors. Now City Council Chair Ernie Martin has introduced a bill that would legalize them.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
City Taxpayers Move Closer To Covering Rail Costs After Council Vote
Backed in a corner, the Honolulu City Council took steps Wednesday to commit $44 million in bonds to help build the 20-mile rail system.
Christine Otto Zaa
Denby Fawcett: Time To Cut Honolulu’s Monster Houses Down To Size
Members of an advisory task force are already criticizing the planning department’s regulations for not going far enough.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Council Rejects Big Bus Fare Hikes For Seniors And The Disabled
Taxpayers will continue to subsidize public transportation at a higher level than called for in city guidelines.
Caldwell’s Short-Term Rental Plan Holds Real Promise
The proposal could take unhosted vacation units off the market and allow homeowners to operate bed-and-breakfasts.
How Caldwell’s Airbnb Bill Could Ease Honolulu’s Housing Crunch
The mayor would crack down on absentee owners who rent entire houses to tourists, but allow anyone to rent out a room in their home.
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Ozawa, Waters Headed For November Runoff In Council Race
Heidi Tsuneyoshi and Carol Fukunaga gain the majorities needed to win their races outright.