The report notes that while home sales and new construction fell sharply during the onset of the pandemic, both have rebounded aggressively, fueled by a combination of low interest rates, increased demand and a growing preference for low-density housing.

Supplemental Budget Includes Funding for Teachers, Housing and Homelessness: On Maui, there's $70 million for the Lahaina Bypass and an additional $560,000 for 15 positions at Maui Community Correction Center to increase security.

Maui County and the Maui Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum, Oct. 15 and 16 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

The County of Maui is now accepting applications for its First-Time Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance Program.

Mayor Victorino has invoked the County Charter’s temporary appointment provision to maintain three acting department directors until replacements can be found.

Speaker Saiki spoke of the increasingly difficult time residents have in making ends meet and the divide between those with and without resources.

Survey results will be used to evaluate current housing programs and future policy making. Maui County residents may be contacted by phone as early as Jan. 7.

Governor Ige's Executive Budget builds on momentum achieved in high-priority areas such as education, affordable housing and homelessness, and sustainability.

During his inaugural address, Gov. Ige focused on three specific areas--Education, Housing and Sustainability--saying, "I believe our legacy will rest on how well we meet the challenges of the 21st century, and how well we begin to transform our economy."

Governor David Ige shares his thoughts on housing, homelessness and cost of living in Hawaiʻi.

Hanabusa shared her thoughts on the campaign so far including impressions on housing, homelessness and the cost of living. She is one of 13 candidates vying to

The project includes a Maui Bus hub to replace the current hub at the Kaʻahumanu Center. $1.5M was also approved for multi-family affordable rental housing

The state DBEDT released a report, “Demographic, Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics for Selected Race Groups in Hawaiʻi.”

The Kusunoki's are the new owners of a Nā Hale O Maui 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home that will remain affordable in perpetuity.

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce will host a business mixer entitled “The Housing Crisis Impact on Working Families” on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at Tante’s Island Cuisine in Kahului. Vince Bagoyo, Jr. will be the guest speaker. Bagoyo is president and owner of V. Bagoyo Development Group. LLC. He served as... Read more »