The city is also still trying to determine how much it might owe to Honolulu police officers and other union members who worked during the pandemic.

Three challengers face Mayor Rick Blangiardi, who claims many successes in his first term.

The 54-year-old had dedicated much of her life to creating a home for the homeless in Waianae and was one of the inspirations for the kauhale or tiny home movement in Hawaii.

Commissioners will meet next year to discuss amending the city’s charter.

Senior citizens are having a particularly hard time paying for safety upgrades mandated several years ago after a fatal high-rise fire on Oahu.

The parks department says the mini park offers little recreational value to the public, but some residents say the space should remain open to everyone.

Residents say that the closure of Tantalus Drive leaves them in a dangerous situation, blocking their emergency access.

As the city updates its development plan for urban Honolulu, officials hope to achieve more goals than they have since the last update.

Honolulu is constantly trying to deploy buses more efficiently and to deal with changes, such as the new rail line. But adjusting routes can disrupt daily routines.

The city had closed the park more than a month ago to prevent hikers from accessing a trail leading to the site where the Haiku Stairs are being dismantled.