Honolulu County

... 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 ....

... the declaration would unlock critical federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ....

...an Uzi Submachine gun, a pistol with an installed machinegun conversion device, at least two firearms with obliterated serial numbers, two short-barreled rifles, an AR-style pistol with an installed suppressor/silencer, and one firearm suppressor/silencer....

“FEMA remains fully prepared to provide support as needed.  While the shutdown impacts some routine operations, immediate response needs are not affected.”

... to increase the bill of a typical residential customer on Oʻahu by about $3.62 per month ....

... Aircrews assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Hawaii, conduct overflights and assess flash flooding impacts in Waialua and Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu March 20, 2026 ....

... Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Treatment Phase 2 ....

“Forfeiture-land is a place where the normal rules don’t work.”

... state and county testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in the first half of March 2026 ....

... Failure of the dam could result in catastrophic flooding ....

... McKenna today appointed two individuals to serve in the District Court of the First Circuit (island of Oʻahu), and one individual to serve in the District Court of the Third Circuit (island of Hawaiʻi) ....

...Miske and others conspired to obstruct an earlier criminal forfeiture proceeding by smuggling fentanyl into prison so that Miske could die by overdose and thereby thwart the forfeiture of his criminal proceeds, estimated at over $20 million....

... Manago has 61 cases going back to year 2000 on ECourtKokua ....

"Honolulu seeks a forward-thinking leader capable of modernizing operations and advancing a fully integrated, community-centered policing model."

... April 9 thru May 21, 2026 ....

... She accused Moon of forcing her to have sex with other men for his “pleasure,” starting in April 2024 and continuing until September 2025 ....

... drone video from Waialua, Haleiwa Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 ....

... Taking a class from an unapproved or expired instructor could delay your permit process and create unnecessary complications ....

... The lawsuit, filed in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination during the recruitment for a Film Commissioner position ....

“...Never fear, The Posse is here!....”

... HART’s counter suit includes a detailed analysis of how large-project government contractors manipulate the system to jack up costs ....

... Despite evidence to the contrary, politicians continue to believe they can boost the economy through spending programs ....

... Federal prosecutors couldn't make criminal bribery charges stick for a former Honolulu prosecutor and engineering firm executives, but civil versions of the claims may live to see another trial ....

"OER’s priority was to create staffing capacity over economic recovery and revitalization."

... The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations ....

... resulting in the safe location and recovery of eight children between the ages of 13 and 17. Two children recovered in the operation had been reported as runaways over one year ago ....

... P065 proposes setting up a volunteer Cost of Government Commission to help identify inefficiencies and waste in city operations. Honolulu is the only county in the state without such a commission ....

... another product of Hawaii CWS foster care system ....

Those who used the Navy water system around the time of the 2021 fuel release, regardless of their current residence, are encouraged to take the survey.

... the installation is managing a sustained strain on barracks capacity that will continue for several years as the Army modernizes its infrastructure in Hawaii ....

... Waipahu Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Paying Adults to Sexually Abuse Children During Livestreamed Internet Videos ....

... "woke lawfare" ....

... Honolulu 16th-highest cost of living ....

... In Honolulu, health care costs 8.69% of median monthly income, 15th highest in USA.  And most of the top 15 cities have substantially lower median incomes ....

... Proposal 064: Streamline housing approvals via reform of zoning variance hearing and notice rules ....

... Civil Service often results in rigid and time-consuming recruitment processes that make it difficult for the City to attract and retain qualified professionals ....

... some properties were re-classified within high-risk zones — known as Special Flood Hazard Areas — for the first time ....