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Pig hunters are becoming the de facto first responders for residents who feel threatened by growing herds.

The city is also seeking new nominees for a commissioner vacancy.

When pesky birds became a problem at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell, the city had to get creative for a solution. Among them are giant inflatables that serve as scarecrows.

The city-approved $2 price hike to enter the 42-acre zoo in Waikiki took effect Saturday. Tickets for general admission adults are now $21, while general admission for children age 3 to 12 is $13.

Honolulu’s homeless sweeps and other “anti-houseless” laws should be ruled illegal and unconstitutional because they violate Hawaii’s state constitutional prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Oahu Circuit Court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii.

Honolulu and the state both recently enacted laws establishing “sensitive places” where the “public carry of firearms” is prohibited, but the measures conflict when it comes to how properties that do allow guns on the premises are required to communicate that to their customers.

The two bills are meant to act as quick relief, with more comprehensive measures still in discussion.

Three Honolulu City Council members had to formally reject their over 64% pay hikes in writing prior to the start of the new fiscal year, which began July 1.

Question: Regarding the $350 property tax rebate, when and how will this rebate be received? Will it be a check or a credit to the real estate tax due in the next installment or something else? How will we be notified? Do we have to fill anything out?

Less than a month remains before the Honolulu City Council sees a more than 64% pay boost and Mayor Rick Blangiardi and top city executives receive a nearly 12.6% salary increase.