Honolulu County

...Antolini previously worked for Vic Sher, which may explain why the academic is so gung-ho to support the misguided crusade of her old boss....

...Last year, two Harvard researchers found that meeting current U.S. electricity needs with wind would require covering a land area twice the size of California with wind turbines....

...Some states require an analysis of the potential economic impact of certain legislative proposals — an “economic impact statement,” if you will. Hawaii does not....

...Caldwell and Maui Mayor Victorino both know these suits are doomed.  This is just a cheap way to pander to believers of the eco-religion....

...Kahuku residents march in to Caldwell's office to protest windfarm....

...16 parcels, including 3 roadways and numerous other public facilities located within an approximately 41-acre, makai section of Kaka‘ako....

...public meetings Nov 19 and Dec 2....

...In the period between now and when Bill 37 becomes effective, the mayor will work with interested parties to rectify the issues concerning this bill....

...state laws requiring the transportation of a firearm to the police station to register it have already been ruled on by the D.C. Circuit Court and were found unconstitutional.  We expect the same to be found in this situation....

...Hawai'i is the ONLY state without any municipal governments below the county level....

... Its hard being a tweeker ....

...Gun pointed at police during shooting was registered to Ebersole's attorney....

... What happens when a government tries to fix a system that isn’t broken? ....

...Bill 37 amounts to a sweetheart deal for big union labor and will guarantee that the county will have to spend more on future infrastructure projects....

...Caldwell's police will clear the way for a stupid windfarm.  This proves that the problem on Mauna Kea is Harry Kim, not David Ige....

...a proposed policy in Honolulu may prevent nonunion employers from bidding on government projects....

...some cities know the key ingredients for long-term prosperity better than others....

...The heat and high humidity are driving increased demand for air conditioning at the same time overcast skies are diminishing solar output and wind resources are minimal....

...After a public hearing, the Council approved the bill, 7-2, It now goes to the mayor....

...eight U.S. Mayors joined Mike Bloomberg to release the American Cities Climate Challenge Climate Action Playbook, a strategic guide to accelerate and deepen climate action in cities....

...the Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 25, which would add numerous energy conservation requirements for any residential dwelling that is new or remodeled....

...The combined total for 7-weeks stands at 4092 citations issued and 43 persons arrested for 71 offenses....

...Hawaii Energy presents $1.9 million rebate check....

...Did you know you can weigh in on Caldwell’s $772 million splurge on replacing the Blaisdell Arena, a war memorial? Be quick, though....

...the likelihood of all of these projects remains speculative, and the timeframes even more so given BOEM’s decision to review the entire permitting process....

...Average commute time 29.1 minutes....

...more NOVs are anticipated in the coming weeks....

...INRIX: Shared Bikes and Scooters Could Replace Nearly 50 Percent of Downtown Vehicle Trips....

...The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Farrington High School Cafeteria....

...Some of the requirements contradict themselves....

...Keep working three jobs so you can send money to Elon Musk....

...The Department of Planning and Permitting is holding a series of pop-up workshops to gather input on how climate change and sea level rise will affect the area between Kāhala and Pearl City, also known as the Primary Urban Center....

...The average Oahu driver spends 64 hours in congestion each year....

...A supplemental agreement pilot project that provides a wage differential for City & County of Honolulu employees to make $15 an hour....

...Non-profit organizations wishing to create a display on the grounds of the Frank F. Fasi Civic Center during the annual Honolulu City Lights exhibition must submit applications....

... read the full complaint ....

...The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) recently adopted new administrative rules to allow DHHL to administer rentals on Hawaiian homelands. The new rules are awaiting Governor David Ige’s signature....

...Please do not minimize the danger of the current situation: you can easily improve it by dropping the suit....

...Bill 37 would restrict those who can bid on all county projects worth $250,000 or more by requiring that they be willing to adhere to “community workforce agreements.”....

...Bill Would Block 2/3 of Contractors from Bidding on City Contracts.... 

...The PUC spans from Wai‘alae-Kāhala to Pearl City....

...It’s getting hard to take Kirk Caldwell seriously....

...Politicians and trial lawyers eager to sue energy companies over the costs of climate change received an unwelcome message from a university professor....

...WalletHub compared 300 cities of varying sizes across 27 key indicators of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life....

...the project lost its funding at the City Council and is set to close in August....

...1,100 homes were removed from the rental market in the first year of the city’s empty-homes tax....

...“There really is no support. You’d think that Hawaii would kind of be the center for immigration issues.  But I guess if it’s deemed a ‘sanctuary city,’ that’s not well-received.”....

...down from 44 elected in 2017....

... meanwhile the State and City keep building Rail in the alleged inundation zone .... 

... This week, the Honolulu City Council approved an operating budget of $2.8 billion, an increase of 8.8% over last year’s budget and almost $1 million more than the amount proposed by Mayor Kirk Caldwell ....