Rick Blangiardi

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi feels a sense of urgency in his second term and this new year to tackle the state's homeless and housing crisis. The Conversation spoke with Blangiardi on Wednesday morning about the new addition to his cabinet, plus efforts to finalize the Oʻahu landfill site.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi discusses how he intends to address homelessness and the housing crisis; Hawaiʻi Pacific University says competition is stiff for spots in a new physician's assistant training program

The City and County of Honolulu administration expects another attempt at a federal funding freeze and is preparing for what could be a more “targeted” approach.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has officially begun his second term. He was sworn in last night, saying his team will continue to work on the key issues impacting Oahu such as homelessness, rail and reforming the Department of Planning and Permitting.

It has been almost five years since the state Land Use Commission ordered the city to close the Waimānalo Gulch Landfill by 2028. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on the roadblocks that have limited the city from finding a new landfill location.

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index analyzed 173 cities worldwide based on 30 categories of living standards.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi sailed to reelection, getting enough votes in the primary election to win out-right. HPR's Ashley Mizuo has more.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has assigned Kurt Lager to be the temporary director for the city’s Department of Ocean Safety. Lager served as the department's acting director for months prior.

Honolulu city employees, lawmakers and board members can no longer receive gifts worth over $50. The new law comes after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision weakening federal bribery laws.

West Oaʻhu will likely see a new sports complex near Kalaeloa in the next few years — and it will include a city racetrack.