Kirk Caldwell

Two former Honolulu officials are expected to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in a public corruption probe tied to a $250,000 payout to the now-jailed former police chief Louis Kealoha. A third official has entered a deferred-prosecution agreement.

Kirk Caldwell announced in a statement Wednesday that he is ending his campaign for governor in the upcoming Democratic primary election. He says lack of funding is a top reason for ending his campaign.

The top Democratic gubernatorial candidates are outlining their priorities as the primary election approaches. Among them is support for families and children. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

Hawaiʻi’s race for governor has three major Democratic Party candidates to date, while a fourth is considering a run. Lt. Gov. Josh Green announced his candidacy on Thursday. Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and former first lady Vicky Cayetano are also running. The primary election is scheduled to be held Aug. 13.

Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said he is confident in the innocence of three people who were officials when he was in office. The three have been indicted for allegedly conspiring to hide the source of public funds used to get former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha to retire during a corruption investigation.

Former Honolulu mayor and 2022 gubernatorial candidate Kirk Caldwell announced he has secured the endorsement of Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Most bars on Oahu spent the past year closed entirely, until just last month, because they were singled out for the most severe restrictions under former…

The City and County of Honolulu signed an agreement with Hitachi worth $918 million over 13 years to operate the long-delayed rail transit system.That…

City Council Member Kymberly Pine announced Monday she will run for Honolulu mayor.Earlier this year, she had signaled her interest in seeking the city's…

"We are in a crisis period." Those were the opening words of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell given during his annual State of the City Address Thursday…