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Praising Lahaina’s recovery is premature, key hurdles persist
The following commentary was originally published August 6, 2026, in The Maui News under the headline “It’s too soon to applaud rebuilding in Lahaina.”____________Maui County officials convened a community meeting in Lahaina on July 1 to celebrate…
Helton highlights ongoing roadblocks to rebuilding in…
More than 200 homes have been rebuilt in Lahaina after the devastating 2023 wildfires, but the…
The coast isn’t clear, it’s covered in red tape
Hawaii and California differ greatly in size, but they have plenty in common — including great…
Temporary certificates of occupancy would help ease…
June 23, 2026, 2:30 p.m. Honolulu HaleTo: Honolulu City Council Committee on Housing, Homelessness…
Legislature approves bills that could help boost local…
The following commentary was first published May 30, 2026, in West Hawaii Today and May 31, 2026, in…
Legislature OKs bill to help speed up infrastructure repairs in Lahaina
The following commentary was first published on May 24, 2026, in Maui Now under the headline “HB1823 could make rebuilding infrastructure in post-wildfire Lahaina easier.”_____________Rebuilding Lahaina’s roads, water lines and sewer system in the…
Insights from rebuilding Lahaina could inform Kona low…
Many of the lessons learned from Maui County’s ongoing wildfire recovery efforts could help…
Preapproved house plans could help reduce permit…
April 16, 2026, 1:30 p.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 225 and VideoconferenceTo: Senate…
Historic preservation review ‘shot clock’…
April 9, 2026, 10:01 a.m. Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 016 and VideoconferenceTo: Senate…
Disclosure requirements for permits could slow already…
March 31, 2026, 2 p.m.Hawaii State CapitolConference Room 325 and VideoconferenceTo: House Committee…
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