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Honolulu City Council slashed Mayor Blangiardi’s economic development office budget by more than half in a contentious 6-3 vote, prompting veto threats. The cuts could impact film, agriculture, and small business programs across Oahu.
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Honolulu City Council members are challenging Mayor Blangiardi’s proposed $1M+ cut to the Office of Economic Revitalization, which would eliminate nearly 20 positions supporting small businesses. The cuts would impact programs helping entrepreneurs and neighborhood economic recovery efforts citywide.
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Hawaii approved $89.4 million for Honolulu rail as concrete columns rise along the downtown corridor. The funding boost supports accelerated construction on Segment 3, bringing the 2031 downtown opening closer to reality.
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The Honolulu Police Commission selected retired SFPD Assistant Chief David Lazar as HPD’s new police chief, marking the first time in decades an outsider will lead the department. Lazar brings experience with police reform and community policing as he takes over in June.
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Honolulu Police Commission selected retired San Francisco Assistant Chief David Lazar as HPD’s new chief — the first outsider to lead the department since 1932. His reform experience signals the city’s commitment to change following federal oversight.
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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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State approves $89.4M in rail reimbursements for HART after auditors trim $43K in noncompliant charges. Segment 3 construction shows progress along Dillingham Boulevard as concrete columns rise between Kalihi and downtown.
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David Lazar, a retired San Francisco assistant police chief, will become HPD’s 13th chief and first outside hire in 94 years. The Police Commission’s 5-2 vote breaks department tradition amid calls for fresh leadership and reform.
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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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Honolulu City Council approved $350K for outside legal counsel to defend against a lawsuit from Hitachi Rail, operator of the Skyline rail system. The litigation adds another costly legal complication to the troubled rail project.
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