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Staffing Shortages Plus More Cases Are Causing Delays At The State Public Housing Agency Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Staffing Shortages Plus More Cases Are Causing Delays At The State Public Housing Agency

Advocates say delays in updating tenants’ information can threaten their housing security and put them at risk of an eviction.

Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire

A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.

Hawaii Got a Grant To Speed Up Infrastructure For Affordable Housing But Needs Much More David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Got a Grant To Speed Up Infrastructure For Affordable Housing But Needs Much More

One idea, already in place in other states, is a state infrastructure bank that would provide gap financing to help housing projects move forward.

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits

The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.

This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council Courtesy: Tom Cook and Kelly King

This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council

The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it’s an election issue.

Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the County Council approve the mayor’s proposal, with some tweaks, despite concerns that it will wreak economic havoc.

‘The Most Critical Challenge We Face’: Maui Council On Track To Confirm New Housing Director Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

‘The Most Critical Challenge We Face’: Maui Council On Track To Confirm New Housing Director

Richard Mitchell says he knows the importance of a roof over people’s heads having lived in public housing as a child.

Maui Planning Commission Vacancies Restrict Time Spent On Major Rental Housing Proposal Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Planning Commission Vacancies Restrict Time Spent On Major Rental Housing Proposal

The delay in confirming new members has made it harder to make and keep quorum.

An Oahu Teacher’s Futile Apartment Hunt Shows How Bad The Rental Market Is Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

An Oahu Teacher’s Futile Apartment Hunt Shows How Bad The Rental Market Is

Housing policy advocates say Helen Lau’s story is all too common amid Honolulu’s housing crisis.

Rebuilding Is Finally Getting Started In Lahaina’s Burn Zone Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

Rebuilding Is Finally Getting Started In Lahaina’s Burn Zone

The restoration of sewer and water lines is coming along while most residential lots and many commercial properties have been cleared.