Struggling To Get By Archives - 天美视频 /projects/struggling-to-get-by/ 天美视频 - Investigative Reporting Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:55:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 An Oahu Teacher’s Futile Apartment Hunt Shows How Bad The Rental Market Is /2024/07/an-oahu-teachers-futile-apartment-hunt-shows-how-bad-the-rental-market-is/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1657760

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

]]>

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

]]> The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade /2024/05/the-number-of-people-living-on-the-streets-of-oahu-has-nearly-doubled-in-the-last-decade/ Thu, 16 May 2024 05:09:35 +0000 /?p=1647985

The island's homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.

]]>

The island's homeless population increased by roughly 12% from 2023 to 2024.

]]> Push To Increase Auto Insurance Coverage Could Raise Costs For Hawaii Consumers /2024/03/push-to-increase-auto-insurance-coverage-could-raise-costs-for-hawaii-consumers/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1633665

Two bills being considered by the Legislature would increase the legally required minimum liability coverage, which could boost the cost of premiums.

]]>

Two bills being considered by the Legislature would increase the legally required minimum liability coverage, which could boost the cost of premiums.

]]> Hawaii Counties Fight To Keep Excise Tax As Lawmakers Advance Other Relief Measures /2024/02/hawaii-counties-fight-to-keep-excise-tax-as-lawmakers-advance-other-relief-measures/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:26:52 +0000 /?p=1632403

Measures that won preliminary approval in the House Finance Committee would increase standard deductions and adjust tax brackets for inflation.

]]>

Measures that won preliminary approval in the House Finance Committee would increase standard deductions and adjust tax brackets for inflation.

]]> Green Wants To Make Targeted Changes To Hawaii’s Tax Code. Will The Legislature Go For It? /2024/02/green-wants-to-make-targeted-changes-to-hawaiis-tax-code-will-the-legislature-go-for-it/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1627427

It's tricky to tinker with taxes in an election year. Veteran observers are watching the House for clues about likely outcomes as lawmakers weigh the proposals.

]]>

It's tricky to tinker with taxes in an election year. Veteran observers are watching the House for clues about likely outcomes as lawmakers weigh the proposals.

]]> FEMA Is Developing A ‘Last Resort’ Plan To House Maui Fire Survivors In Kaanapali /2024/01/fema-is-developing-a-last-resort-plan-to-house-maui-fire-survivors-in-kaanapali/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1625565

Hawaii Sen. Angus McKelvey said "dignified" modular housing should be installed in this area near Lahaina to keep the community together.

]]>

Hawaii Sen. Angus McKelvey said "dignified" modular housing should be installed in this area near Lahaina to keep the community together.

]]> Maui Renters Face ‘Increasingly Hostile Housing Market’ Despite Eviction Moratorium /2024/01/maui-renters-face-increasingly-hostile-housing-market-despite-eviction-moratorium/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1620389

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

]]>

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

]]> It Started With A Messy Front Porch. Now This Elderly Woman’s Condo Association May Take Her Home /2024/01/it-started-with-a-messy-front-porch-now-this-elderly-womans-condo-association-may-take-her-home/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1621054

Bills designed to protect Hawaii condo owners face a potential new life in the 2024 legislative session after stalling in 2023

]]>

Bills designed to protect Hawaii condo owners face a potential new life in the 2024 legislative session after stalling in 2023

]]> Would Developers Build More Affordable Housing If They Could Charge Higher Rents? /2024/01/would-developers-build-more-affordable-housing-if-they-could-charge-higher-rents/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:01:00 +0000 /?p=1621072

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

]]>

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

]]> Hawaii Mayors Discuss Housing Crisis At Native Hawaiian Convention /2023/11/hawaii-mayors-discuss-housing-crisis-at-native-hawaiian-convention/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:46:43 +0000 /?p=1608322

Mayor Richard Bissen says Maui is exploring options to convert short-term vacation rentals for tourists into long-term housing options for displaced locals.

]]>

Mayor Richard Bissen says Maui is exploring options to convert short-term vacation rentals for tourists into long-term housing options for displaced locals.

]]>