#Testimony

County to study economics of short-term rental industry on Big Island, but likely won’t delay proposed new regulations

The study, which the Hawai‘i County Council authorized Wednesday, will take a comprehensive look at Hawai‘i County’s short-term rental industry, including the types, occupancy rates, pricing, geographic distribution, direct and indirect economic contributions to the county’s economy, impact on housing availability and affordability and potential and feasibility for short-term units to be converted into long-term units.

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.

Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources holding hearings for ocean stewardship fees

The Hawaiʻi State Division of Aquatic Resources will hold hearings on the proposed adoption of administrative rules that establish provisions for the Ocean Stewardship User Fee.

Elections Commission Meeting Tuesday

Big Island residents are invited to attend the State of Hawai’i Elections Commission meeting through videoconference at the Hilo State Office Building Tuesday.