Oahu’s largest council district is up for grabs by a crop of political newcomers. The post Honolulu City Council Race: Oahu’s North Shore Is Getting New Blood  appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

“For decades, new homes have been built for rich speculators, not kamaaina.” The post Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 8 — Charmaine Doran appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

“It is time to speak about and commit to addressing the criminal and mentally ill homeless that affordable housing will simply not address.” The post Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 8 — Val Okimoto appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

The CD 2 seat is open with the departure of Kai Kahele but the contest drew little interest from the state’s political office-seekers. The post Hawaii’s Congressional District 2 Race: Veteran Tokuda Vs. Newcomer Branco appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

Tired of the long wait for action, City Council member Esther Kiaaina takes residents’ pleas for peace and quiet direct to helicopter companies. The post Honolulu Councilwoman Takes Up The Fight Against Tour Helicopters appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.