Politics in Honolulu runs on local elections, city council decisions and government policy, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes the legislation impacting the city and the civic issues that shape daily governance.
Advocates celebrated in Kalihi after Oahu voters approved a charter amendment limiting Honolulu police help with federal immigration enforcement.
Live Poll
Should local police in your community be limited from assisting federal immigration enforcement?
Students and community members dropped off ballots at Honolulu Hale ahead of the 2026 midterm general election.
The U.S.S. Michael Murphy docked at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after deploying with over 600 sailors in December 2025.
Live Poll
Do you trust your local council to conduct its business openly?
A lawsuit alleges five councilmembers discussed leadership posts privately before a November 5 public vote.
Live Poll
Should Honolulu adopt a ranked choice voting system for local nonpartisan offices?
Oahu residents will decide on a measure to change how candidates for nonpartisan offices are elected.
Live Poll
Should only citizens be allowed to vote in U.S. elections?
A 45-year-old man faces federal charges for allegedly voting in the 2024 election despite not being a U.S. citizen.
Coverage takes in election results, public debate on city policy, local legislative sessions and shifting public opinion. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. The unique structure of the local government means that individual council members hold significant influence over project approvals and district spending. Public engagement with civic issues often intensifies during major zoning discussions and budget hearings.
