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Op-Ed: Proposed STR phase-out will devastate Maui’s economy and workers
Views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author’s alone and do not reflect or represent the opinions, policies or positions of Maui Now.
Owners mulling legal action if Maui County’s short-term rental bill passes. Could it stand up in court?
County attorneys have been careful not to reveal their legal strategies but say they believe the bill is legally sound.
By the numbers: Maui recovery inches forward 2 years after fires
A new UHERO report finds signs of housing stability and rent relief, but major challenges remain around displacement, poverty and job loss.
LCLT Report: Zero homes sold within typical Maui residents’ financial reach in 2024
In actuality, the typical household can comfortably afford a $379,000 house. But in 2024, there were zero homes sold within that price range, and only a half dozen single-family transactions under $500,000, according to the LCLT report.
Aloha Ranch founder to speak at Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting, May 20
Denise Nussbaum will share information about how Aloha Ranch and local community partners have addressed the needs of Lahaina fire survivor communities.
178-unit affordable housing complex breaks ground in Kahului, prioritizing wildfire survivors
The complex will prioritize families displaced by the August 2023 wildfires, offering stability to a community hit hard by both the disaster and Maui’s ongoing housing crisis.
Op-Ed: Supporting a balanced approach to Maui’s housing crisis
Housing affordability is one of the most critical issues facing our community today. As the president of the REALTORS Association of Maui, I want to emphasize our commitment to fairness, transparency, and responsible practices in the real estate industry.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority heard this message at Maui public meeting: Prioritize locals over visitors
The draft plan called “Tourism Support for Maui’s Recovery” was developed for the purpose of how best to respond to the Tourism Emergency Declaration issued on Aug. 19 by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green due to the Aug. 8 fires.
Stand Up Maui receives $20K grant to create “scorecard” of affordable housing projects
The nonprofit organization, Stand Up Maui, received a $20,000 grant from the Cooke Foundation to create a comprehensive list of affordable housing projects, and a communications campaign to highlight Maui County’s housing crisis and solutions to resolve it. Stand Up Maui calls the project—”The Scorecard.”
