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Proposed short-term rental rules on Big Island met with overwhelming opposition
More than 100 people submitted written testimony and dozens more turned out in person or via Zoom on Tuesday during a Hawai’i County Council committee meeting voicing concerns about a three-bill package aimed at ensuring all transient accommodation rentals on the island are operating safely, legally and under the same set of standards.
New data reveals 10s of thousands visit 2 Hilo beach parks in single month; residents express concern
Data collected throughout a 6-month period which wrapped up at the end of December shows Waiuli, also known as Richardson Ocean Park, has an estimated monthly visitation of nearly 24,000 people while more than 10,000 are gauged to use Lehia, or King’s Landing.
Proposed changes to county Shared-Ride Taxi Program help some, hurt others
Community members who attended a public hearing March 24 about proposed changes to the Hele-On Shared-Ride Taxi Program left after 90 minutes frustrated, confused and even angry, with more questions than answers.
Roadmap For Homelessness And Housing Falls Short of Council’s Expectations
Hawai’i County Council members expected a roadmap for how to end homelessness on the Big Island, but were mostly disappointed with what was presented.
