The Fundamentals of Land Court, Hawai‘i’s Legal “Enigma”
Here, a longtime real estate attorney explains the advantages – protecting against squatters rights is one – and challenges of Land Court.
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Here, a longtime real estate attorney explains the advantages – protecting against squatters rights is one – and challenges of Land Court.
The government program helped over 13,000 households. One reason it succeeded may have been that people who had experienced housing instability had a seat at the decision-making table.
But the reality of building accessory dwelling units was far more complicated, leading to just a trickle of affordable units. Could regulatory changes boost the numbers?
Tens of thousands of fireworks are smuggled in each year. While random searches of shipping containers would help, it won’t be easy or cheap.
An employment attorney says the ruling, which follows a national trend, should persuade business owners and employers to review non-compete agreements.
Members of key state boards must disclose their finances to the public. If a new law is passed, they would still need to disclose the sources of income and debts and what they own, but not the amounts and values.
“It’s not divorce that’s bad for kids; it’s conflict,” says Katie Bennett.
Small landowners and developers can use exemptions and waivers to build new multistory rentals on small residential lots – and help ease the housing squeeze.
Despite its tarnished reputation amid the Red Hill water crisis, many think the U.S. military is the best bet for revitalizing the local economy.
This report on affordable housing policies by county governments and state agencies provides different perspectives on what works and what doesn’t – and what might work better.
David Louie recalls his time as the state’s top lawyer (2011-14) in the memoir, “From the Desk of the Attorney General.” Here are behind-the-scenes excerpts.
Honolulu has talked about building a rail system since 1967.
We sorted through more than a decade of cost overruns, audits and reports to explain how the price soared and why completion fell behind schedule.
It’s common for rail projects to have cost overruns, but few are as large as Honolulu's.
We looked through the project's publicly available documents to identify the biggest contracts and how much they cost.
We tracked some of the project's major milestones, including cost increases, funding deficits, lawsuits and voter input.
Volunteer to serve on a government board or commission and you will have a say in decisions involving land use, affordable housing, taxes or other important issues.
Community opposition to proposed projects is nothing new, but it seems to be more common nowadays. And more effective. To get moving on such projects, and others, Hawai‘i must work with communities that are demanding a voice in their future.
The pandemic is leaving its mark on cities, impacting urban design, transportation and governance. Five experts reflect on developing trends and future possibilities for resilience in Honolulu.
Hawai‘i’s workforce is more unionized than any in the country and it’s facing challenges as the pandemic disrupts tourism, government, shipping and other unionized sectors.
The coronavirus has put tens of thousands of local people out of work. Enhancing workforce development is the starting point, according to a report from the Hawaiʻi Executive Collaborative, which is based on input from almost 200 people. The economic impact…
Many people inside and outside the tourism sector want a reinvention of Hawai‘i’s No. 1 industry so that it welcomes tourists while enhancing sustainability of nature and culture here.
Advocates say it ensures reliable, on-time delivery of everything Hawai‘i needs, while providing a strong U.S. Merchant Marine in time of war or other crises. Opponents say the Jones Act raises prices for everyone in Hawai‘i and puts those who want to export overseas at a disadvantage.
In Hawai‘i, diabetes-related complications are worse for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Can limb salvage help reduce amputations?
Hawai‘i’s capital is not alone. Severe housing unaffordability now plagues more and more American and foreign cities.
We sorted through more than a decade of cost overruns, audits and reports to explain how the price soared and why completion fell behind schedule.