Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Maui Plan To Phase Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals Advances
Some council members voted with reservations and expressed frustration at how the process has pitted members of the community against each other.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Newly Signed Bill Imperils Historic Places and Burial Sites, Critics Say
Preservationists decry Gov. Josh Green’s late decision to approve a measure to remove an obstacle to development.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
The Housing Numbers Keep Talking. We Must Listen
To house Hawai‘i’s future, we must be ready to reform, invest and build, a new essay argues.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
Vote On Maui Short-Term Rentals Delayed At Least 3 Weeks
Council members spent most of the day behind closed doors in executive session, but spent the final hour questioning officials about the potential impact of the legislation.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Here’s Why Honolulu Doesn’t Enforce Law Against Short-Term Rental Companies
Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo were supposed to give the city monthly reports on their bookings. Due to a lawsuit filed on behalf of vacation rental owners, that never happened.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2025
Inside The ‘Out-Of-Control’ Debate Over Axing Maui Vacation Rentals
The Maui County Council plans to start deliberations next week on legislation aimed at converting thousands of short-term rentals into affordable housing.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu’s Effort to Fast-Track Affordable Housing Projects Hasn’t Worked
Developers of much-needed affordable housing are supposed to get permits approved or denied within three months. It’s taking far longer.
Cameron Miculka/Civil Beat/2020
An Embarrassing Housing Scam Triggers Big Island Reforms
A dishonest public worker and his partners slurped up millions of dollars by illegally manipulating a complex system of affordable housing credits.
Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024
Affordable Housing Gets A Big Boost In Maui County’s $1.56 Billion Budget
Maui County Council members said the budget is aimed at catching up on development projects and social services after years of being focused on the wildfires and Covid-19.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2025
Emotions Are High As Maui Considers Phasing Out Short-Term Rentals
Dozens of people turned out to testify on Mayor Richard Bissen’s effort to convert short-term rentals into long-term housing in a bid to ease the affordable housing crisis.