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Defense Bill Would Allow Foreign Construction Workers In Guam Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Defense Bill Would Allow Foreign Construction Workers In Guam

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Guam is the center of a massive U.S. military construction initiative involving Hawaii contractors and the Japanese government.

Japan Is Paying For New U.S. Military Facilities In Guam And The CNMI. Here’s Why Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Japan Is Paying For New U.S. Military Facilities In Guam And The CNMI. Here’s Why

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The deal is part of a regional initiative that would move thousands of troops from Okinawa to Hawaii, Guam and Australia and beef up facilities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.

Stairway to Heaven Could Be Removed By 2022 Flickr

Stairway to Heaven Could Be Removed By 2022

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The Haiku Stairs have been closed to the public for years, but that hasn’t stopped hikers from trespassing and Instagramming the views.

Temple of Boom: Mormon Church North Shore Housing Plans Hit Roadblock Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Temple of Boom: Mormon Church North Shore Housing Plans Hit Roadblock

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A City Council bill to preserve ag land in Koolauloa could restrict a proposed 550-unit housing and commercial development.

Hawaii Senate to Decide on Aaron Mahi for the Land Use Commission

Hawaii Senate to Decide on Aaron Mahi for the Land Use Commission

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The Native Hawaiian musician would bring a rich cultural perspective to the oft-criticized and powerful land board.
What Should Lawmakers Do With Hawaii’s Development Authority? PF Bentley/Civil Beat

What Should Lawmakers Do With Hawaii’s Development Authority?

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City and state legislators mull bills to reform the Hawaii Community Development Authority.
Hawaii Monitor: Bill Would Expand Secrecy of DHHL Leases

Hawaii Monitor: Bill Would Expand Secrecy of DHHL Leases

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But Senate chair Clayton Hee says: "This is a public trust, public land, public leases."
Living Hawaii: Priced Out of Paradise — Where $600K Is a Bargain Home PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Living Hawaii: Priced Out of Paradise — Where $600K Is a Bargain Home

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Is there a solution to the high cost of houses in Hawaii?
Kamehameha Highway Chaos: State’s Parking Barriers May Bring Lawsuit

Kamehameha Highway Chaos: State’s Parking Barriers May Bring Lawsuit

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The state is finally taking action to address North Shore traffic jams but critics say the plan is misguided.
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