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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.