“Beaches should not be used for profit”

Kailua residents are organizing to prevent commercial activities at area beaches.

Telling the truth is no disservice

Cayetano responds to the Star-Advertiser's criticism of his release of rail-related emails.

City should provide cost breakdown of Occupy Honolulu raids

An open letter to Councilmember Romy M. Cachola calling for an analysis of Bill 54 enforcement costs.

An open letter in defense of Hawaii’s environment & open government

This open letter is being circulated by Hawaii's Thousand Friends, The Sierra Club, Defend Oahu Coalition, Save Sunset Beach Coalition, Save O’ahu Farmlands Alliance, Keep The Country, Hawaii SEED, Friends of Makakiko, Country Talk Story, and Livable Hawaii Kai Hui.

Gabbards receive no-bid contract

The State Department of Health announced its intention last month to award a $25,040 no-bid contract to the Healthy Hawaii Coalition, a nonprofit group founded and controlled by Senator Mike Gabbard and his daughter, Honolulu City Councilmember Tulsi Gabbard.

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The group is also absent from the list of Health Department contractors in the State Procurement Office database.

Superferry headed to Okinawa

The contract is anticipated to extend to last for one year and will end with the delivery of the vessel to Naha, Okinawa, Japan, where it will provide services to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. Future plans for the HSV Alakai are uncertain, but it is possible the Navy will refit the vessel for military service given its availability.

HPD launches online reporting site

A new HPD website allows residents to file police reports online.

Search is on for new Kamehameha Schools trustee

The new trustee will replace Chair J. Douglas Ing, whose term ends in June. Application deadline is May 18.