Honolulu County

"Historical interpretations of the line-item veto allow the mayor to reduce or eliminate an item, not create or expand funding that does not currently exist in the budget."

"Quan, a registered pharmacist, controlled Wellness Pharmacy, which billed for drugs that were not dispensed."

...to demonstrate how publicly owned land can be leveraged to provide attainable homeownership opportunities for local residents while preserving long-term public stewardship....

...There is no claim that Kishida put any money in his own pocket.  There must be more to this story....

...The initial deadline was November 27, 2025, followed by extensions to April 30, 2026, June 25, 2026, and now October 16, 2026. ...

... ADC was, for years, turning a blind eye to a 600ac meth-induced homeless chop shop on its land near Wahiawa.  What makes anybody think it will operate this dam well? ....

... the last fare hikes were in 2022 ....

...The volumetric rate, which is based on how much water you use, will increase from $7.95 to $11.83 per thousand gallons....

...Perhaps the City should begin proceedings against itself as a ‘nuisance landlord’?... 

... Tran shot pepper balls at numerous individuals before brandishing the 9mm firearm at a bystander outside of a nightclub ....

"...Multiple Oahu families lost their homes as a result of the Dimitrions’ crimes....”

... coordination hub designed to strengthen collaboration among City departments, State agencies, healthcare providers, outreach teams, shelter operators, housing providers, and community partners ....

... Prior to her work with Common Cause Hawaiʻi, Ma served as a project analyst with the State of Hawaiʻi Office of Planning ....

... Fiscal Year 2025 audit of the Estate and Probate Branch of the Small Estate Section of the First Circuit Court ....

... Some of the videos were of girls potentially as young as 5 years old ....

... After 32 useless State cases, with Federal Justice Domingo faces up to life imprisonment, including a mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years, and fine of up to $20,000,000 ....

...distribution of heroin and fentanyl from a hotel in Waikiki....

... The annual flag raising reflects the City and County of Honolulu’s continued commitment ....

...This, in spite of an alleged ‘90-day processing pathway’ written into Bill 7 of 2019.... 

...People can go in to stores and steal up to $1000 worth of stuff  …Hawaii District Courts will not hold a misdemeanor suspect longer than 72 hours… out of 20,000 HPD arrests, we’ve got 23-46 people at OCCC....

"...give credit where credit is due...."

Commander David Lazar is on Boudin's transition team. I asked Lazar if he is afraid the Boudin will be “soft on crime.” Lazar was politic: “We are optimistic, and I look forward to working with the new DA,” he said. “He has a lot of good ideas.”  --January 8, 2020

...After everything HPD has been through, all the Police Commissioners can think of is exploiting this process to make a useless statement about national politics.  Their decision will barely be noticed on the national level but will have an effect within HPD for years to come.... 

...firearms are prohibited inside the facility because the Convention Center considers itself a “sensitive place”....

"SNAP sales rose by more than $23,000—from $314,416 in 2024 to $339,810 in 2025—while transactions increased by 1,689"

...Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram will assume the role of Managing Director Designate upon Formby’s departure....

... “Unlicensed properties are not currently on our agenda for discussion” ....

... Rep Tokuda irate because no cash offer for Hawaii military land leases is included as a line item in the Defense budget ....

... Investigators seized at least twenty pounds of methamphetamine during the investigation ....

... Waialua Robotics competes in British Columbia, Idaho, Utah, Hawaii ....

... Cities that require the highest income to afford a home ....

“Since January 2018, we have verified approximately $3.0 billion in invoices and withheld approximately $23.5 million”

“there has not been a single commercial rebuild permit approved in almost two and a half years since the fires.”

...A federal judge signaled he would allow some civil discovery to proceed in the government's bid to seize the late crime boss Michael Miske's $20 million fortune....

... O'ahu population trends, housing construction activities, land use approvals, and other trends ....

... A Ninth Circuit panel said a federal judge misinterpreted a key aviation liability law when tossing claims against an aircraft manufacturer named in a wrongful death lawsuit ....

... A federal judge signed off on payouts for 119 minors ....

... DHS has received federal approval for a temporary waiver allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households to purchase hot foods using their benefits at authorized retailers statewide, from April 17 through May 16, 2026 ....

...the board to proceed with a final vote before the June 30, 2026 deadline in Act 218....

... Green fills two Honolulu County seats for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2026 ....

... Being recognized as a major disaster is significant because it opens the door for additional federal resources and establishes a shared responsibility between the state and federal government to support our communities ....

... flash flooding ....

... A 1950 Supreme Court ruling prohibits service members from suing the federal government for injuries arising from military service ....

... two on Oahu, one on Big Island ....

...All of Hawaii’s county mayors have released their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year, and most appear to be fiscally responsible....

... too Trumpy for Hawaii roads? ....

... officials say past spills ended and sweeping fixes have made recurrence unlikely ....

... Following rigorous assessment of public water systems impacted by 2021 Red Hill fuel release, EPA issues final drinking water report ....

... the state has secured 80 rooms through April 30, 2026 at the Inn at Schofield ....

... upgrade cost jumps from $20M to $67M ....