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Rick Blangiardi Is Running For A 2nd Term As Honolulu Mayor David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Rick Blangiardi Is Running For A 2nd Term As Honolulu Mayor

Nobody has completed the paperwork to run against him, but potential candidates have until June 4 to do so.

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long? Courtesy: HPD

‘Chronic Abuse’ Led To A 10-Year-Old’s Death. How Did It Go Undetected So Long?

Geanna Bradley's legal guardians and a grandmother were arrested nearly a month after police found her body with severe injuries in their home.

How Much Housing Should Be Allowed In Oahu’s Business Districts? Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2021

How Much Housing Should Be Allowed In Oahu’s Business Districts?

The City Council is considering a bill that would expand the number of mixed-use districts in Honolulu amid a worsening housing crisis.

Former Miske Co-Defendant Is Back In Federal Custody After A Waikiki Brawl Courtesy: SBBL Law

Former Miske Co-Defendant Is Back In Federal Custody After A Waikiki Brawl

Meanwhile, Michael Miske's federal trial was postponed for a week because a juror is sick.

The State And The City Have New Homeless Czars. Can Teamwork Provide Needed Momentum? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The State And The City Have New Homeless Czars. Can Teamwork Provide Needed Momentum?

Sam Moku and John Mizuno have a relationship that dates back to their time playing football at the University of Hawaii.

Miske Defense Suggests Witness Lied About Confession To Curry Favor With Prosecutors Madeleine Valera/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Defense Suggests Witness Lied About Confession To Curry Favor With Prosecutors

Wayne Miller, who is cooperating as part of a 2020 plea agreement, said he had "nothing to gain by lying" about the 2016 killing of Johnathan Fraser.

Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Campaign Donations Roll In For Honolulu Mayor’s Reelection Bid

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.

Miske Defense Calls Key Government Witness A Career Criminal Who ‘Fooled Everybody’ David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Defense Calls Key Government Witness A Career Criminal Who ‘Fooled Everybody’

Wayne Miller has testified that he often purchased guns for Miske and helped plan and "prepare" for the killing of 21-year-old Johnathan Fraser.

Honolulu Businesses Hurt By Rail Construction Could Get Relief But Hurdles Remain David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu Businesses Hurt By Rail Construction Could Get Relief But Hurdles Remain

The City Council approved an effort to jump-start an existing fund, but it's unclear where the money will come from.