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Honolulu City Council approved $350,000 for legal representation as the city battles Hitachi Rail in court over operational disputes. The legal fees add to the rail project’s mounting costs, now exceeding $12 billion.
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Honolulu EMS has responded to 12 non-fatal child drowning incidents this year, nearly double last year’s count at this time. Ocean Safety officials urge increased vigilance as summer beach season approaches.
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Honolulu City Council pushes back on Mayor Blangiardi’s proposed $1.2M cut to the Office of Economic Revitalization. Small business advocates worry the timing hurts post-pandemic recovery efforts.
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The Honolulu City Council approved $350,000 for legal defense against Hitachi Rail’s lawsuit over disputed rail project costs. The litigation could mean more financial burden for taxpayers already paying billions in rail overruns.
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David Lazar, a retired San Francisco police assistant chief, was chosen as Honolulu’s 13th police chief despite 90% of HPD officers preferring local candidate Mike Lambert. The decision raises questions about department morale and community trust.
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Last week’s intense thunderstorms knocked out power to 8,000 Oahu residents and forced highway closures, raising questions about grid resilience as extreme weather becomes more frequent. Hawaiian Electric faces mounting pressure to modernize aging infrastructure.
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Honolulu Council unanimously creates ambitious task force to eliminate landfills before Waimānalo Gulch closes in 2028. The group has 540 days to develop alternatives that could make Hawaiʻi the first landfill-free state.
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North Kalaheo Bridge repairs have turned six-minute Kailua commutes into 90-minute ordeals through July. Local businesses report major revenue drops as evening traffic delays disrupt windward residents’ routines.
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A second leak in Waimanalo’s 20-inch water main extends conservation orders for 5,800 residents. BWS crews work around the clock on the aging infrastructure as the community adapts to limited water access.
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Hawaii lawmakers extended state income tax relief for five more years, saving middle-income families $800-$1,200 annually. The measure passed after intense final-day negotiations, providing crucial financial relief as Honolulu maintains among the nation’s highest living costs.
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