Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
Denby Fawcett: Finding ‘Dignified Housing’ Is A Pipe Dream For Many In Hawaii
The current need is most pressing in Lahaina, but the rest of the state is also suffering from a lack of dignified housing.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Upcountry Maui Is Entering The Next Phase Of Fire Recovery. But Anxiety Persists
Kula residents readily acknowledge their losses are nowhere near the level experienced by Lahaina wildfire survivors but they share many of the same frustrations.
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Naka Nathaniel: The Agony Of Reading Real Estate Stories
We need news organizations to do a better job exploring responsible travel and home ownership.
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Russell Ruderman: Quick Fixes Exist For Hawaii’s Housing Crisis. Let’s Make Them Happen
Tiny homes and ohana units could help provide more housing quickly. Barriers must be removed to address what is, indeed, an emergency.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Foreclosure Moratorium Extended For Some Maui Homeowners
Fire survivors with FHA loans on destroyed or damaged properties can breathe a little easier for the next few months.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
These ‘Affordable’ High Rise Apartments Aren’t Selling. It’s Not For Lack Of Interest
Only about 13% of affordable units in some Honolulu towers have sold after being on the market for over a year.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Transparency Exemption Restored As Green Revises Housing Proclamation Again
The second revision prompted opponents of his initial emergency order to drop their legal challenge.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii Developers Settle Lawsuit Over Lack Of Accessibility Features
Five housing developments on Maui and Oahu were found to be in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Beth Fukumoto: We Can Make Josh Green’s Housing Plan Work If We Work Together
Everyone involved in the governor’s working group knows what the bottlenecks are. They just need to work through them.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
New Housing Program Launched To Assist Lahaina Fire Survivors
The $4 million pilot program will provide participants $375 per month per displaced person they house.