Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Now Without Water
Despite the deteriorating condition of the building, embattled Honolulu developer Chad Waters is defending his record of managing 1136 Union Mall.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Operation Reverse Robinhood: Big Island Lawyer Gets 6 Years For Scam
Gary Zamber is the first of the four defendants to be sentenced for conspiring to take advantage of loopholes in the Big Island’s system for handing out affordable housing credits to developers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Fewer Hawaiʻi Homes Are Vacant As Number Of Households Grow
Hawai‘i residents are getting older and more of us are living with disabilities, according to the latest census data.
Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
Federal Housing Programs For Maui Fire Survivors Extended Until 2027
The program will now run through Feb. 10, 2027.
Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Fire Survivors Face Tough Choices When Federal Housing Program Ends
The state is seeking another extension to the FEMA housing program that thousands of Maui residents have relied on since losing their homes in the 2023 wildfires. It’s currently set to end Feb. 28.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Is Senator’s Affordable Housing Plan Happening? Depends Who You Ask
State authority says market conditions and project requirements put Aloha Homes on the shelf. Sen. Stanley Chang says the Kakaʻako development remains underway.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Thousands Of Maui Vacation Rentals In Limbo After Council Hits Gridlock
Kāʻanapali condo owners have filed the first lawsuit so far against the county over Bill 9.
Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat/2025
Downtown ‘Hell-Hole’ Building Founder Faces Eviction From His Luxury Condo
Honolulu developer Chad Waters’ landlord alleges he owes $5,000 in back rent.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Vacation Rental Bill That Divided Community Is Signed Into Law
The County Council plans to take up a separate measure Friday that could effectively exempt more than half of the affected properties.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2025
Here Are The Texts A Honolulu Official Sent Threatening Funding Over Vote
The mayor’s right-hand man says he stands by the messages he sent to two council members ahead of a confirmation hearing.