City and County of Honolulu

Until now, the city’s pest control vendor has only trapped and removed feral chickens from city-owned properties. But a new contract makes those services available to private property owners as well. Noisy chickens are one of the top complaints the city receives. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

The recent Maui fires have increased the importance of having a plan in place on every island to guide the recovery process after a natural disaster. Oʻahu’s plan is currently in the works. Matt Gonser, the city’s chief sustainability officer, is asking residents to share their stories of how they’ve been impacted by recent natural disasters via an online survey.

The City and County of Honolulu has suspended short-term rental regulations in response to the Maui wildfires and emergency proclamations. The 30-day limit on rentals will be halted until Aug. 31. This is to make more housing available for those who were displaced.

Community volunteer group Friends of Ha‘ikū Stairs filed a suit against the City and County of Honolulu earlier this week. The plaintiffs argue that the city's violating the state's environmental protection act.

The Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation is looking to better connect residents and visitors to local parks. A new interactive map shows the location of Oʻahu's recreational facilities. It is the latest in a series of online maps created by the city.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi is challenging the City and County of Honolulu's sweeps of homeless encampments. This lawsuit targets the city’s sit-lie ban, park closure hours and sidewalk nuisance laws. It requests the court stop these actions, "unless and until there is adequate shelter."

By January, around 850 bars and clubs in Honolulu will be required to carry the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. It's commonly known by the brand name Narcan.

The city hopes to select a new administrator by the end of the summer. This comes after two finalists withdrew their names in the spring.

The City and County of Honolulu has reopened its Nonprofit Relief Program application. Nonprofits that have been financially impacted by COVID-19 can apply for the $15 million available through the program.

Naloxone, known commonly by the brand name Narcan, is a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses. Bill 28, which passed through the Honolulu City Council on Wednesday, would require at least two doses be on hand at "high-risk" venues, including bars, pubs and clubs, beginning next year.