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Honolulu City Auditor Resigns Nearly Halfway Through Her 6-Year Term City Auditor's Office

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 Ashley Miller/Civil Beat/2024

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.

Honolulu Bill To Rein In Fake Farms Threatens Real Ag Enterprises Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

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 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

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 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

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 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

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 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

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 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

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.