City and County of Honolulu
Everyone Says We Need More Affordable Housing. But Oahu Voters Said No To More Money
The reasons behind the failure of the ballot measure are complicated but experts point to “economic NIMBYism” as a culprit.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Lawsuit Raises Stakes In Pollution Dispute Between Boat Owners and Kakaako Developer
A settlement conference on Tuesday could determine the fate of a U.S. Clean Air Act suit against Howard Hughes Corp.
Architects Hawaii
Politics Afoot? A Long-Sought Civic Center In Wahiawa Has Been Stalled For Nearly A Year
Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz’s signature project for Wahiawa has been on Gov. David Ige’s desk since January. Ige’s not saying why he won’t sign off.
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.