Cops have been called, lawsuits have been filed and a global investment company is trying to secure more seats on the community association’s board to help push its housing proposal through.

Permit delays are linked to increased housing costs and higher rents, as new national research confirms.

Giant data centers have become the latest bogeyman for residents across the nation wary of industrial development. So far, none are based in Hawaiʻi.

The county is years overdue in updating its vision for the resource-stretched area.

When developers propose big new projects, Honolulu asks them for community benefits in return. Some residents think the city could ask for more.

Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district.

The presence of recently listed endangered species means a new environmental review is required under state law.

Litigation could see new environmental conditions for construction and cultural interests on land parcels at Turtle Bay.

Opportunity Zone projects are intended to benefit economically distressed communities but are often found in the wealthiest parts of the island.

If Hawaiʻi County’s general plan finally passes this week it could set in motion an effort to improve public transit, make urban areas denser, and add paths for pedestrians and bicycles.