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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.
Debate Rises Over Development Plan for Kailua Marsh

Debate Rises Over Development Plan for Kailua Marsh

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Is Hawaii muddying the waters with its plan for the Kawainui wetlands?
Hawaii Development Agency Approves Kakaako Tower Over Protests

Hawaii Development Agency Approves Kakaako Tower Over Protests

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Residents' complaints didn't keep agency from giving permission for another high rise in Honolulu.
Kakaako Rising: Is This Community Development?

Kakaako Rising: Is This Community Development?

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UPDATED Residents' concerns about new building proposals have lawmakers questioning whether HCDA should exist.
Report: More Traffic Will Clog North Shore If Turtle Bay Expands Dan Zelikman/ Civil Beat

Report: More Traffic Will Clog North Shore If Turtle Bay Expands

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But state and city officials say they can't stop the project.
VIDEO: Kahuku Residents Fight To Save Homes From Developer

VIDEO: Kahuku Residents Fight To Save Homes From Developer

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Some residents are facing eviction or the high cost of moving their homes out of the way.
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