Housing

Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050 Will Bailey/Civil Beat/2026

Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050

New report projects population trends will lead to increased demand for affordable housing for kūpuna and says that departures of younger residents are creating a hole in the workforce.

How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

How To Stop Your North Shore Farm From Flooding? Move, Developer Says

Waialua farmers were flooded again last weekend, the fifth time since February. A local developer says it’s time to look for new land, but for many that’s unfathomable.

Vacation Rental Owners Could Face New Hawaiʻi County Rules AP Photo/Caleb Jones

Vacation Rental Owners Could Face New Hawaiʻi County Rules

Stronger enforcement and better registration requirements are on the horizon on the Big Island.

Kaua‘i Mayor’s $504 Million Budget Prioritizes Housing, Infrastructure Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026

Kaua‘i Mayor’s $504 Million Budget Prioritizes Housing, Infrastructure

The proposed spending plan continues Mayor Derek Kawakami’s long-term focus on road resurfacing, bridge repairs and parks improvements.

Airbnb As Tax Collector? It’s A Familiar Debate In The Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Airbnb As Tax Collector? It’s A Familiar Debate In The Legislature

Taxpayer information collected by booking companies would be used to collect taxes but not to allow counties to crack down on illegal vacation rentals.

Honolulu’s Mayor Has Ideas To Improve Everyday Life On The Island Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Honolulu’s Mayor Has Ideas To Improve Everyday Life On The Island

Mayor Rick Blangiardi pledged Wednesday night to make city services work faster for Oʻahu’s residents.

Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026

Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature

Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise.

Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues DLNR

Beyond The Burn Zone: Maui Wildfires Cause Widespread Mental Health Issues

New research shows housing displacement and income loss were central drivers of psychological harm.

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For Maui Planning Department

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher For Maui Planning Department

The third Maui County planning director in three years plans to prioritize post-wildfire rebuilding and tackle complex local issues.

Controversial Kōloa Housing Project Gets Green Light In Unanimous Vote (Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026)

Controversial Kōloa Housing Project Gets Green Light In Unanimous Vote

Over objections, the commission cited the dire need for more homes. At least 45% of the units must go to locals.