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Landmark Honolulu building to finish $14M renovation this fall

The Michigan-based owner of the landmark Honolulu mixed-use building formerly known as the Gold Bond Building plans to wrap up its $14 million renovation this fall. Redico, a real estate development and investment company that owns the 677 Ala Moana ... >> view original

Autopsy: Honolulu Man Dies After 'Violent Physical Struggle' With Cops

Haleck, 38, died due to “multiple metabolic and cardiac complications” stemming from a what Honolulu Medical Examiner Christopher Happy described as a “violent physical struggle” with Honolulu police. The death was ultimately ruled a homicide — which ... >> view original

Honolulu joins nationwide Let's Move! Outside youth initiative

The Department of Interior, the City and County of Honolulu, YMCA of Honolulu and Kupu Hawaii, a local environmental non-profit, are teaming up to encourage youth to volunteer or participate in outdoor activities to deepen their connection to Hawaii's ... >> view original

IN PICTURES: State-of-the-Art Vessel to Depart for Honolulu Saturday

The Lending Club II, a French-built, 105-foot-long, ultra high-tech trimaran, is currently moored in Rainbow Harbor, right near Gladstone's. Manned by a crew of 20, it will be departing for Honolulu from Pt. Fermin in San Pedro on Saturday at 1:00PM as ... >> view original

Honolulu city workers go home when AC breaks at Fasi building

Monday felt much cooler across the islands as humidity from what was once Tropical Storm Ela moved west and away from the state. Heat index temperatures across the island were in the low- to mid-90s compared to the weekend, when residents felt ... >> view original

Honolulu businessman convicted in tax fraud case

HONOLULU —On Monday, a 61-year-old Kailua man was found guilty of corruptly interfering with the IRS in the collection of his taxes, filing six false tax returns. Related. Fugitive in Oahu multi-million dollar... Jennifer McTigue: Wanted by FBI · Bill ... >> view original

Honolulu law firm expanding its presence on Maui

The Honolulu-based law firm Porter McGuire Kiakona & Chow LLP is expanding its presence on Maui through a partnership with The Ing Law Firm, which has more than 40 years of experience serving Valley Isle clients, a partner for PMKC told PBN. >> view original

Honolulu starts pilot program to target feral chickens

HONOLULU (AP) - Honolulu has hired a pest control company to reduce an explosion of feral chickens on the island. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that the city recently gave an $80,000 contract to Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions as part of a pilot ... >> view original

Why Are 175 Public Housing Units Sitting Vacant While Honolulu Struggles to ...

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority was severely shortchanged by the governor and the Legislature for money to repair vacant units. Unions also blocked continuation of a civil service exemption for maintenance crews, a program that was helping reduce ... >> view original

Honolulu mayor calls for less loopholes in plastic bag ban

Both Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Council Chair Ernie Martin said they are open to strengthening the law, which took effect July 1. The law allows the use of plastic bags if they are at least 2.25 mils thick, reported Hawaii News Now (http://bit.ly ... >> view original