As rising costs drive away homebuyers, data shows houses are sitting on the market for longer.
Housing
Posted inBig Island
A 6-Month Vacation? Hawaiʻi Council Deadlocked On Short-Term Rental Bill
A bill would expand where vacation rentals are allowed and lengthen the rental period considered short-term to 180 days.
Posted inHonolulu
Derelict Mōʻiliʻili Property, Home To Squatters, Plagues Neighborhood
The developers sought to provide affordable housing. In an unintended way, they did.
Posted inKauaʻi
Dead Pigs, Stripped Cars: Kauaʻi’s Scary Public Housing Conditions
Kawailehua residents say they’re tired of the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority ignoring their complaints and are organizing to improve the situation.
Posted inKauaʻi
Lines Drawn In Princeville Battle: Golf Course Views Vs. Luxury Development
Cops have been called, lawsuits have been filed and a global investment company is trying to secure more seats on the community association’s board to help push its housing proposal through.
Posted inBig Island
It’s The Wild, Wild West For Groundwater Management In Waikōloa
A housing development slated for West Hawaiʻi could provide much needed workforce housing. It could also put more stress on a limited freshwater supply.
Posted inMaui
Central Maui Election Will Bring A New Face To The Council
Marvin Moniz is running against Ashley Awakea Lindsey to fill the seat long held by Council Chair Alice Lee.
Posted inElections 2026
Future Maui Development? Kahului Council Candidates Hold Opposing Views
Carol Lee Kamekona is trying to unseat Kauanoe Batangan on the Maui County Council in the Nov. 3 general election.
Posted inData Dive
While Honolulu Waits For Permits, These Cities Are Already Building
Permit delays are linked to increased housing costs and higher rents, as new national research confirms.