Hawaii's economic growth projection for 2025 has been lowered to 1.2%, with factors such as tariffs, a tourism slowdown, and inflation cited. Yet, the state's labor market remains strong.

The first phase of Hale O Piʻikea I, offering 89 units of affordable housing in Maui, opens for applications, catering to individuals and families earning 30%-60% of the AMI.

Construction of Kuilei Place in Honolulu's Mō‘ili‘ili neighborhood aims to alleviate housing pressures with over 1,000 homes, advanced sustainability features, and diverse amenities.

The DHHL plans to award over 2,600 leases to Native Hawaiian families by 2025, with 29 developments in progress, including in West Oʻahu and West Hawaiʻi.

Environmental soil sampling is scheduled at the former Kekaha Sugar Mill site in Kauai from April 21 to May 2, funded by a $300,000 EPA grant. The project assesses potential contamination to prepare for safe redevelopment.

Nearly 300 Native Hawaiians are closer to homeownership after DHHL facilitated the selection of 91 turnkey homes in Waikapū, Maui, addressing long-standing housing needs under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

The Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission will hold a free fair housing conference on April 24, 2025, to educate on equal housing rights and law compliance.

EAH Housing opens applications for Kai Olino Family Apartments after setbacks, offering affordable homes in Kaua‘i with a Zoom lottery for applicants.

Maui County announces mailing of 2025 real property assessment notices and offers details on appeals, exemptions, and support for those affected by wildfires.

The Kaua‘i Housing Agency rescheduled the Waimea 400 Affordable Housing workshop to April 10, encouraging community input on the project's development.

First families have moved into Kaua‘i’s Lima Ola Housing Development, as part of the County's largest affordable housing project, with more units to come.

Kaua‘i Housing Agency has scheduled a community meeting on March 13 to discuss the Kīlauea Town Expansion Project, with an open invitation for public participation.

Mayor Richard Bissen expedites Lahaina's post-wildfire rebuilding by suspending some Special Management Area rules for faster reconstruction of 636 properties.