In Hawai‘i, community care has always been more than a value, it’s a way of life. With the ongoing federal government shutdown disrupting income for many local families, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is taking steps to provide some much-needed kōkua.

A $6.1 million emergency relief plan …

As someone who lives and works here on Hawaiʻi Island, I’m always interested in how local policies and environmental topics shape life in our communities. Recently, the Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources voted to advance a proposal that could reopen certain state waters to the aquarium pet …

Living on Hawai‘i Island teaches us something profound, the land gives so much to us, and it’s our kuleana (responsibility) to care for it in return. Whether tending a small backyard garden or managing acres of farmland, how we treat the ʻāina directly affects the health of our …

As someone deeply connected to Hawaiʻi’s communities and housing landscape, I often see how vital consistent funding is for our local programs, especially those supporting Native Hawaiian homesteads. Recently, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) announced plans to propose a 1% increase to Hawaiʻi’s Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT).

As someone who lives and works in Kailua-Kona, I know how much we all value not just the beauty of our town, but the quality of life that makes this place feel like home. Starting October 15, a major infrastructure project will begin along Hualālai Road near Aliʻi Drive, …

Owning a home in Hawaiʻi is often out of reach for local families, but a new partnership is showing that there’s another way forward. On August 22, the Uyeda ʻohana celebrated moving into their new 3-bedroom, 2-bath house in Hilo, a milestone that also marks progress in the island’s …

Later this month, crews will be heading up Mauna Kea once again, not for recreation, but for protection. On August 27–28, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will carry out animal control operations to help save one of Hawaiʻi’s rarest forest birds: the palila.

Why …

Every week, the West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® hosts dynamic networking events and regional caravan previews that bring together local agents to showcase the latest listings. These gatherings are more than routine meetings; they’re a cornerstone of collaboration, property visibility, and market knowledge in the Big Island real estate …