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Three former Hawaii governors have publicly suggested President Biden not seek re-election, citing concerns over his debate performance and electoral viability.

The Lahaina Impact Zone residential cleanup, overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, finished months early with 1,390 properties cleared and rebuilding efforts commencing.

The County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency is hosting a second community meeting on Oct. 17 to discuss Kīlauea Town's expansion, including preliminary site designs, and seeks public participation.

DHHL seeks $250,000 in federal funds for housing improvements in Wai‘anae, including rehabilitating or rebuilding a property at 89-1044 Nānākuli Avenue. Public comments on the project's environmental review are open until October 3rd.

Kaua'i County celebrates the completion of the Lima Ola Supportive Housing Project, aimed at helping the island's vulnerable population with housing and social services.

Demolition of the dilapidated Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel in Hilo Bay begins with initial delays, advancing community efforts to address the site's longstanding safety and health issues.

The Kaua‘i Housing Agency announced recipients of a grant program for cesspool conversion, with selected homeowners contacted for a $20,000 reimbursement.

Maui seeks public input on a proposed $14.1 million purchase of the 273-acre Von Tempsky property in Kula. Meetings for discussions are scheduled with local officials.

The community of Kula celebrated as the first home, belonging to Thomas Liu, rebuilt after the 2023 wildfires was blessed, signifying a major step in the area's recovery.

Kaua‘i County's real property assessment notices for 2025 will be mailed by December 1st, advising residents to review them for accuracy and appealing before December 31, 2024, if necessary.

Maui property owners must meet a December 31 deadline to claim property tax exemptions for 2025, as announced by the County of Maui. Late submissions will not be accepted, and certain categories require annual filings.

DHHL broke ground on Hale Mōʻiliʻili, a high-rise offering affordable housing exclusively for Native Hawaiian families in Honolulu with units ranging from $657 to $3,460.

Kaua‘i Housing Agency is accepting grant applications to help the homeless; submissions are due by January 31, 2025, with webinars and Q&A sessions for applicants.

Two Kauaʻi families received new homes through the DHHL, celebrated by local officials and highlighting NAHASDA's role in providing affordable housing.

Mark Zuckerberg clarifies that a large underground space on his Kauai property is a storm shelter, not a doomsday bunker, as reported by Business Insider.

Hawai‘i's Governor David Ige addresses the state's affordable housing crisis by constructing new units on state lands, simplifying regulations, and investing in infrastructure, with a goal of 46,000 units in a decade.

The Green administration in Hawaii is addressing homelessness by creating 'kauhale' communities, as detailed in an official press release. These communities aim to provide not just shelter but also stability and health care savings.

Kaua‘i's Housing Agency is accepting applications for its Homeless Program Grants until January 31, 2025, with up to $500,000 available to support homeless initiatives.

The women's restroom at Waiehu Golf Course is closed for renovations until April and female patrons will use the men's, while men have portable toilets available.

Hawaii has become the first statewide economic development district, opening doors for federal funding to boost its economy, as announced by the DBEDT and supported by Governor Josh Green.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

After decades on waitlists, 115 Native Hawaiian families finally received keys to new homes in East Kapolei's Ka'uluokaha'i community this weekend.

Honolulu is seeking developer qualifications to transform a 2.25-acre site in Kalihi into affordable, transit-oriented housing, with over 150 homes projected near a future Skyline Station.

Groundbreaking begins for Kaleimaʻo Village in ʻEwa Beach, a new affordable housing project for working families, featuring 127 units and a $78 million investment.

DHHL plans to award over 1,100 residential leases on Maui to reduce the housing waitlist, with construction spanning 2026-2030 and costs from $35.1 to $128 million. Eligibility extends to those on the waitlist up to December 2024.

Maui County's Department of Housing seeks applications for funding new affordable housing projects through its Affordable Housing Fund for fiscal year 2027.

DHHL awarded over 100 agricultural leases on Maui, reviving a key initiative after two decades of inactivity, aimed to empower Native Hawaiian communities with the ability to grow food and establish homes.

Maui Land and Pineapple countersues TY Management amid a legal dispute over water rights and system maintenance on Maui, amidst severe drought conditions affecting the community.

Construction has started on Kukuiola Emergency Shelter in Kona to aid Hawai‘i County's homeless with lodging, assessment, and various support services.

The Kaua‘i Housing Agency announced the opening of its 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program applications, aiming to support local projects that benefit low-income individuals.

DHHL awarded over 100 agricultural leases on Maui to promote self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for Native Hawaiian families, with varying lot sizes and a focus on community and cultural heritage.

DHHL seeks to rebuild a home in Waimānalo for a native Hawaiian family affected by a fire, using $500,000 from Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds, exempt from NEPA with public feedback due by October 30, 2025.

Kaua'i County's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list closes November 6, 2025. Applications before this will be processed, but applicants must update contact info online.

A luxury label paid $40M for the Chrome Hearts Waikiki flagship, the highest price yet for a Kalākaua Avenue retail property. The deal resets the bar for Waikiki retail.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has applied for a $16.3M permit to add pools, massage hale and solar arrays; planning staff recommends approval with conditions.

A California developer has filed for EIS review of a 1,250‑unit Hanamaʻulu Village on Kauaʻi; a public scoping meeting is set for Nov. 3 and comments close Nov. 24.

Oceanfront Kahala Beach units are trading at rock‑bottom prices as a July 2027 ground‑lease deadline approaches, forcing owners and buyers to rethink the math.

A $2 million EPA brownfields grant will fund environmental testing across OHA’s Kakaʻako Makai parcels, mapping contamination and shaping the agency’s redevelopment plans. Assessments will guide community outreach and future planning.

Howard Hughes reports about $1.4 billion in Ward Village condo pre‑sales, led by Melia and ‘Ilima, while Ulana opens with 697 reserved homes for kamaʻāina.

Kamehameha Schools sold the land under The Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki to Japan’s Daisho Co. for $510 million; hotel operations will continue under the existing ground lease. The trust says proceeds will support its long‑term educational mission.

DHHL announces a new rent-to-own project for Native Hawaiians, providing affordable housing options and workshops for eligible beneficiaries on Kaua‘i.

DHHL held workshops in Kapa‘a to preview a rent-with-option-to-purchase plan that would convert the Courtyards of Waipouli into beneficiary rent-to-own homes. The move aims to offer a new path to ownership for Native Hawaiian families on Kaua‘i.

The Housing Agency and Kaua‘i Community Alliance are hosting a three-day Project Housing Connect event to provide locals with housing and support services.

Honolulu has named EAH Housing the preferred developer for the nearly 4‑acre Iwilei Center near the future Kūwili rail station. The site will transition from temporary shelters to a mixed‑use, affordable housing plan as review and public input proceed.

The Stadium Authority plans to add executive roles to oversee the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District as the private developer moves to dismantle the old bowl.

FHFA set Maui County's 2026 conforming loan limit at $1,299,500 — up about 7.4% and tied for the highest county cap in the U.S.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez awarded RYSE $2.5M to develop supportive housing for young families on Oʻahu. The gift is the nonprofit's largest to date.

A rare Pahonu Beach compound in Waimanalo — steps from the parcel long linked to the Obamas — is listed at $24.9M, far above the neighborhood norm.

A Lanikai hillside house at 380 Lama Place closed for $10.4M, the neighborhood's largest deal in three years. The sale underscores demand for off-water luxury in Kailua.

Mark-to-market resets at lease renewal could push industrial rents higher across Honolulu after a decade of sharp gains and sub‑1% vacancy. Tenants and brokers are bracing for big renewals.

Alexander & Baldwin will be bought for $21.20 a share in a deal valuing the company at roughly $2.3 billion; the buyer group includes MW Group, Blackstone and DivcoWest.

A draft DEIS for Mākena Mauka proposes 652 homes across 1,000+ acres; public comment runs through Jan. 22 as critics raise water, traffic and affordability concerns.

Maui’s housing market cooled in November as sales and median prices dipped, while listings rose and homes sat longer on the market.

The Hawaiian Council announced plans for a multimillion-dollar amphitheater and cultural sanctuary at Ko Olina Resort, aiming to create a long-term home for Hawaiian-led performances on Oʻahu’s leeward shore.

Maui County will hold a webinar next Wednesday and January hearings to review draft commercial design guidelines for Lahaina's Front Street. Planners say the guidance aims to preserve historic character while guiding rebuilding.

Hawai‘i Community Lending’s second annual Hui Waiwai will gather community leaders at the Bishop Museum to celebrate homeownership wins and fund 2026 housing programs.

State officials are issuing paper leases for undeveloped homestead lots to move thousands on a decades‑long waitlist; the move offers quick relief but revives old doubts.

DHHL's notice details a proposed housing project in Waimānalo addressing housing needs and environmental concerns, targeting renovations and new construction on Hawaiian Homestead lands.

Honolulu-based Trinity Investments bought The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona, a 240-key lifestyle hotel acquired with Partners Group. The price was not disclosed and the deal is Trinity’s third European buy.

Kauai Coffee says its lease won't be renewed, putting the nation’s largest coffee farm and its visitor center at risk as the lease runs out in March 2026.

Howard Hughes will buy specialty insurer Vantage Group for roughly $2.1B as Bill Ackman reshapes the Summerlin developer into a diversified holding company.

Sacramento couple James and Marla Zupancic listed their handcrafted Kukui'ula estate on Kauaʻi for about $14.6M. The four‑bedroom home blends museum‑grade finishes with solar backup and a private pickleball court.

Honolulu breaks ground on Kūhiō Park Low Rises and Homes, a project aimed at providing 304 affordable housing units with amenities like playgrounds and community gardens.

A new Hawai‘i Perspectives poll finds big majorities back faster building, bond financing for infrastructure and rent‑to‑own as the state faces a 64,000‑unit shortfall. Policymakers will confront tradeoffs on height limits, transit‑oriented homes and military housing.

The Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority is piloting MKThink’s cloud configurator to compress planning timelines and cut costs as it confronts thousands of aging school structures.

Maui County finalized a $9.5M purchase of the Wailuku Executive Center to consolidate prosecutors into a single downtown office.

The Grand Penthouse at The Ritz‑Carlton Residences in Waikiki closed for about $14.5M in December, ranking as the state's top condo resale of 2025.

The Maui Planning Commission meets Tuesday to review the 163–166‑acre Hoʻonani Village referral and related bills that would expand ADUs and require more EV charging. Public testimony will be taken before commissioners send recommendations to the County Council.

Hale Makua unveiled plans for a Kahului CarePlex and a 100‑unit workforce rental aimed at keeping nurses, teachers and wildfire‑displaced families living and working on Maui. The projects combine a 56‑bed rehab center, same‑day surgery and training pathways with below‑market housing.

Oahu’s office vacancy fell to 12.59% at year-end 2025, the lowest in four years. Colliers warns 2026 could be cautious amid AI-driven demand shifts and cost pressures.

Boarded storefronts and vacant lots are cropping up across Waikīkī’s tourist strip while officials say legal options to force cleanups are limited. Neighbors want answers — and faster action.

The Maui Planning Commission will consider rezoning the 19.933‑acre Pāʻia Sugar Mill to M‑1 light industrial, a proposal that splits business supporters and concerned neighbors. The staff report and public testimony flag housing, traffic and agricultural‑soil issues.

A rare Lanikai oceanfront compound with over 150 feet of water frontage is asking $31M after a new roof and kitchen remodel.

Maui Powerhouse bought a 2.2-acre parcel adjacent to Kahului Costco and plans a 25,000-sq-ft flagship gym plus roughly 10,000 sq ft of retail suites, with construction eyed for 2027.

The Maui County Council will hold a Feb. 3 hearing on a bill to raise Lahaina’s height cap from 30 to 35 feet. Officials say the change could speed rebuilding and expand housing capacity in the burn zone.

Presales opened for 396 HHFDC homes at Kahuina in Kakaʻako, with a DEP pilot offering priority to teachers, health‑care workers and other shortage professions.

A new Honolulu City Council bill would speed occupancy of empty affordable units by trimming bureaucracy and prioritizing local families. Implementation and exemptions remain key hurdles.

DHHL closed on nearly 7,000 acres on Kauai from Grove Farm for $18.25M, a purchase that raises questions about homesteads, agriculture and conservation on the island.

Developer Stanford Carr says the New Aloha Stadium will seat 31,000 and add suites and lounges as part of a 98‑acre Halawa redevelopment, reversing an earlier 22,500 plan.

A Senate housing panel advanced SB2194, a bill that would require recipients of Rental Housing Revolving Fund money to reinvest surpluses into more housing, invoking a ‘Vienna model’ approach.

Dozens of Date Street tenants were ordered to vacate by July 31 as Iolani School prepares to demolish five low‑rise buildings. Residents say the $4,000 relocation offer won’t cover higher rents.

A Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation land grant will let two Kauaʻi nonprofits plan 111 affordable homes near Līhuʻe Airport, including kūpuna rentals and Habitat for Humanity duplexes.

A six‑bedroom Kūkiʻo estate in Kona closed for $38.25M, the highest‑priced home sale on record inside the gated golf and beach community. The 7,876‑sq‑ft property sits on nearly an acre and overlooks Kua Bay.

A Ward Village penthouse at Anaha closed for $14.5M — about $1.3M under ask. The two-level, five-bedroom home includes a private rooftop pool and roughly 6,700 sqft.

HCDA paused presales for a proposed 377‑unit Kakaako leasehold tower as lawmakers weigh changes to owner‑occupancy rules and financing hurdles.

A $6.34M gift from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation will seed a rent‑to‑own pilot to help wildfire‑displaced Maui families transition from temporary housing to ownership. The pilot couples stabilized leases with counseling to build buyers’ readiness.

A new study finds Oahu's hotels generated roughly $12 billion in economic activity last year and supported nearly 64,000 jobs.

Honolulu-founded Trinity Investments has relocated its corporate headquarters to Miami as its Hawaiʻi holdings shrink to a single hotel, the Westin Maui.

Andria Tupola’s Bill 18 would relax zoning and building limits to speed affordable rental projects across Oʻahu, with a City Council hearing next Wednesday.

Aloha Iā Halewilikō opened on the former Aiea Sugar Mill site with 140 affordable apartments for kupuna and onsite services through local partners.

January RAM data show Maui single-family median hit $1.445M while sales slowed and listing times climbed. Luxury deals lifted the headline even as activity cooled.

Howard Hughes has asked HCDA to approve a taller Mahana tower in Ward Village that would add 111 condo units and could begin presales later in 2026.

Pre-sales are underway for 14 luxury factory-built homes in Hawaii Kai; units built in Vietnam are due by June 2026 and a Kapolei plant could add about 400 jobs.

Marcus & Millichap opened its first Hawaii office in Honolulu and listed retail condos plus a parking garage at Waikiki’s Discovery Bay, marking the firm’s local push.

Maui’s planning commissioners denied proposals to create H‑3 and H‑4 hotel districts that could have preserved thousands of vacation‑rental units, sending the matter to other island commissions and the County Council.

A controversial Napili mansion once called a “monster house” is being marketed in 25% shares, reigniting debates over permits, height limits and whether co‑ownership skirts rental rules.

A CoStar analysis finds most hotel rooms added from 2019–2025 were built in tourism magnets like Hawaii and Washington, D.C., not in the fastest-growing states.

Honolulu realtors are expanding the HOPE program with agent certification, commission credits and state mortgage tools to help more Oʻahu families buy homes. The push pairs training and lender access with workshops starting in March.

A state environmental review clears Baldwin High’s 42‑acre master plan, moving plans for a 14‑classroom building, ADA ramps and on‑site athletic facilities forward in Wailuku.

Maui County will mail 2026 assessment notices by March 15; owners have until April 9 to appeal. Ordinance 5913 extends certain Lahaina exemptions through June 30, 2028.

City leaders propose $240,000 in loan forgiveness to recruit engineers and shave down Honolulu's permitting backlog.

The Maui Planning Commission tentatively approved a 151‑room Grand Wailea expansion, attaching more than 30 conditions aimed at protecting iwi kūpuna and reef health.

The city selected EAH Housing to turn the former Dee Lite Bakery site in Kalihi into transit‑oriented affordable rentals across from the future Mokauea Skyline station.

Hilton will open Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, a 210‑room Curio Collection resort at Hōkūala on Kaua‘i, offering event space, ocean views and access to a Jack Nicklaus ocean course.

Marriott will convert The Resort at Kapalua Bay into a St. Regis‑branded resort, assuming management and planning a 2027 relaunch that preserves the property’s residences and spa.

Nan Inc's 2024 purchase of the Puʻunēnē Mill could bring light‑industrial space to Maui while select historic buildings are preserved amid costly cleanup. Permits and zoning will shape what comes next.

BYU–Hawaii landed a $96.3M permit to replace the aging McKay complex with five new buildings, clearing the first phase of a multi‑year campus renewal in Laie.

Costco filed permits this week for a $55M Hoopili distribution center in West Oʻahu, a proposed hub meant to supply its Hawaii warehouses. The filing begins formal city review.

Honolulu Freight Services has centralized its Oʻahu operations into a renovated Kalihi headquarters, converting the former Love's Bakery into a 92,400‑sq‑ft logistics hub after a roughly $32M consolidation.

A handful of mega land sales pushed Hawaii’s 2025 investment volume to roughly $2.96 billion, concentrating ownership of iconic resort parcels. The moves reshape who controls Waikīkī beachfront and what comes next.

David Weinreb’s five‑level Waiea residence in Ward Village is set to go to auction March 26–April 9, listed at $13.8M and offered through Concierge Auctions.

Hawaii County says most lava‑impacted lots from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption have been bought under a HUD‑funded program, leaving a small group of parcels to be cleared and managed as open space.

UHERO traced address‑level moves and found The Central’s 512 units set off chains that freed more than 500 homes across Oʻahu in three years. The paper shows market‑rate and income‑restricted units affect affordability in different ways.

Los Angeles-based BH Properties bought The Shops at Mauna Lani in Kamuela and has tapped CBRE to lead leasing and upgrades at the resort-side center.

A new proposal, SB25 SD1, would bar counties from downzoning unless they add equal housing capacity elsewhere as Hawaii faces a major unit shortfall.

A draft environmental assessment is open for a proposed $2.5M single‑family home at 1191 Front St in Lahaina’s historic district; comments are due April 22.

A California developer is pitching stacked, multistory warehouses across Hawaii to add industrial capacity without eating up scarce land. Renderings show what a Maui hub could look like.

John Paul DeJoria has listed his Balinese‑style Kohala Coast estate for $32.5M. The timber temple was built in Bali, shipped to the Big Island and reassembled on Kiholo Bay.

The City Council advanced Bill 6 to lower minimum lot sizes in apartment zones to 5,000 sq ft and simplify FAR rules, a move meant to unlock small‑lot apartment development in the urban core.

Honolulu's council advanced Bill 11 to force public reporting of incentives for affordable housing projects, but city staff warned compiling the data could be a heavy lift.

Shoei Global paid $67 million for two Waikīkī parcels under the Bank of Hawaii Waikīkī Center, consolidating leasehold and land ownership in a hot local market.

BYU–Hawaii will break ground on a $117M Temple View expansion in Laie, adding five new married‑student buildings to modernize family housing on campus.

JN Group purchased two commercial units at Kakaako Commerce Center for $17.68M, converting leased warehouse space into owned property for staging and service. The buy locks in scarce industrial capacity near downtown Honolulu.

A Maui judge set the value of a Maalaea parcel at about $7M after the state seized it, but appeals and a transfer motion are keeping the award tied up. The case now sits in the appellate system.

Lihiwai, the nearly 25,000‑sqft Nuuanu Valley estate built for Territorial Governor George R. Carter, is on the market with a $22M asking price after a multi‑year restoration.

The city bought 175 N. Pauahi Street for about $4.52M; officials will stabilize the underused building and explore affordable‑housing and community uses.

Mortgage shifts and rising condo inventory are nudging Hawaiʻi owners to rent their homes and hire property managers to handle leasing and upkeep. That option buys time and steady income while sellers wait for better market conditions.

Gov. Josh Green posted that a Maui development will add 221 affordable rentals — a needed boost amid a deep local housing shortage.

Pūlama Lāna‘i has asked the State Land Use Commission to reclassify about 170 acres near Sensei Lāna‘i for villas, spa hale and guest parkland. The petition is docketed as A26‑812.

Outrigger has launched a roughly $100M phased renovation of its Waikīkī Beach Resort, expanding the Voyager 47 club lounge and updating rooms while keeping key venues open. Work is expected to run into late 2026.

WalletHub’s state ranking finds Hawaii residents and New York renters spending some of the largest shares of income on housing, highlighting a widening affordability gap.

Honolulu pulled a $34M line to buy the former JAIMS site in Hawaii Kai, with the council chair citing tight finances and plans to revisit the idea next year.

HIDOE opened Ke ʻala punia in Lahaina — a 47‑unit, state‑funded workforce housing complex for educators with net rents starting at $1,469. Officials say units prioritize displaced staff.

The Lahaina Community Land Trust launched a portal this week so Lahaina-rooted families can register for intake, homebuyer readiness and lotteries for permanently affordable homes.

Hawaii homeowners face steep remodel bills. Local builders and officials break down concrete steps — from clearer scopes to prefab ADUs and rebates — that can cut thousands.

A new analysis finds Hawaiʻi will need nearly 60,000 additional homes by 2050 as the population ages, straining care systems and pushing young workers off‑island.

County crews have begun an $8.03M re‑roof and hazardous‑material abatement at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital as the county moves to convert the 1920s building into a services hub.

Three major real‑estate measures — on building codes, pre‑built housing and REIT taxation — have stalled as lawmakers head toward the May 8 adjournment.

Council approved a $234,050 refund to a developer, boosted Kona Low storm recovery funding and referred a 'houseless' housing bill to committee. Oversight and recovery money were the focus.

Sen. Brian Schatz visited Maui to congratulate families awarded federal homebuying aid and to tour storm damage and a planned cultural hub in Wailuku.

UHERO’s new factbook shows how sky‑high prices, long permit waits and rising HOA fees keep homes out of reach — and lays out the hard trade‑offs policymakers face.

Planners advanced a boundary amendment to reclassify about 14.8 acres in East Kapolei to urban, opening the door to transit‑oriented housing near Skyline stations.

A draft state environmental assessment proposes 84 affordable rental homes for seniors on Wailuku’s Mission Grounds, with public comments open through June 8, 2026. The plan would rehabilitate historic houses while adding three new buildings.

A state-run loan program will let Hawaii condo associations borrow to fix roofs, pipes and sprinklers so buildings can regain hurricane insurance and ease the market squeeze.