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The Honolulu City Council this week approved a resolution to establish the strategy against the impacts of climate change.
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An upcoming bribery trial against Honolulu’s former top prosecutor won’t be delayed despite an ongoing investigation into allegations that a defendant threatened the judge who had been presiding over the case, which prompted his unexpected recusal last month.
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WalletHub compared 180 most populated American cities and examined key indicators of happiness in a number of different categories. Here's how cities in Hawaiʻi fared.
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The commission wants to give councilmembers and top department officials a 3.59% raise for the upcoming fiscal year. It's part of an ongoing plan to ensure competitive salaries and help fill a high vacancy rate. Some of the highest city positions would not receive increases because their salaries were deemed adequate, such as the mayor and the managing director. HPR's Mark Ladao explains.
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It's been about a month since the city and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement announced a plan to bring back a free hula show at the Waikiki Shell Amphitheater. But the Kapiolani Park Preservation Society has raised concerns that the event is a prelude to a commercial lūʻau show.
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The survey is to help city officials better understand residents’ awareness of flood risk, knowledge of flood insurance, and experience with flooding events.
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The department is responsible for delivering IT services to its employees, as well as Oʻahu residents, businesses and visitors.
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An issue with delayed pickup for refuse and recycling in East Oʻahu last week could soon impact the entire island due to a shortage of available collection trucks. Over the past five fiscal years, the Department of Environmental Services has ordered a total of 73 new trucks but only received 17. No new trucks have been delivered since November 2020. HPR's Pixie Clay has more.
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City and County of Honolulu officials didn't explain why there was a lack of collection vehicles, but assures the pick-ups will be made over the next couple of days.
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The Honolulu Building Board of Appeals has upheld a Department of Planning and Permitting decision to revoke the building permits for a residential construction project on Sierra Drive near Kaimukī. Neighbors had complained the development was not compliant with rules meant to curb monster homes. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.