Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu Mayor Proposes Cautious $3.4 Billion Budget
$100 million for affordable housing and a $300 tax credit for some homeowners are also in the draft.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Last Round Of Honolulu Covid Relief Money Released
Council members have previously raised concerns about households relying on the relief payments.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
The Honolulu City Council Members Are More Like You Than You Might Think
Earning $69,000 a year means even the Honolulu City Council feels pressed by high housing costs and taxes.
David Croxford/CivilBeat/2023
Economist: Green’s Proposed Tax Plan For Struggling Families Needs Some Tweaking
State tax officials say language has already been drafted to address concerns that lawmakers will need to add to the bill.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Nonprofit And Business Leaders Find Hope In Governor’s Affordability Plan
Dubbed the Green Affordability Plan, Gov. Josh Green’s proposal would provide more than $300 million annually to struggling households.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Lawmakers Are Usually A Cautious Bunch, But The New Governor Wants Action
Gov. Josh Green is expected to push hard for his agenda, and may make an appeal to the public if his proposals stall at the Legislature. But lawmakers have their own plans.
David Croxford/CivilBeat/2022
No Car? No Problem. Car Rentals Cater To Honolulu Residents Who Don’t Really Need One
As more companies compete to offer short-term car-renting options, living without a car in Honolulu could get easier and bring down the cost of living.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021
Report: Pandemic Has Driven More Families Below The Poverty Line In Hawaii
Many households are increasingly vulnerable to falling further down the financial ladder.
City and County of Honolulu
Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money
The reasons behind the failure of the ballot measure are complicated but experts point to “economic NIMBYism” as a culprit.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Rising Prices, Increasing Poverty, Slowing Job Growth: Hawaii’s Economy Faces Grim Times
Among those facing higher costs are Oahu utility customers whose October bills could show more cost increases on top of a dramatic rise over the past year.