Honolulu Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Honolulu County decreased recently.

Hawaii Ahead Of Biden's Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Honolulu area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Wait List Opening For The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program In Honolulu

Submitted pre-applications will be randomized, and through a lottery, 2,000 selected applications will be placed on the waiting list.

Interest-Free Down-Payment Home Loans Are Now Available In Honolulu

Loans will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified Oʻahu residents.

Kēhaulani Pu‘u Sworn In As Deputy Director Of Parks And Recreation In Honolulu

“We are extremely proud and very grateful Kēhau has joined our city team,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi.

Honolulu City Announces King Kamehameha Day Holiday Schedule

Motorists are cautioned that parking will be restricted in Lanikai over the three-day holiday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Honolulu Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Honolulu County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Honolulu City Invites The Public To Participate In The Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan Update Survey

The public survey will be available online until Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Triennial North Shore Surf Event Calendar Now Available Online

Three-year calendar period runs from Januar 2022 until December 2024.

Honolulu Mayor's Statement On The Unanimous Approval Of The Operating And Capital Improvements Program Budgets

'Our leadership team is 100 percent committed to improving our City and serving the people of O‘ahu.'

2021 Neighborhood Board Election Final Results Posted In Honolulu

Many of the NBs provide live meeting access so anyone can view and participate in their monthly meetings.

Honolulu City Accepts Full Allotment Of 312 Emergency Housing Vouchers From HUD

The Emergency Housing Voucher program is available through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Reopening Of Honolulu City Park Campsites Continues To Allow More Public Opportunities

Under regular circumstances, DPR manages 17 campgrounds with 217 campsites across O‘ahu.

Honolulu City’s Department Of Environmental Services To Smoke Test Portion Of Palolo Valley

ENV crews pump non-toxic smoke into sewer pipes, examine and record locations where the smoke escapes.

Honolulu City To Suspend Mail-In Option For Seniors Renewing A Driver's License

Appointments are recommended at all driver licensing centers on Oahu.

Honolulu City Announces Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available.

Outdoor Mask Mandate To Be Removed; Tournaments, Surf Competitions And Regattas To Be Allowed In Honolulu

The face covering rules for indoors remains unchanged and in effect.

Newly Acquired Beach Right Of Way Open To The Public In Portlock Honolulu

This resolution authorized the City to file a lawsuit in Circuit Court to acquire the pedestrian easement through eminent domain.

City And County's WorkHawaii Youth Program To Be Featured In National Webinar On Innovation In Employment Recovery In Honolulu

The hour-long live webinar is scheduled to feature the Hawai‘i representatives along with three other innovative vocational programs.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Honolulu Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi Appoints Colleen Hanabusa To HART Board

HART board members are volunteers and are not compensated for their service.

Storm Water Quality Division Announces Storm Water Hero Category Finalists For 18th Annual Youth Xchange Video Contest In Honolulu

For more information on the video contest and a full list of finalists, visit the video contest page at https://olelo.org/yxc2021/.

Real ID Enforcement Deadline Extended To May 2023 In Honolulu

More than 75 percent of Oahu motorists now have a REAL ID driver’s license that features a star in a gold circle at the top.

Emergency Repairs Beginning For Kailua Beach Park Boat Ramp In Honolulu

Project expected to take two weeks to complete.

Kālia Mobility Plaza Transportation Hub At Ala Moana Virtual Meeting Scheduled For April 29 In Honolulu

An online Community Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Online Reservation System Launching For Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve In Honolulu

System publicly available Monday, April 26 for reservations beginning Wednesday, April 28.

Honolulu City Releases Annual Sustainability Report And First-Ever Climate Action Plan For Oʻahu

To learn more and to review both the 2021 Annual Sustainability Report and the Climate Action Plan, visit resilientoahu.org.

House Speaker Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions

Scott Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about is methods and his goal is growing.

Kahele Eyes Overdue Hawaii Projects For Biden’s Jobs Plan

The congressman wants to use federal money to replace cesspools, update wastewater treatment plants and fix ailing bridges and roads.

State Awarded Money To A Bidder That Blew The Deadline

The Department of Health says “crossed wires” led it to initially award $2 million to Sand Island Treatment Center.

Kauai Police Chief’s Rising Star Began To Fall Last Year

Kauai Police Chief Todd Raybuck spent the last two years building community goodwill and fixing problems within his department.

Another $800M For Rail? Don’t Count On It, Schatz Says

Hawaii’s senior senator says there’s little appetite in Washington to appropriate more federal funds for the troubled and overbudget rail.

Ala Wai Boulevard Complete Streets Virtual Meeting Scheduled For April 14 In Honolulu

Complete Streets is the City’s policy to design streets for all roadways users, regardless of their age or ability.

Department Of Design And Construction Director Appointed As Ambassador Of The Army Reserve Of The Pacific In Honolulu

The Army Reserve of the Pacific, the 9th Mission Support Command, is a vital and major contributor to the stability of the Pacific Rim.

Federal Taxes In Honolulu County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Honolulu County.

Honolulu City's Holiday Schedule For Prince Kuhio Day

Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available.

Honolulu Mayor Meets With Wedding Industry Demonstrators

Mayor Rick Blangiardi listened to members of the wedding industry during a demonstration outside of Honolulu Hale.

Resolution Reached Between City And Kokonut Koalition For Koko Crater Safety Mitigation

​Three-phase effort includes immediate safety improvements with removal, replacement of steel platform to be addressed in separate project.

Gonser, Hedge Picked To Lead The Office Of Climate Change, Sustainability And Resiliency In Honolulu

In addition to the role of Executive Director for CCSR, Gonser serves as the City’s Chief Resilience Officer.

New Tier 3 Modified Conditions Approved In Honolulu

To view the new Tier 3 details and the reopening strategy please visit OneOahu.org.