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Hawaiʻi County requests public input for housing grant planning process
The County of Hawaiʻi is calling on residents to participate in public hearings on August 19 and 26 to guide the allocation of 2027 federal housing funds to enhance community development.
New zoning allows for 53 permitted uses in downtown Pāhoa, with guidelines maintaining rural, historic character
The Hawaiʻi County Council passed a voluntary rezoning bill that seeks to ignite business growth in Pāhoa and a bill that maintains the town’s unique character.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks nonprofit partners for Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Banyan Drive revitalization could become a reality after a decade of effort
A collaboration between state, county, and community leaders brings new energy into the revitalization of the historic shoreline road.
Kauaʻi Coffee Co. secures long-term lease, ensuring future of the coffee farm
The agreement ends two years of negotiations between the parent company of the coffee farm and the Colorado-based landowner that purchased the 3,100 acres in 2022.
Governor announces appointments, reappointments to boards, commissions
Each of the panel members bring deep experience in water resource management, ethics, agriculture and community development to critical areas of state service.
Mayor Roth looks back at 2023 successes, provides preview for 2024
“As we approach the challenges of 2024, we are humbled by the selfless nature of the Hawaiʻi Island community and their continued collaboration for a strong and vibrant future,” Mayor Mitch Roth said.
