Losses of historic sites, including the destruction of the home that inspired the song "Aloha Oe," have spurred support for a city agency to monitor and protect Oahu's ancient places.

A Hawaii lawmaker says the public private housing partnership could be a model for state-owned affordable rentals.

The eminent domain resolution now moves to the full County Council for consideration at its July 15 meeting.

Employees lack confidence in planning director Michele McLean whom they see as “heavily politicized and unconcerned with staff welfare or input.”

The Hawaii Zoning Atlas aims to decode complicated zoning jargon for the public to use.

No one knows for certain what lies underground at a vacant parcel that's being developed on Kauai.

Critics point to decades of broken promises by developers, who say those in opposition will do anything to delay. Now it's up to the planning commission to decide.

Lawmakers just appropriated approximately $1 billion to help build homes for residents. Now it's up to the executive branch to make things happen.

Members of the public are concerned about increased traffic and tourist pressure on Keauhou Bay as well as the proposed removal of a popular beach volleyball court.

Housing is an abstract goal, but the concrete reality usually sparks opposition from advocates for farmland or the environment or those simply worried about urban woes.