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Historic Big Island Hotel Is Set To Become Workforce Housing Hawaii News Now

Historic Big Island Hotel Is Set To Become Workforce Housing

The Manago Hotel is a local landmark originally opened by an immigrant Japanese couple more than 100 years ago.

Maui Renters Face ‘Increasingly Hostile Housing Market’ Despite Eviction Moratorium David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Renters Face ‘Increasingly Hostile Housing Market’ Despite Eviction Moratorium

Housing advocates say landlords are being tempted to oust renters in favor of more lucrative rent subsidies for fire survivors amid high demand.

Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents?

Honolulu mulls proposed changes to rules that supporters say would help more locals find housing. Critics say they would benefit developers more.

Solving Hawaii’s Housing Crisis: More Homes Per Lot? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Solving Hawaii’s Housing Crisis: More Homes Per Lot?

Housing is shaping up to be a much-debated issue this coming legislative session with ideas focusing on increasing urban density.

West Maui Housing Developer Is Being Sued By  Downwind Neighbors Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

West Maui Housing Developer Is Being Sued By Downwind Neighbors

Residents say red dust from excavation activity at the Pulelehua project is infiltrating nearby properties, causing a range of health and nuisance issues.

Hawaii Construction Boom Will Require Workers From The Mainland David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Construction Boom Will Require Workers From The Mainland

The island state has too few homegrown construction workers to handle the coming surge in government projects, so labor must be imported.

Options Expanding For Displaced Maui Families Struggling To Find Housing Christie Wilson/Civil Beat 2023

Options Expanding For Displaced Maui Families Struggling To Find Housing

A philanthropic partnership led by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is offering a direct leasing program and increased stipends for hosts.

Hawaii Governor Weighs Moratorium On Maui Short-Term Rentals Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023

Hawaii Governor Weighs Moratorium On Maui Short-Term Rentals

An emergency proclamation could be ordered next month to quickly house thousands of residents displaced by the wildfires.

Renters Fear Unintended Consequences Of Tax Breaks To Help House Maui Fire Survivors Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Renters Fear Unintended Consequences Of Tax Breaks To Help House Maui Fire Survivors

The county incentives and federal perks are intended to ease the plight of those displaced by the disaster. But some say they’re making an already tight rental market even worse.

Green: Plan For Aloha Stadium District Includes Workforce And Affordable Housing David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Green: Plan For Aloha Stadium District Includes Workforce And Affordable Housing

The stadium is expected to be game-ready by 2028, but the entire development could take 30 years to complete.