 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
          
        Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Staffing Shortages Plus More Cases Are Causing Delays At The State Public Housing Agency
Advocates say delays in updating tenants’ information can threaten their housing security and put them at risk of an eviction.
 Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
          
        Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire
A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.
 David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
          
        David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Hawaii Got a Grant To Speed Up Infrastructure For Affordable Housing But Needs Much More
One idea, already in place in other states, is a state infrastructure bank that would provide gap financing to help housing projects move forward.
 Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024
          
        Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024
      
      
				Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits
The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.
 Courtesy: Tom Cook and Kelly King
          
        Courtesy: Tom Cook and Kelly King
      
      
				This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council
The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it’s an election issue.
 Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
          
        Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the County Council approve the mayor’s proposal, with some tweaks, despite concerns that it will wreak economic havoc.
 Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
          
        Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				‘The Most Critical Challenge We Face’: Maui Council On Track To Confirm New Housing Director
Richard Mitchell says he knows the importance of a roof over people’s heads having lived in public housing as a child.
 Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
          
        Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Maui Planning Commission Vacancies Restrict Time Spent On Major Rental Housing Proposal
The delay in confirming new members has made it harder to make and keep quorum.
 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
          
        Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
      
      
				An Oahu Teacher’s Futile Apartment Hunt Shows How Bad The Rental Market Is
Housing policy advocates say Helen Lau’s story is all too common amid Honolulu’s housing crisis.
 Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
          
        Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024
      
      
				Rebuilding Is Finally Getting Started In Lahaina’s Burn Zone
The restoration of sewer and water lines is coming along while most residential lots and many commercial properties have been cleared.
 
	