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That divide centered on Council member Andria Tupola’s Resolution 50 which urges, via a voter-approved charter amendment, that Honolulu’s lifeguard and ambulance services be broken up to create that new department.

Seth Buckley, chairperson of the troubled Honolulu Liquor Commission, intends to step down from that board before year’s end, the city says.

Two nominees don't currently meet state residency requirements.

The report found the commission lacks clear enforcement policies as well structured training and clear performance evaluation criteria.

On January 13, 2018, Hawaiians awoke on that Saturday morning in the belief that a rogue nation had launched nuclear missiles at their homes and had just minutes to say their goodbyes.

The bill that would restrict areas where concealed-carry weapons are allowed on Oʻahu is heading to Mayor Rick Blangardi’s desk. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.

The search for the next chair of Honolulu's liquor commission continues after two candidates withdraw from consideration.

Local governments across the country are discussing laws to establish “sensitive places,” where concealed firearms are not allowed. One bill has already passed through the Hawaiʻi County Council, and a similar bill was introduced at the Honolulu City Council.

The city is receiving $386 million in ARPA funds to respond to the pandemic. At a briefing Monday, the council received an update from the administration as to how it is allocating the money.

During a virtual briefing on Monday, Honolulu city officials discussed its projected $3.92 billion operating budget, some of which is intended to address the citys most urgent concerns -- homelessness