Housing

The Maui County Council has pre-approved the Lahaina Community Land Trust for up to $5 million from the Managed Retreat Revolving Fund to purchase nearshore properties from Lahaina families who can't rebuild their homes.

Last week, HPR shared the story of Lahaina fire survivor Beatrice Hoopai, who has filed a rent appeal with FEMA. As HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol explains, the Makai Foundation is one organization helping fire survivors like Hoopai navigate the challenges they’re facing.

Over 30,000 units in the state are having issues with commercial lenders because they are unable to have full insurance coverage on their buildings.

With a March 1 deadline for fire survivors in FEMA housing to start paying rent, HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol talked with one family facing what feels like insurmountable challenges.

The state Legislature is considering a new approach to the housing crisis that would allow homeowners to sell a deed restriction on their property to a county, provided they only allow occupants who work at least 30 hours in that county.⁠ HPR's Ashley Mizuo looks at another popular tourist destination with a similar program.

On Maui, a big change is coming for fire survivors who have been living in FEMA’s direct lease housing program. In two weeks, they have to start paying rent. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports.

Maui County is taking another step to speed up rebuilding in Lahaina. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol explains.

The short documentary “Dear Aloha” tells the story of why Native Hawaiians move away from their homeland. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio spoke with the film’s director, Cris Romento, about being part of the Hawaiian diaspora.

A bill aiming to lift a state law banning residential development at the waterfront area of Kakaʻako on Oʻahu cleared its first hurdle in the state Legislature. This is part of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ effort to develop its Kakaʻako Makai Project.

FEMA’s temporary housing site for fire survivors in West Maui is now finished. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports.