Commissioners want to avoid controversial big pay bumps like last year's by phasing them in. Meanwhile, they're proposing a new 3% raise for council members and the mayor.

The officers, who were fired this month by the Honolulu Police Department, are also facing criminal charges.

Rick Blangiardi is so far unopposed in his quest for a second term. Five City Council members up for reelection got over $219,000 as a group during the last half of 2023.

Duane Kaaialii Jr. filed a lawsuit after surveillance video showed the suspect had leg tattoos, which he does not.

Residents near beaches and legal hiking trails will not be able to restrict parking in their neighborhoods.

Council members will appoint somebody to fill the slot.

Draft Honolulu City Council legislation would raise the stakes for landlords who allow illegal gambling in their units.

The measure has stumbled over concerns about public access and traffic.

The lawsuits included a fatal police shooting case and the city's effort to seize property in Waikiki for affordable housing.

HPD patrol districts have been told to refresh their contacts with other emergency agencies.