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Honolulu's rail tax falls more than $8M short of goal

HONOLULU (AP) - Honolulu's planned rail line drew significantly fewer state tax dollars than expected this past quarter. The project received $52.3 million in rail taxes during the quarter that ended June 30. That's more than $8 million short of the ... >> view original

Living Hawaii: Many Residents Are Leaving High-Priced Honolulu

Like the state, the capital's population is increasing, but that doesn't mean the high cost of living isn't driving lots of people out. July 31, 2015 · By Eric Pape. 0 · Join the Discussion. When it comes to the high cost of living, are you the kind of ... >> view original

Assault Charges Filed Against Honolulu Police Officer

Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin has filed a misdemeanor assault charge against Honolulu Police Officer Siave Seti, who was caught on cell phone video slamming a man onto a sidewalk in the Palolo Valley on Feb. 24. On Friday, Seti, 29, pleaded not ... >> view original

Rail votes OK, lawyer says - Honolulu Star

There is no need for the Honolulu City Council to review votes taken on the $6 billion rail project or other key development projects that were called into question by Councilman Romy Cachola last fall, the city's top civil attorney said Friday ... >> view original

Acura of Honolulu's imminent sale puts 84 employees on notice

The owner of Acura of Honolulu has confirmed the dealership's imminent sale to the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, according to a letter obtained by PBN this week. About two weeks ago, Daniel Keppel, owner and principal of Hawaii ... >> view original

Mayor Hires 'Fresh Set of Eyes' to Monitor Honolulu Rail Project

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced the hiring Wednesday of a Bay Area consultant with decades of transit experience to improve oversight of the city's $6 billion commuter rail line. Michael T. Burns is the former head of the Santa Clara Valley ... >> view original

Honolulu Police Arrest Suspect in Assault of State Lawmaker

Police have arrested a juvenile on suspicion of misdemeanor assault in a case involving a Hawaii lawmaker who was attacked in a homeless encampment. Honolulu police spokeswoman Michelle Yu said Friday the suspect is a minor whose name won't be ... >> view original

Take chance for telescope dialogue - Honolulu Star

Beijing was the 2012 host, and Honolulu beat out Paris and Calgary, Canada, as the site of this year's meeting, which is expected to bring $10 million to $20 million into the state. This prestigious gathering of great minds promises to be an ... >> view original

Sand at Ala Moana has complicated past - Honolulu Star

Ala Moana is really the people's park, the primary beach park for most of the people in central Honolulu. Login for more... SUBSCRIBER LOGIN: Email. Password. Forgot Password. Login or sign up below for the complete story. Print Subscribers. ACTIVATION >> view original

Honolulu police officer charged with assault

Attorney General Douglas Chin announced Friday that Honolulu Police Officer Siave Seti, 29, has been charged with Assault in the Third Degree, a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to one year jail and/or a $2,000 fine. The complaint alleges that on ... >> view original