Hawaii agency gives Stanford Carr JV 4th extension on state rental portfolio
The Oct. 15 date had been the third due diligence deadline set by the HHFDC board, which awarded the portfolio to the joint venture of Stanford Carr Development and Standard Property Co. on Dec. 14 after a competitive bid process......»»
FEMA denies individual aid for Hawaii homes, businesses damaged by recent heavy rains
The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s request for individual aid for victims impacted by the heavy rains that caused severe flooding and landslides on Oahu and Kauai last month. Ige said Thursday that the state .....»»
Ige signs bill adding $210M to Hawaii affordable housing funds
Gov. David Ige on Friday signed into law a bill that injects more than $200 million into two state funds for affordable housing in Hawaii, and expands a tax exemption for affordable units. House Bill 2748 adds $200 million to the state’s Rental.....»»
DBEDT report predicts economic, population growth for Hawaii
Hawaii’s economy, measured by real gross domestic product, will grow at 1.7 percent per year between 2016 and 2045, according to a new report by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The state agency released the “Pop.....»»
HCDA board votes to approve new executive director
The Hawaii Community Development Authority board of directors on Wednesday voted to approve the appointment of Aedward Los Banos as executive director of the state agency responsible for overseeing development in Kakaako, Kalealoa and Heeia on Oahu. .....»»
Klay Thompson may now test free agency instead of signing a team-friendly extension and it could make the Warriors" biggest problem worse
Ezra Shaw/Getty Klay Thompson said in an interview that he wants to stay with the Golden State Warriors, but will hit free agency this summer. If Thompson hits free agency and turns down contract ex.....»»
Hawaii receives over $400K in federal funding to curb diesel pollution
Hawaii will receive more than $400,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to curb harmful pollution from diesel vehicles in the state. The $411,578 grant is part of the Diesel Emission Reductions Act, which is admini.....»»
State OKs funding for Michaels" senior affordable rentals in Chinatown
The Michaels Development Co. won approval Thursday from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. for funding a 156-unit senior affordable rental project on city-owned land in Honolulu’s Chinatown that has been on the boards for four years.....»»
Maui establishment closed by state DOH for ‘severe’ cockroach infestation
The Hawaii Department of Health’s Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red placard to the Wailuku store after a routine inspection......»»
New Mexico awarded $156M in federal dollars to expand solar access
More low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout New Mexico could receive access to solar power after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it awarded the state just over $156 million through the agency's Solar for All program......»»
Airbnb now wants you to rent out your rental
Airbnb said Friday it would lobby city and state governments to allow renters, in addition to own.....»»
University of Hawaii boosts state economy by $3.6 billion in 2020
The 10-campus system generated more than $3 billion in local business sales in 2020, in addition to $1.02 billion in employee earnings and $186 million in state tax revenue......»»
Battleship Missouri to resume full operational schedule
“We understand travel to Hawaii is still recovering, but we are excited to finally be back open to our normal operational days and hours prior to the pandemic,” said Mike Carr, president and CEO of the Battleship Missouri Memorial......»»
Travel agency now offers Covid-19 testing in Waikiki
Travel agency HIS Hawaii is now offering Covid-19 testing services for both transpacific and interisland travelers. Located on the fourth floor of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, the Waikiki PCR Testing Center launched last month, in partnership wit.....»»
Hawaii Dental Service President, CEO Mark Yamakawa to retire this year
HDS is undergoing an executive search to find the local dental insurance agency's next leader......»»
Kentucky limits college tuition increases to historic lows
The state agency that oversees higher education announced it will limit state college tuition increases at historic low levels for the third year in a row......»»
Hunter’s Creek groups oppose Brightline extension along State Road 417 to Disney
Some property owners may seek damages connected to the route if selected......»»
"Frankenbill" would suspend tax exemptions for some Hawaii businesses
House Bill 58, along with a bill to reduce funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, is one of several measures passed to balance the state’s two-year budget by increasing or moving taxes around......»»
Newsom proposes additional $600 stimulus checks and $5 billion toward rental assistance
The proposal to deliver $8 billion in new cash payments to millions of Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a $100-billion state budget that has swelled.....»»
Newsom promises additional $600 stimulus checks and $5 billion toward rental assistance
The proposal to deliver $8 billion in new cash payments to millions of Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a $100-billion state budget that has swelled.....»»
Newsom promises additional $600 stimulus checks and $5 billion towards rental assistance
The proposal to deliver $8 billion in new cash payments to millions of Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a $100-billion state budget that has swelled.....»»