City and County of Honolulu

Bytemarks Café: The Oʻahu Resilience Strategy

By • Jun 26, 2019
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On this edition of Bytemarks Café, a look at the City and County of Honolulu's Oʻahu Resiliency Strategy. Find out what went into the development of the plan, and what actions can be taken to build a more resilient island community.

A Longer Wait Expected For Changes At The Blaisdell

By • Jun 7, 2019
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Honolulu’s Blaisdell Center is heading for some changes—but not as quickly as city leaders had hoped. Pacific Business News has learned of a legislative speed bump that’s delaying the process.

Bulk Waste Pilot Program To Begin Monday In Urban Honolulu

By • May 29, 2019
Casey Harlow

Starting Monday, a new pilot program for bulky trash collection takes effect for Honolulu's urban core. City officials say it's an effort to prevent illegal dumping in neighborhoods, and minimize trash on curbs and sidewalks.

Honolulu Affordable Housing Pilot Program Signed Into Law

By • May 21, 2019
Casey Harlow

A measure to promote the building of affordable rental units in Honolulu is now a law.

Honolulu Salary Commission Approves Pay Raises For Top City Officials

By • Apr 16, 2019
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Barring any action by the City Council, most of Honolulu's top officials will get a 3.5% pay raise this year. The city's Salary Commission agreed on the pay hike for positions ranging from the mayor to the deputy fire and police chiefs. 

Public Comment Period Not Extended Afterall For Ala Moana Beach Park Project

By • Mar 25, 2019
City and County of Honolulu

Updated: March 25, 2019, 7:22 p.m.  

Plans to extend the period for public comment on a proposal to renovate Ala Moana Regional Park hit a roadblock tonight. Earlier in the day, the City Council's Parks, Community Services and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee provided an update on the project, and heard testimony from residents, some of whom objected to aspects of the proposal.

Honolulu Completes ADA Requirements from Federal Consent Decree

By • Feb 15, 2019
Mayor Caldwell's Office

The City and County of Honolulu has reached an agreement in completing a street improvement project that was ordered under a 1997 federal consent decree.