Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii Gov. Ige Wants To Build New Aloha Stadium ‘As Quickly As Possible’
The top candidates for governor say they are likely to follow through with Ige’s new plans.
Courtesy: Drudi Johnston
Honolulu Historic Preservation Bill Is Gaining Traction
Losses of historic sites, including the destruction of the home that inspired the song “Aloha Oe,” have spurred support for a city agency to monitor and protect Oahu’s ancient places.
University of Hawaii
Blueprint For Hawaii Housing? UH Project For Students And Faculty Is Going Up At Relatively Little Cost
A Hawaii lawmaker says the public private housing partnership could be a model for state-owned affordable rentals.
Courtesy: Napili Bay Community Association
Resolution To Acquire Maui Monster House Passes Committee
The eminent domain resolution now moves to the full County Council for consideration at its July 15 meeting.
Courtesy: Napili Bay Community Association
Audit Turns Up Problems at Maui County Zoning Division
Employees lack confidence in planning director Michele McLean whom they see as “heavily politicized and unconcerned with staff welfare or input.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
This Group Is Trying To Make Sense Of Hawaii’s Regulatory Landscape
The Hawaii Zoning Atlas aims to decode complicated zoning jargon for the public to use.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022
Endangered Blind Spiders And Ancient Burials Spur Angst Over Luxury Condo Project
No one knows for certain what lies underground at a vacant parcel that’s being developed on Kauai.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
The Debate Over This Maui Housing Project Is Still Going Strong 35 Years Later
Critics point to decades of broken promises by developers, who say those in opposition will do anything to delay. Now it’s up to the planning commission to decide.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
How Fast Can Government Agencies Turn The Legislature’s $1 Billion Into New Housing?
Lawmakers just appropriated approximately $1 billion to help build homes for residents. Now it’s up to the executive branch to make things happen.
Kamehameha Schools/2022
Kamehameha Schools Wants To Build A Culturally Sensitive Boutique Resort On The Big Island
Members of the public are concerned about increased traffic and tourist pressure on Keauhou Bay as well as the proposed removal of a popular beach volleyball court.