Infrastructure

Maui residents have been experiencing a massive housing shortage. Some might say, “Just build more houses.” But as HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports, it’s not that simple.

It's been two years since Hawaiʻi's last coal plant shut down, marking the end of a 30-year relationship with coal. But what happened to that big facility in Kapolei? HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote called up the energy company AES to find out.

In an effort to increase the state’s ability to build affordable housing, Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation on housing, suspending the State Building Code Council. HPR's Ashley Mizuo shares how the change affects local building codes.

Volunteers have maintained Sunset Memorial Park for years, cutting knee-high grass, picking up trash and attempting to fix toppled headstones. A nonprofit group now has official stewardship capabilities. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has awarded a construction contract for the rail's last guideway segment from Middle Street to Kakaʻako. HPR's Catherine Cruz talks with HART CEO Lori Kahikina about building the nearly $10 billion public transportation system.

The City Center Guideway and Stations contract, which also includes six rail stations, has been awarded to the California-based Tutor Perini Corporation, one of the biggest construction companies in the country.

Lahaina Harbor's fuel dock reopened this week for the first time since last August's intense fire melted metal and fiberglass, sending hazardous materials into the ocean. But what's the plan to rebuild the entire harbor? The price tag is estimated at $30 million.

Two development teams were in the running to build the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, and then, all of a sudden, one dropped out. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz spoke to Stadium Authority Chair Brennon Morioka about moving forward with only one proposal.

The City and County of Honolulu broke ground on the $11 million project that will see the installation of 4,500 photovoltaic panels on the entire upper deck of the parking structure.

The Public Utilities Commission is considering whether Sandwich Isles violated the law when it failed to provide sufficient notice to customers about the abrupt cut to telecommunications services earlier this month.