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Salary commissioners say the pay bumps are necessary to keep pace with public sector union raises and to ensure salaries are on par with officials' job duties.
By: Ben Angarone
The paramedics, who were removed from their posts in August 2023 and brought back per an arbitrator’s order in 2025, are owed two years of backpay each.
The city has no timeline for when it can be fully repaired.
The provisional account would be used for covering disaster relief and routine operations.
The mayor designated Formby’s deputy Krishna Jayaram to fill the slot, which is subject to City Council approval.
The plan is a long time coming but gained momentum in the aftermath of this spring’s devastating Kona low storms.
Meanwhile, keiki homelessness has shot up 43% since 2022, a new report shows. Meanwhile, keiki homelessness has shot up 43% since 2022, a new report shows.
By: Ben Angarone
As crews continue to repair roads damaged by this spring’s Kona low storms, a reader asks when to expect restored access to a prized Oʻahu nature spot.
By: Ben Angarone
The online retail giant proposes building a huge new warehouse in West Oʻahu to keep up with Hawaiʻi’s increasing demand.
By: Ben Angarone
Members of the public had little opportunity to comment on the raises, which are paid for with their tax dollars.
