![Honolulu City Auditor Resigns Nearly Halfway Through Her 6-Year Term](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/08/28225951/Staff-Headshot-AKumar-300x290.jpg)
Honolulu City Auditor Resigns Nearly Halfway Through Her 6-Year Term
The City Council has not set a date to start a search for her replacement.
![Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/25091833/IMG_2377-400x300.jpeg)
Honolulu Faces Opposition Over Sale Of Public Park
The parks department says the mini park offers little recreational value to the public, but some residents say the space should remain open to everyone.
![It’s All About Water Quality And Housing For Windward City Council Candidates](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2023/05/15153223/kailua-bay-wastewater-aerial3-400x300.jpg)
It’s All About Water Quality And Housing For Windward City Council Candidates
A well-financed incumbent faces three challengers in the District 3 race.
![Candidates To Replace Calvin Say On The Honolulu City Council Offer Contrasting Approaches](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/03/22153403/Condominium-construction-near-Ala-Moana-Center-v1-400x267.jpg)
Candidates To Replace Calvin Say On The Honolulu City Council Offer Contrasting Approaches
A policy-minded newcomer and a restaurant owner face a longtime state legislator.
![Honolulu Bill To Rein In Fake Farms Threatens Real Ag Enterprises](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/01181438/240701-kf-Sandy-Van-Bill-64-119-400x267.jpg)
Honolulu Bill To Rein In Fake Farms Threatens Real Ag Enterprises
Beekeepers, kennels and livestock owners say a proposed change to Honolulu's land use ordinance would drive them out of business.
![Proposals For Reforming Honolulu’s Pay Raise Process Split On The Question Of Who Should Decide](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2023/06/07171346/230607-kf-Council-Pay-Raise-088-400x267.jpg)
Proposals For Reforming Honolulu’s Pay Raise Process Split On The Question Of Who Should Decide
Seven charter amendments are currently being considered by council members, and the big question is who should get the final say on salary proposals.
![Honolulu Salary Commission Considers Expanding Its Powers](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2021/10/29084244/Honolulu-Hale-Mayor-400x267.jpg)
Honolulu Salary Commission Considers Expanding Its Powers
Commissioners want to avoid controversial big pay bumps like last year's by phasing them in. Meanwhile, they're proposing a new 3% raise for council members and the mayor.
![Honolulu’s On The Hook For Another $100K Defending Ex-Cops Sued Over Makaha Crash](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2023/11/15164434/231115-kf-Honolulu-Police-Commission-013-400x267.jpg)
Honolulu’s On The Hook For Another $100K Defending Ex-Cops Sued Over Makaha Crash
The officers, who were fired this month by the Honolulu Police Department, are also facing criminal charges.
![Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2021/10/29084236/Honolulu-Hale-Mayor-building-400x267.jpg)
Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid
Rick Blangiardi is so far unopposed in his quest for a second term. Five City Council members up for reelection got over $219,000 as a group during the last half of 2023.
![Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2023/11/15164434/231115-kf-Honolulu-Police-Commission-013-400x267.jpg)
Honolulu Nears Settlement In Case Of Man Who Says He Was Wrongfully Jailed For Months
Duane Kaaialii Jr. filed a lawsuit after surveillance video showed the suspect had leg tattoos, which he does not.