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New affordable housing units provide more options for Kona families

Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka offers 99 affordable housing units for families earning up to 60% of area median income.

Several areas in Central, Eastern Pacific being monitored for tropical development

None, however, are expected at this time to directly move into or over the Hawaiian Islands. But there is some uncertainty in the forecast early next week because of the possibility of a tropical disturbance forming and passing just south of the state that could bring heavier showers depending on how close it gets.

Kamehameha Schools management plan for Keauhou Bay draws waves of community opposition

The trust, which owns a total of 54 acres of land at the bay in West Hawai’i, aims to enhance, revitalize and transform the bay area so place-based cultural education and revenue-generating opportunities are reoriented to better serve the Keauhou community, visitors, cultural practitioners, existing commercial activities and other landowners, but those who oppose it say no one wants the bay to be changed into another high-end resort.

Yearslong black slime ‘nightmare’ now in court; Kaua‘i homeowners ‘fatigued’

Nearly 80 homes in a Hanamā‘ulu a development with plumbing reportedly rife with black slime-causing bacteria.

Windward Planning Commission hears hours of testimony opposing proposed Ka‘ū resort

People, young and old, near and far, traveled to Hilo, many missing a day of work or school, to voice their opposition at the meeting against Black Sand Beach LLC’s proposed residential and commercial development that would sprawl across 147 acres around Punalu‘u Beach Park.

Ka‘ū residents to rally in Hilo against permit approval of proposed Punalu‘u development

The developer, Black Sand Beach LLC, is requesting a Special Management Area permit during the Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission meeting this morning for the project, named Punalu‘u Village.

Master developer named for project to create 10,000 affordable housing units in Hawai‘i

The announcement of the new Ka Lei Momi Redevelopment Project master developer follows Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signings bills that offer relief to the housing shortage, support for people facing homelessness and a supportive housing pilot program.

Hawaiʻi County breaks ground on Kaloko Heights affordable housing development in Kona

The $54.4 million Kaloko Heights development in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the Big Island will feature 99 family units, including 58 three-bedroom units, 41 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom manager’s unit.

Long-awaited public library for Waikōloa is one step closer to becoming a reality

Resolution 51-23 would authorize Hawai‘i County Finance Director Deanna Sako to negotiate a lease with the Hawai‘i State Public Library System for the development, construction and operation of a library in the South Kohala community of about 7,400 people.

Sustainable luxury offered at new resort along Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi

The former St. Regis Princeville Resort has reopened as 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, the latest in a global chain of luxury wellness retreats.

Study Involving Hawai‘i Children: Income Affects Brain Development

Study involving 256 Hawai‘i children and adolescents finds that income levels affect cognitive ability and brain surfaces.