Honolulu County

... Hawaii’s gross domestic product is down by 4.43% since 2019, yet even as the economy suffers, all four counties seem determined to spend like crazy ....

... overtime cards, which document overtime requests and approval for payroll purposes, are managed manually, increasing the risk for human error, abuse, and fraud ....

... After taking a straw poll, the commission narrowed the field to Logan and Ebner, choosing to go outside the embattled department for its next leader ....

... 90 minutes with the four finalists for HPD Chief ....

... homeless shelter population drops 24% ....

...Community invited to provide input on Economic and Workforce Development through community engagement survey....

... Honolulu Parks & Rec partnering with Board of Water of Supply to exceed call for 10% water reduction ....

... We ranked 200 cities based on 16 key indicators of renovation pricy-ness ....

... Solid waste disposal costs can be reduced by diverting recyclable waste to the H-POWER waste to energy facility ....

... Is there a public safety hazard?  DPP’s Michael Silva can’t say ....

... that includes but is not limited to wind, solar, biomass and biofuels. Standalone energy storage proposals also will be accepted ....

... According to the State Department of Health, 100.0% of those 65 years and older on O‘ahu have completed their initial series of COVID-19 vaccination ....

... Oahu's available vacation rentals have already fallen over 37% since 2019, more than any other island ....

... a new city enforcement division consisting of seven new employees whose sole duty will be to ferret out Honolulu homeowners who dare to rent out their homes or parts of their homes for less than 90 days ....

... More than $1 billion is being poured into the defueling and cleanup efforts connected to the Red Hill fuel storage facility in Hawaii, but one lawmaker said more money is needed ....

... It’s one of the best-kept secrets this session .... 

... The measure was passed by the Honolulu City Council on April 13, 2022 by a vote of 8-to-1 .... 

... Oahu tightened the screws in 2019. Yet, housing prices still went up. Even when vacation rental usage declined during the lockdowns, it didn’t result in a significant drop in housing costs....

... respecting the State religion by celebrating our efforts to get closer to the goddess Gaia ....

... Federal Jury Convicts Big Island Pain Doctor Rudolph B. Puana of Conspiracy and Distribution of Oxycodone and Fentanyl ....

... commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ....

... residents’ opinions across 10 facets of the community: Economy; Mobility; Community Design; Utilities; Safety; Natural Environment; Parks and Recreation; Health and Wellness; Education, Arts, and Culture; and Inclusivity and Engagement ....

... 13,690 more people moved out of the metro area than moved in over the last year ....

... On March 7, 2022, Co-Vice Chair of Honolulu Liquor Commission, Darren Y Lee, resigned ‘effective immediately’ .... 

... “These wells will add to our existing knowledge of the hydrogeology of the area and provide for long term monitoring of our water resources” ....

... following a series of leadership and oversight failures at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ....

"... Red Hill is not going to be shut down anytime soon or in the foreseeable future ...."

... Case’s Appropriations Committee will review the request as part of the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request ....

... BWS has requested all Oʻahu water users to voluntarily decrease water usage by 10% ....

... The health advisory for all 19 zones and Manana Housing has been amended and water in these zones is safe to drink ....

... Expensive coastal markets in California and Hawaii saw home value growth wallop local median incomes by the largest amounts ....

... slim pickings ....

... the only declared Hawaii Republican gubernatorial candidate to previously hold elected office has divorced her cocaine-dealer husband ....

... Austin was forced to give Schatz something and Schatz secured a vague promise out into the future that is non-binding with no funds for closure.  Conversely, the Omnibus spending Bill is quite detailed in what it funds, and funds for Decommissioning are missing ....

"...We submitted a Recovery Plan to the FTA, proposing to amend the Full Funding Grant Agreement to the following scope: 18.75 miles/19 stations through Downtown, to the Civic Center Station, which is 1.25 miles and 2 stations short of Ala Moana Center...."

... the government has reacted in a typical knee-jerk fashion ....

... Honolulu ‘ethics’ function--covering up for the big sharks while spearfishing manini to make it look like they are doing something ....

... $150 Million In New Federal Funding To Defuel, Permanently Close Red Hill, Clean Up Water  ....

“These are the kinds of successes the Administration and Legislature envisioned when it passed $32 million in ‘Ohana Zone funds to address homelessness statewide.”

"...After close consultation with senior civilian and military leaders, I have decided to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility in Hawaii...."

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

... Bill 9 would impose a 3% property tax surcharge ....

... Rapid Rehousing provides short-term rental assistance and supportive services to assist people in obtaining housing quickly ....

... Firm renewable energy differs from intermittent resources such as solar and wind in that it is available for use at all times ....

... The online survey asked community members to rank eight priorities for the use of the City’s multi-million dollar share of the Fiscal Recovery Fund ....

"...Art’s management background at Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Workers Local Union 293 and his experience on the Planning Commission make him the perfect candidate...."

... The Emergency Order issued by DOH on December 6, 2021 specifies that the Navy must hire a qualified independent contractor, to be approved by DOH ....

... The decision not to extend the emergency order means the Safe Access O‘ahu program, which required businesses such as restaurants, fitness centers, and events that served food, to verify employees and customers were fully vaccinated or had a negative COVID-19 test, will no longer be a government mandate ....

... Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Oahu Feb. 25-28 to meet with families and senior officials and to see first-hand the progress that has been made in restoring and protecting the island’s safe drinking water ....

... Ige will choose one of the three who, remarkably, don't include former HSTA president Rosenlee ....