Vacation rentals were nothing new in Hawaii, particularly in Kailua. Residents of the beachside community had watched for years with trepidation as tourists traipsed in and out of residential homes with luggage in tow.  But neighbors renting out rooms or converting garages into studios for visitors was one thing. The construction of a 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom … Continue reading Honolulu Has Been Fighting Over Illegal Vacation Rentals Since The 1970s