The measure, which needs to be signed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi, raises rates at a slower pace than initially proposed. Councilman Augie Tulba said it’s still “a heavy lift for many families.”

Additional upgrades are needed to prevent contaminated wastewater from being discharged into the ocean.

The City Council will consider a resolution aimed at reducing vacancies and encouraging more hires and fewer retirements.

Sefo Fatai spent nearly three years in jail awaiting trial for drug charges that were ultimately dismissed by the court.

The city council has been trying to pass a 1% to 3% tax for years but wants to target offshore investors, not local residents. Consultants say no other city does it that way.

City officials defended the trip, saying it was necessary to inform a decision on planned new license and ID card designs for Hawaiʻi.

An army of supporters, including the governor, rallied to help Jim Ireland advance after opponents blamed him for a toxic workplace and slow response times.

Former employees testified that Emergency Services Director Jim Ireland practices favoritism and retaliation, which contributes to staff and ambulance shortages.

The former movie palace has languished for almost 40 years, prompting the Honolulu City Council to take steps toward condemning the valuable property.

The City Council declined to vote on a $1.5 million settlement in the lawsuit over the killing of Lindani Myeni amid strong opposition from law enforcement officials.