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Starting May 1, the City and County of Honolulu's Bill 57 goes into effect, letting businesses choose if they will allow guns on their property with proper signage. The bill was signed into law by Mayor Rick Blangiardi on March 31.
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The Honolulu Salary Commission voted 5-1 this week in favor of increasing salaries for elected officials, including a 64% increase to $113,000 for councilmembers. The raises drew some community complaints and opposition. HPR's Casey Harlow reports.
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The Blangiardi Administration announced Monday that two Honolulu city departments are undergoing leadership changes.
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About 94,000 tons of commercial food waste goes into Oʻahu’s H-POWER every year. The Oʻahu Compost Project plans to divert that waste by turning old food into compost.
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Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced the new show will be taking over the 20,000-square-foot theatre at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber. The resort said the local firm G70 will be the head architects on the project, with help from RLB Honolulu.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced his candidates for the Oʻahu Historic Preservation Commission. The county passed legislation to establish the commission in 1990, but it's never been put to use.
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Affordable housing is on the mind of many. Each mayor made it a key point in his respective state of the country address this month. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon dives deeper on how each county plans to increase housing infrastructure this next year.
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It’s been a week since Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi outlined his priorities in the State of the City address. Now he's coming to a neighborhood near you in a series of town hall meetings. They kick off in ʻEwa on Tuesday and then head to Waiʻanae on Thursday.
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Each of Hawaiʻi's four mayors gives their annual State of the County address in March. Housing, infrastructure, jobs, tourism and the budget consistently remain top of mind for the local leaders. HPR reporters tuned into the speeches on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui to learn the latest.
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The rules around wedding photography, tour groups, and other commercial activities at Oʻahu parks and beaches may once again change with a new city proposal. The proposal would reverse the efforts of previous city councils and community members. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.