Honolulu's City Council is pushing back against new state rules requiring two ADUs per lot as the city's decade-old affordable housing strategy shows disappointing results.

Honolulu confronts a housing affordability crisis as permitting delays stall development and 'affordable' units remain out of reach for many residents.

Honolulu's Bill 7 promised 90-day affordable housing permits but none of 50+ applications have met that deadline, averaging two years instead.

Downtown Honolulu businesses are rallying behind a major expansion of their improvement district, seeking $1.9 million in funding to tackle post-pandemic challenges with enhanced cleaning, security, and revitalization efforts.

Kauai officials invite public input on Waimea 400 project's Environmental Impact Statement on August 6, including discussions on housing and development.

Maui County is set to sell $301.8 million in General Obligation bonds to fund key projects, returning to the competitive bond market with high credit ratings.

DHHL invites public comment on a proposed housing project within Nānākuli's floodplains and wetlands to provide homes for native Hawaiians, despite environmental concerns. Stakeholders can submit feedback until June 30th.

Maui's wildfire recovery receives a $1.6 billion boost from HUD, aimed at housing and infrastructure needs post-2023 wildfires. Funds were allocated after significant public input and will soon facilitate housing program applications.

A new report by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission outlines strategies for the county's post-wildfire economic recovery, highlighting key initiatives such as the Lahaina R-1 project and Imua Maui Community Healing.

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.