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Transcripts Detail Effort To Secure Quiet Payoff For Corrupt Police Chief Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Transcripts Detail Effort To Secure Quiet Payoff For Corrupt Police Chief

The defendants were caught on tape talking about how to arrange the retirement deal without asking the City Council's permission.

Miske Trial: Honolulu Accountant Testifies About 2017 Kidnapping David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Trial: Honolulu Accountant Testifies About 2017 Kidnapping

The event is outlined in a plea agreement reached by one of Michael Miske’s former co-defendants.

Domestic Abuse Case Against Ikaika Anderson Dismissed David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Domestic Abuse Case Against Ikaika Anderson Dismissed

The former Honolulu city council member said he is "relieved that this assault upon my character and reputation is over."

Miske Trial: ‘Master Manipulator’ Or ‘Self-Made Businessman’? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske Trial: ‘Master Manipulator’ Or ‘Self-Made Businessman’?

After a prolonged jury selection process, the trial of the accused Honolulu racketeering boss began with opening statements.

Denby Fawcett: A Free Hula Show At The Waikiki Shell Is OK But Commercial Plans Raise Questions

Denby Fawcett: A Free Hula Show At The Waikiki Shell Is OK But Commercial Plans Raise Questions

A nonprofit group dedicated to protecting Kapiolani Park says the plan for commercial entertainment violates the conditions of the park's charitable trust.

Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Mississippi Publisher Looks To Buy Struggling Star-Advertiser And Other Hawaii Papers

Media mogul David Black, who merged Honolulu's two daily newspapers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Canada.

Miske’s Daughter-In-Law Agrees To ‘Fully Cooperate’ In Last-Minute Plea Deal David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Miske’s Daughter-In-Law Agrees To ‘Fully Cooperate’ In Last-Minute Plea Deal

Delia Fabro-Miske's agreement with prosecutors leaves only two defendants in the federal trial as jury selection continues.

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame Screenshot/Sheyna Lei Baysa/2024

Video Of Makiki Ditch Debris Flow Sparks Discussion Of Who’s To Blame

Heavy rain this week led to a deluge of household items flowing down waterways toward the ocean, and residents say the problem has gotten worse.

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative

A draft design includes more tree cover, wider walkways, fitness equipment, an upgrade to its skate rink and a hula mound.

Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents?

Honolulu mulls proposed changes to rules that supporters say would help more locals find housing. Critics say they would benefit developers more.