Honolulu City Council

Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization is ceasing operations — a decision made weeks after the City Council cut a majority of its funding and staff positions in early July.

Incumbents mostly ruled the day and several top races were decided early Saturday night, even with historically low voter turnout.

Trevor Ozawa takes first place in the Honolulu City Council after Chair Tommy Waters was disqualified.

In July, Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters was ruled ineligible to run for his third consecutive council term this year, and a decision on his appeal is still pending.

With Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters ineligible to run, HPR hears reactions from District 4 voters and the candidates in the race.

Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori speaks with HPR about his journey and connection with the Pacific; HPR speaks with District 4 voters and Tommy Waters about his ousting from the election.

Access to land is one of the most significant barriers for farmers’ success on Oʻahu, according to an interim report from the Honolulu City Council’s Agricultural Development Task Force.

A First Circuit Court judge made the ruling Monday that Tommy Waters had already won the last two elections for his seat, so he cannot run again in November.

The Honolulu City Council could join other county councils in opposing aquarium fishing.

The City and County of Honolulu budget this year includes $18 million for resilience hubs to shelter residents during natural disasters. City lawmakers want to ensure they can handle severe weather.