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The VA would own the new facility, which would consolidate medical care, mental health and benefits for veterans on the Valley Isle.

The ruling could have statewide implications, as it narrows the limits of what planning and zoning exemptions are permissible for a fast-track affordable housing development.

Hawaii is scheduled to get about 2,700 more Marines along with their spouses and children in coming years but the military lacks a plan for accommodating the restructured force.

The Stadium Authority plans to meet May 6 to discuss the financing and siting of the new stadium.

A lawyer for the community association expects a time-consuming approval process that could end up in court.

Three holes at the former Princeville Resort Woods golf course are being eyed by the developer for about 50 tent structures under a proposal quietly being discussed.

State officials will decide at a hearing that starts next month if the developer’s mitigation plan adequately protects this endangered species.

Wahiawa has struggled since the collapse of the pineapple industry. But new projects, some supported by political leaders, are giving city leaders new hope.

The concept of living and working in close proximity has taken hold in Seattle and other mainland cities.

Hawaii’s challenges include divided state and county governments and no overall coordination.