Affordable Housing   Last updated: 07/01/2008 10:37:51 AM

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Big island land signed over for county use Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2008

Lingle sets aside Hilo parcel for senior housing Honolulu Advertiser, 6/28/2008

City overcharges renters, lawsuit claims-No complaints have been received, says a Honolulu spokesman by Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/14/2008

Housing project's 2nd phase starts Honolulu Advertiser, 6/13/2008

Tenants' lawsuit says city overcharged rent-Residents of Salt Lake complex claim utility allowances in error by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/13/2008

Low-Income Residents to Sue City and County KHNL8-News, 6/12/2008

Kukui Garden Tenants Fear Shake-up With Deal to Preserve Affordable Homes by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8-News, 6/5/2008

City performed well to save Kunia homes Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/1/2008

New laws don't ensure more affordable homes by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/31/2008

Fight to Save More Than 1200 Affordable Homes by Mari-Ela David, KHNL8-News, 5/29/2008

Update on Federal Court Nollan/Dolan Challenge to Maui's "Affordable Housing" Exaction by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 5/29/2008

Kauai housing project breaks ground Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/12/2008

Lingle’s housing measures collapse-Governor hits Legislature for killing shelter bills by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/8/2008

Affordable housing projects plod along by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 5/8/2008

Council 'affordable rental housing' classification (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/29/2008

Hawaii Lawmakers Raise Cost of Housing with Punitive Legislation by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 4/23/2008

County Motion in Maui Affordable Housing Exaction Case by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 4/22/2008

Developer suggests deal on tax credits-Stone says he will give up $3.45M if lawmakers shift credits to housing by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/13/2008

Bill attempts to influence development near transit-Tax breaks would be awarded to builders of affordable housing by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/11/2008

Affordable housing money approved by Ellen Edmands, The Garden Island, 4/10/2008

Lahaina housing project proposed-Affordable-price homes and lots planned on agricultural land (Maui) Honolulu Advertiser, 4/7/2008

Bill seeks to boost gap-group housing, but some doubt it-Critics say it could actually mean fewer projects in Kaka'ako by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/4/2008

Building affordable housing shouldn’t be optional Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/29/2008

Housing plan dropped-Affordable housing project in Laie ditched by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/29/2008

Sailors donate ‘sweat equity’ for homeowners by Johnny Michael, The Garden Island, 3/8/2008

NIMBYs, BANANAs, CAVEs and DUDEs by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 3/6/2008

Suit filed over Kahuku affordable housing complex Honolulu Advertiser, 3/3/2008

Nollan/Dolan in Federal Court Challenge to Maui's "Affordable Housing" Exaction Scheme by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 2/29/2008

Affordable housing in Kona-State plan for 272 acres hinges upon roads, water by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 2/23/2008

City affordable housing up for sale next month by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/19/2008

Businesses sponsor homeownership dreams by Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island, 2/17/2008

Suit filed over Kukui Gardens transfer by Nelson Daranciang, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/5/2008

Housing authority moves on Maui needs by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 1/24/2008

Home ownership on horizon in Waikoloa-Developer breaks ground on affordable housing project (Hawaii) by Carolyn Lucas, West Hawii Today, 12/30/2007

Big Isle to gain 1,200 affordable dwellings-The project will add units to Waikoloa Village for West Hawaii resort workers by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/25/2007

Kukui Gardens to Remain Affordable for Residents by Beth Hillyer, KHNL-8 News, 12/18/2007

Mayor taps housing as top priority for state money (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 12/14/2007

Applications available for 40 affordable Kauai rentals Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2007

Housing authority to address problems (Maui) The Maui News, 11/30/2007

Waikoloa housing discrimination legal (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 11/29/2007

State and city to renovate 2 public housing projects Honolulu Advertiser, 11/27/2007

Looming Housing Crisis in Hawaii and a Feasible Solution by Richard A. Heaton, Hawaii Reporter, 11/26/2007

County housing projects progressing (Kauai) The Garden Island, 11/25/2007

Waikoloa workforce housing-Affordable housing 'model' project to break ground (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 11/24/2007

County hashes out housing policy by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 11/21/2007

Honua’ula wins committee OK (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 11/21/2007

Handful of affordable homes announced on Maui The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2007

Kukui Gardens lawsuit over sale is settled by Mary Adamski, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/20/2007

Work force housing agreement yields homes (Maui) The Maui News, 11/20/2007

Housing bill poised at vote (Kauai) by Nathan Eagle, The Garden Island, 11/16/2007

Panel OKs bill to waive fees on affordable housing (Maui) The Maui News, 11/13/2007

Teacher Banks Future on Affordable Housing Bill by Mari-Ela David, KHNL-8 News, 11/8/2007

$25M sought to repair Hawaii public housing by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/8/2007

State to renovate public housing projects on island by Jason Armstrong, West Hawaii Today, 11/6/2007

Low-income housing wins Honolulu reprieve by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2007

Plan would cut fees, boost affordable housing (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 11/3/2007

No water for affordable units (Maui) by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 10/24/2007

Affordable units to rise soon (Kauai) by Blake Jones, The Garden Island, 10/24/2007

Honolulu closer to housing sell off by Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/24/2007

City in talks to acquire land under Kaneohe apartments Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2007

New affordable housing bill on its way (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 10/21/2007

Affordable rentals to be built (Kauai) Honolulu Advertiser, 10/19/2007

Work to start on Kaua'i affordable rental project Honolulu Advertiser, 10/18/2007

Affordable housing component key to A&B Kihei project by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 10/18/2007

Use developers’ fees for purposes of affordable housing-The city auditor reports that fees paid by developers so they can be relieved of affordable housing requirements are being transferred to the city's general fund Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/17/2007

Identifying Problems With City’s Management of Unilateral Agreements in Affordable Housing-Summary of the City Auditor's Report by Les Tanaka, Hawaii Reporter, 10/15/2007

Church affiliate buys North Shore land Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/15/2007

Hawaii Reserves buys 227 acres for housing by Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/13/2007

Maui Lani says it had little choice (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 10/6/2007

Maui Lani withdraws rental project (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 10/3/2007

Family exemption bill for affordable housing requirements filed (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 10/3/2007

Kailua condo residents running out of time by Catherine E. Toth, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/2/2007

$27.7M in low-interest loans to help finance affordable housing by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Free Press, Hawaii Reporter, 9/29/2007

Kim: Taxpayer money prompts ownership change (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 9/27/2007

$4.5M for Honolulu housing diverted or unused by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/27/2007

Bringing housing to the forefront-Two City Council members say the city hasn't done enough to get affordable projects built (Oahu) by Laurie Au, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/26/2007

Could Relaxing Zoning Laws Make Housing More Affordable? REALTOR(^c) Magazine OnLine, 9/25/2007

County's involvement in Waikoloa Workforce Housing Project may change (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 9/25/2007

500 line up for chance to buy unit in Salt Lake by Jim Dooley, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/24/2007

Hawaii launches task force on housing by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/22/2007

Mililani affordable rental complex opens Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/21/2007

Affordable condo going up in Salt Lake by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/21/2007

Planned Maui Lani complex in question by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 9/19/2007

Affordable housing mandate added to Honua’ula’s list (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/13/2007

Councilors find housing details hard to swallow (Maui) by Brain Perry, The Maui News, 9/13/2007

Affordable rental fees raise questions (Maui) The Maui News, 9/7/2007

Honolulu council looks at housing issues by Johnny Brannon, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/5/2007

Nollan/Dolan Challenge to Maui's Forty Percent Affordable Housing Exaction by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 8/29/2007

Work force housing law challenged (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/29/2007

Vetoed bill gone, work on replacement may begin (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 8/26/2007

Hawaii residents hope repairs follow sale of public-housing by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/26/2007

Hawaii volunteers help renovate Kahaluu housing by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/26/2007

Affordable housing veto override has some success (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 8/24/2007

Affordable Housing Fund on Maui gets early approval by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/23/2007

Affordable Housing Fund bill gets initial approval (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 8/23/2007

Affordable housing bills-One veto overridden, one not (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 8/23/2007

Affordable housing meeting on Oahu set for today Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2007

Takes Time to Come Up With Creative Solutions by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 8/20/2007

Movement afoot on long-planned Pu’ukoli’i Village (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/17/2007

ML&P cuts back affordable housing (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 8/15/2007

Wahiawa housing a sweet senior deal-A affordable complex gets a warm welcome from its residents by Rosemarie Bernardo, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/14/2007

Senior housing opens in Wahiawa (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/13/2007

Affordable housing vetoes-Override chances lessen as Naeole unlikely to vote in favor (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 8/11/2007

Affordable housing bills-Council to attempt override on two vetoes (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 8/9/2007

Affordable units get priority in Maui housing project by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/9/2007

Affordable units get priority for Honua’ula (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 8/9/2007

Hokama studying public hearing requirements (Maui) The Maui News, 8/9/2007

Director of state housing agency on Hot Seat today  Honolulu Advertiser, 8/8/2007

Nuuanu retirement community to offer more-affordable housing for seniors by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 8/5/2007

Kim vetoes two housing bills in surprise move (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 8/3/2007

Hawaii delegation urged to help Kukui Gardens sale (Oahu) by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 8/2/2007  

Kona's affordable housing-State project makes assumptions of unfunded water and unbuilt roads (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 7/28/2007

Kaua‘i lacks affordable housing by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 7/26/2007

Kauai affordable homes project complete Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/24/2007

Rules for county housing policy are nearly ready (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 7/21/2007

Naeole: Constituent concern prompted reconsideration of housing bill (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/19/2007

Naeole: Rethink housing bill (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/18/2007

Kukui Gardens sale hits federal snag (Oahu) by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/18/2007

Hundreds line up for Oahu housing signup by Will Hoover, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/15/2007

Applicants line up for affordable housing by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/15/2007

Honolulu ranks near top in housing costs survey  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/14/2007

Tenants wary of leasing proposal (Oahu) by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 7/14/2007

Affordable Isle homes may not be affordable by Kim Fassler, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/13/2003

Hawaii slated to receive $84M for transit, housing Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2007

More affordable housing legislation in the works (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/12/2007

Affordable housing to go on sale Saturday Honolulu Advertiser, 7/12/2007

Study Ranks Honolulu Third Highest for 'Unaffordable Housing' Hawaii Reporter, 7/11/2007

Council passes housing credit ordinance-Four eastside districts are exempt from requirement (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 7/11/2007

Low-cost housing in Kailua all but over (Oahu) by Dan Nakaso and Eloise Aguiar, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/5/2007

Council improves affordable housing laws (Hawaii) by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 6/21/2007

High rents drain county assistance funds by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 6/15/2007

Waikoloa affordable housing project financing summary prepared (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/14/2007

Affordable housing by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/10/2007

Required housing permits sought (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 6/10/2007

Affordable housing bill's fate undecided (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/6/2007

332 affordable units proposed (Oahu) by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/6/2007

Kalihi Valley housing plan scaled back by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 6/4/2007

Incentives for affordable rentals get initial OK-Lower property tax rate advantage (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 6/2/2007

Takaba calls for boost in affordable rental housing (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/1/2007

Budgets, concurrency up for County Council vote Friday-Affordable housing issue faces regional approval (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/31/2007

Tenants organize for say in sale of housing by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/27/2007

Affordable-rent tenants unify by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 5/27/2007

Renters' credit proposal shelved-An expected drop in property taxes would use up available funds by Crystal Kua,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2007

Affordable housing due for $90 million lift by Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/21/2007

Council to reconsider affordable housing for industrial development (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/18/2007

Affordable Housing by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/14/2007

Industrial development housing bill may resurface-Changes would exempt East Hawaii (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/10/2007

Affordable housing exemption change may postpone concurrency (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/10/2007

Rentals buyer: ’Keeping it affordable’ by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 5/5/2007

Amended housing credit bill fails to pass (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 5/4/2007

Legislature focused on housing, healthcare by Derrick DePledge and Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/4/2007

Hawaii's Affordable Housing Suffers Cuts by Rep. Gene Ward Ph.D., Hawaii Reporter, 5/2/2007

$25M to save Kukui Gardens by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/28/2007

Kukui Gardens bond issue gains favor-The proposal would enable the residential complex to continue as affordable housing by B.J. Reyes, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/27/2007

Hearing set on proposed HOME allocations (Maui) The Maui News, 4/23/2007

Hearing today on funds for affordable housing in Maui The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2007

Affordable housing bill may see more amendment (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/21/2007

Halekauwila Place a first for Carr-The state project will offer 196 units to provide more affordable housing by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/19/2007

New affordable housing regulations looked at by county council by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/18/2007

Bias against Section 8 tenants is legal Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/17/2007

Plans back on track for 'Ewa rentals by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/13/2007

The Cost of Affordable Housing-County considering developing over 1,000 housing units near Waikoloa Village (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/12/2007

Council adds new amendment to bill-amendment puts more teeth into regulations (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 4/7/2007

Amendment limiting housing bill's scope defeated (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 4/5/2006

Hawaiians get help on down payments Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/4/2007

Kukui fight a tribute to tenacity of tenants by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2007

Trust’s spending triggers concerns by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2007

Lawyers, public-relations firm kept busy with Kukui Gardens by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/25/2007

A key to permanent affordability by JoAnn A. Yukimura, The Garden Island, 3/25/2007

Hot Air at the Hawaii State Capitol-Obsession with Affordable Housing Blinds Lawmakers to Their Role by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 3/24/2007

Seeking cheap rental? Good luck by Catherine E. Toth, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/24/2007

850 rally for Kukui Gardens by Will Hoover, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/18/2007

800 rally to keep Kukui Gardens affordable Honolulu Advertiser, 3/17/2007

Affordable housing tower will break ground by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/13/2007

Stanford Carr picked to build in Kakaako by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/10/2007

Kona affordable housing plan in development (Hawaii) by Jim Quirk, West Hawaii Today, 3/6/2006

Open Season on Speculators by Lowell L. Kalapa, Hawaii Reporter, 3/5/2007

Fair touts sub-$300,000 homes (Kauai) by Dennis Fujimoto, The Garden Island, 3/4/2007

Workforce housing hearing vacant (Kauai) by Amanda C. Gregg, The Garden Island, 2/28/2007

New isle land trust aiming to provide affordable housing (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 2/25/2007

Affordable housing, not so affordable Opinion, The Garden Island, 2/25/2007

Workforce housing bill goes public (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 2/25/2007

Housing affordability gap widens-Home prices have been rising a lot faster than increases in paychecks by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/23/2007

Residents urge state to buy Kukui Gardens by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/23/2007

Addition of 47 affordable units for seniors praised-Piikoi Vista has charity-provided social workers to help seniors with health care and other issues by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/15/2007

Kane'ohe tenants question city's sale by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 2/15/2007

Council looking at incentives in housing policy (Maui) by Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, 2/14/2007

ML&P affordable housing contested by neighbors (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/14/2007

Nonprofit wants to buy city properties by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 2/14/2007

Paauilo land eyed for affordable housing by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 2/14/2007

Leeward Coast might get $75M in tax credits by Lynda Arakawa, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/14/2007

Dedication for affordable senior apartments at noon Honolulu Advertiser, 2/14/2007

Nonprofit wants to own more affordable housing here Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2007

Mayor: Sell all affordable units (Oahu) by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2007

Tax plan could aid some renters-The mayor is trying to balance a proposal to help homeowners (Oahu) by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2007

Tax credit sought for low-income renters by Mary Vorsino, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2007

Residents suspicious of plan to sell housing-The first apartment complex to go on the block will be difficult to sell by Alexandre Da Silva and Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2007

City Will Seek Buyer for Kulana Nani Affordable Housing (Oahu) by Mark Matsunaga, Hawaii Reporter, 2/8/2007

City to sell 12 affordable-housing projects in phases by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2007

Mayor proposes $150 tax credit for low-income renters  Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2007

Affordable Housing Should Not Be Exempt from State and County Regulations-Council Members Oppose House Proposal  by Charles Djou, Hawaii Reporter, 2/7/2007

Bills look to ease housing woes in Isles by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/4/2007

New affordable housing fund up for review (Maui) The Maui News, 2/3/2007

Send 'Honolulu Advertiser' Editorial Writers Back to School-Basic Economics Teaches Rent Control They Are Advocating for In Hawaii Won't Work by Jim Henshaw, Hawaii Reporter, 2/2/2007

State should not delay consideration of Kukui financing Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/27/2007

State leaders leery about subsidizing Kukui Gardens-Without state help, units would stay affordable until 2011 by Robert Shikina, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/25/2007

Kukui Gardens agreement reached by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/24/2007

Housing plan should be a non-starter Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/22/2007

Lawmakers float ideas to address housing crisis-The difficulty is trying to raise wages while holding down costs by Mark Niesse, AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/21/2007

Housing, energy among priorities for lawmakers Compiled by Derrick DePledge, Johnny Brannon and Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/21/2007

Affordable units truly affordable by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/20/2007

LUC approves Hale Mua project (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 1/20/2007

Furfaro: County should pay for affordable homes on state lands (Kauai) by Lester Chang, The Garden Island, 1/20/2007

Plan eases affordable-home laws-Democrats propose low leases and developer exemptions by Crystal Kua, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/19/2007

Judge hints at ruling against Kukui Gardens group (Oahu)  Honolulu Advertiser, 1/8/2007

Kailua lot opposed for housing-Merchants and the neighborhood board say there are better spots for the project Oahu) by Diana Leone, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/8/2007

State rules penalize homeless families by Rob Perez,  Honolulu Advertiser, 12/24/2006

Housing, homeless key part of Lingle's budget by Treena Shapiro, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/19/2006

'They're not doing their job' by Rob Perez,  Honolulu Advertiser, 12/17/2006

City program gives hope to renters-Homeowners are recognized as "living proof" of success (Oahu) by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/16/2006

Buying home a dream fulfilled (Oahu) by Mary Vorsino,  Honolulu Advertiser, 12/16/2006

Under the radar' program aims to get low-income families into homes (Hawaii) by Jason Armstrong, West Hawaii Today, 12/13/2006

$34M to house homeless by Will Hoover, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2006

Kakaako agency revisits 'affordable'-The HCDA approves spending $100,000 on a consultant to review the guidelines (Oahu) by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/7/2006

Council rejects veto, OKs housing policy (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 12/6/2006

Mayor veto: Housing proposal ’overly ambitious’ (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 11/25/2006

Kawamoto picks first family for rental-The Japanese real estate tycoon is moving ahead with plans for cheap rentals on Kahala Avenue by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/22/2006

$150 rent in Kahala a 'gift' for Hawaiians by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/22/2006

Kawamoto finds Hawaiian family to rent Kahala home Honolulu Advertiser, 11/21/2006

Kawamoto seeks comment by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/18/2006

Kawamoto invites comments on Kahala plan Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2006

Affordable housing in Kaka'ako: 63 condos (Oahu) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/14/2006

Kukui Gardens counteroffer on table by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/10/2006

Voters approve affordable housing fund (Maui) by Edwin Tanji, The Maui News, 11/8/2006

On developers' side, Maui mayor to veto affordable housing policy (Maui) AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/8/2006

Maui mayor to veto housing bill (Maui) AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/7/2006

Council approves housing policy (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 11/4/2006

Economists cautious on housing bill (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 11/2/2006

Veto of housing bill threatened (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 11/2/2006

Developer 'shocked' at low interest in project (Hawaii) by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/30/2006

Block prepayment of project’s mortgage Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/30/2006

86 families selected for Waiehu homes (Maui) The Maui News, 10/29/2006

Governor: Housing bill a threat to investment (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 10/28/2006

Kakaako affordable housing planned-The state envisions the development of a 200-unit building by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2006

State action may affect sale of Kukui Gardens (Oahu) by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/27/2006