Buyer Beware!
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Generally, a real estate transaction is expected to proceed in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the “four corners” of the purchase and sale agreement. The expectations of the buyer and seller are clearly set according to the time limits set in the contract. Generally speaking, everything goes like this; the buyer views the property, there is an offer and acceptance, followed by loan approval, termite inspection, survey and final walk through, signing and finally recording.
Outside of the contract, the buyer may want the seller to clarify the answers associated with the disclosure statement. They may also request repairs after inspection. Remember that sellers are under no obligation to make repairs or renegotiate at any time. A dissatisfied buyer can cancel without penalty if he does so within the contractual time frame. Otherwise, the buyer is expected to act in accordance with the terms of the contract. Buyers typically believe (though perhaps mistakenly) that no penalties other than possible forfeiture of the original deposit will be imposed, even for default immediately before closing.
Change of mind?
Imagine that the buyer has credit approval or, even stronger, pays cash. The seller relies on this commitment and begins the closing process. One owner closed his business and moved to the mainland after Buyer received loan approval. Termite inspections and surveys are ordered. Tenants are notified, houses are fumigated, household goods are packaged/sold, and perhaps the Seller moves forward with another purchase. Van moves are arranged, temporary cleaning services are hired, etc. The buyer and seller sign all closing documents and the record is set. The buyer suddenly changed his mind. They start making new demands or, worse, they want to cancel the purchase. Even the forfeiture of a healthy, serious cash deposit can leave a seller with a huge deficit, not to mention completely turn the seller’s world upside down.
Breach of contract
Of course, in today’s market, most sellers rely heavily on promises made and contractual obligations. Defaulting buyers are advised to consult with their attorney, who will likely explain that the seller may have other remedies, including compensation for costs and damages resulting from the buyer’s breach of contract. Even with a valid reason for last-minute cancellation, the most compassionate sellers may be unwilling or unable to refuse compensation for broken contractual obligations at the last minute. The bottom line is this: Buyers best beware of breaking their promises on a property at the last minute!
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History of the magical island
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Situated on the south shore of the picturesque Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island, as it is affectionately known, highlights all the natural beauty that Hawaii has to offer with the added convenience of being just steps away from the hustle and bustle of it all. If anything, it serves as an oasis in the heart of urban Honolulu, located at the foot of the vibrant communities of Kakaako, Ala Moana and Waikiki.
But while many locals and visitors often visit Magic Island to socialize with family and friends or simply enjoy nature, it’s unlikely that many know how the man-made peninsula came to be. It all started at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Ala Moana Beach Park, as it is known today, includes everything from ample parking and tennis courts to long stretches of calm sandy beach. But before it became one of Oahu’s most beloved attractions, it was little more than a swamp. It wasn’t until land development began in the 1930s that Ala Moana Beach Park began to take shape with the addition of features such as the Bridle Bridge, Banyan Court, lawns and more, eventually being named “People’s Park” in 1934 by then President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In subsequent years, the park was used not only for recreation. For example, during the Second World War military units could be found here. Then, in 1954, construction of the beach began, followed by other additions such as a bathhouse and concession areas before Ala Moana Beach Park was added to the State Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Today, Ala Moana Beach Park welcomes approximately 4 million people each year, who take advantage of the serene shoreline and easily accessible entry points. It is also the site of popular events such as the annual Shinnyo Lantern Float in Hawaii.
History of the Magic Island.
Based on size alone, it’s impossible to miss Magic Island, although there is a trail from Ala Moana Beach Park that leads directly to it. Walk through this sprawling 47-acre property and it won’t take long to truly appreciate all it has to offer. With something for everyone to do and a lively, welcoming atmosphere, it’s hard to imagine the coast without it – although what eventually became today’s beloved Magic Island was never part of the original plan.
It all reportedly began in 1962, when a peninsula was built on the eastern part of the area to make way for a resort. But after the project failed, the area was turned into a public park. And here’s a fun fact: its real name is Aina Moana Park, which translates to “land from the sea.” Although, of course, everyone continues to call it simply Magic Island. The addition of Magic Island has brought more options for visitors of all ages.
High dams and a shallow and fairly soft lagoon make it an ideal swimming spot for families with children. Its parkland also helps create a warm, inviting atmosphere with large open spaces ideal for picnics, setting up tents for birthday parties and family get-togethers, or even flying a kite.
Picnic benches under the windy canopy of trees are located throughout, ideal for informal gatherings or comfortable lounging alone. Meanwhile, the trail leading through Magic Island and into Ala Moana Beach Park attracts walkers, runners and joggers, as well as cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Additional Magic Island amenities include a large parking lot with 470 spaces (nearly half of the 1,000 parking spaces located throughout Ala Moana Beach Park), fishing areas, restrooms and a lifeguard on duty. Bonus: Magic Island is a great place to dine al fresco and watch fireworks every Friday night, courtesy of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, and every 4th of July.
Redevelopment projects have helped improve and preserve this Oahu landmark.
Considering the amount of daily traffic Magic Island receives, it’s no surprise that it’s required quite a bit of maintenance over the years. Most recently, the City and County of Honolulu embarked on a redevelopment project that included improved parking, part of a larger plan already underway to improve Magic Island.
The work included repairs and re-marking; installing tree planters and removing roots that damage the sidewalk; setting up a new landing zone; and installing new park gates, benches and trash cans.
Other achievements have been completed recently. The amenities stations and bathrooms have received a facelift, nearly 220 trees have been planted, lighting throughout Magic Island has been upgraded to LED, exercise equipment has been added, and more, such as the city’s very first off-beach sand volleyball courts.
Located in downtown Honolulu, there is plenty to do around Magic Island.
With a great location in the area surrounding Magic Island, you’ll have plenty to do. Its end marks the beginning of Waikiki, with views of the Ala Wai boat harbor visible from the shoreline.
Directly across from Magic Island is Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping mall. Ala Moana Center features leading brands including Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s, as well as a variety of shops, eateries and specialty stores, including Foodland Farms Ala Moana.
Meanwhile, next door are the new neighborhoods of Ward Village and Kakaako, home to even more boutiques, restaurants and entertainment. Both remain a work in progress, regularly welcoming new residents to towering towers that attract those interested in living, working and playing where everything they need is within walking distance. Kakaako in particular may be best known for its colorful landscape, which changes annually during POW! WOW!
Hawaii, when renowned artists from around the world bring offices and free-standing walls to life with stunning murals that draw crowds. So, with all this in mind, there is no shortage of things to do in and around Magic Island.
New restrictions on short-term rentals and parking in Honolulu
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A city proposal aimed at restricting short-term rentals on Oahu cleared another hurdle at a Honolulu City Council committee meeting on March 23, 2022.
The latest version of Bill 41 prohibits short-term rental bookings of less than 90 days (down from the current 30 days) in most areas of the island.
New restrictions, fees and fines will also be introduced. The Zoning Board Chairman’s Committee’s draft has passed its third reading in the Zoning Committee and now heads to the full board for a final vote.
Under the bill, reservations for rentals of less than 90 days would be allowed only on Oahu in resort areas, as well as in certain residential areas of the Waikiki mauka of Kuhio, in areas near the Ko Olina Resort, and in the single-unit area near Turtle Bay Resort and the North Shore.
The bill would prohibit unregistered landlords from advertising nightly rates, require non-conforming rental units in residential areas to limit visitors to four adults, and require an off-street parking space for each rental room.
The bill has received support from the hotel industry and residents who want to keep vacationers out of residential areas. But it has also drawn sharp criticism from short-term rental landlords, who argue that a law passed in 2019 that would have allowed the licensing of 1,700 new short-term rental units was fairer.
The new law will not correct the existing regulation
Mainland tourists don’t care that island locals have to deal with a housing crisis and homelessness .
Critics of the bill also expressed concern that the 90-day reservation period would unnecessarily burden residents traveling between islands, college students, traveling health care workers and others who do not want to stay in hotels. Exceptions for these groups have been addressed but are not included in the current version.
The initial version of the bill introduced by Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration drew strong reactions. As written, it required reservations of at least 180 days and required landlords of short-term rentals in condo-hotel buildings to hire a hotel management company.
The administration’s original proposal also allowed short-term rentals in residential areas of the Gold Coast near Diamond Head; requires rental operators to notify property owners within 250 feet that the dwelling is being used for rental purposes; and obtain additional insurance coverage.
The bill would impose an initial registration fee of $1,000 and a renewal fee of $500 for short-term rentals.
Under the new law, landlords will already pay higher taxes on temporary housing, higher property taxes and could face increased fines. The purpose of the levy should be to cover the cost of public services provided.
The new law also proposed to prohibit tourists in rented cars from parking on public streets in the city. Now any property owner can complain about the occupied parking lot near their home.
All of her amendments were adopted into the out-of-committee version of the bill.
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Coinbase And Other Exchanges Relist XRP After Court Ruling Against SEC
US crypto exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Crypto.com and Bitstamp have announced to relist XRP after a US federal court ruled that selling the token on exchanges did not constitute an investment contract.
The entire ruling was not in favor of Ripple as Judge Torres made it clear that institutional sale of the tokens did violate federal securities laws.
The price of XRP shot up as much as 70% after Ripple scored a partial win against the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday.
After the federal court’s ruling, US crypto exchanges announced plans to relist the layer one token.
The leading US-based crypto exchange Coinbase announced in a tweet on Thursday that they will re-enable trading for XRP (XRP) on the XRP network.
“Once sufficient supply of this asset is established trading on our XRP-USD, XRP-USDT and XRP-EUR trading pairs will launch in phases,” the crypto exchange added.
Hawaii becomes the first US state to ban shark fishing
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Hawaii banned the intentional capture or killing of sharks in public waters effective Jan. 1, 2022, to protect marine ecosystems. The online publication PlantBasedNews reported this on February 11, citing data from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).
“We are well aware of how important sharks are to maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. We also recognize their importance in the cultural practices and beliefs of Native Hawaiians,” said DLNR Division of Water Resources Chief Brian Neilson.
The law applies to all 40 species of sharks that live in the oceans surrounding the Hawaiian Islands.
Shark populations are vital to ocean health. Sharks are apex predators, meaning they play a key role in supporting species below them on the food chain.
“They help eliminate the weak and sick, and maintain balance with competitors, helping to ensure species diversity.
As predators, they change the spatial habitat of their prey, which changes the feeding strategy and diet of other species. Through spatial control and abundance, sharks indirectly support seagrass and coral reef habitats,” explained ocean conservation organization Oceana.
The new law contains some caveats. For example, catching sharks for “public safety” is permitted if the DLNR grants permission to do so. Additionally, killing a shark in self-defense or defense of another person is also legal. Persons holding “special operating permits” issued by the DLNR are also exempt from this regulation.
Violation of the law will be punishable by “significant fines.” $500 for the first crime, $2 thousand for the second and $10 thousand for subsequent crimes.
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As cryptocurrencies proliferate and decentralized financial ecosystems hurtle toward becoming household names, ease-of-use and security are rightfully among the top considerations among potential users.
The Bayliq app does not want to know your balance on crypto exchanges, cold wallet or in your pocket. This allows you to absolutely securely enter all data about your assets.
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Not all crypto exchanges in the world have the same coins on their platform. Thus, the user has from 3 to 12 crypto exchange applications on the phone. And 1-3 more secret “cold wallet” balances plus a bank checking and savings account. And during the day, the user had to switch between many applications, but did not see the overall balance.
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In the US, globally increasingly popular investors are already getting a clear overview of the latest developments in their cryptocurrencies, investments, through an app on their smartphones. Today, the usability is getting even more convenient as Bayliq is the first app on the market that also offers connection to trading any crypto assets from a single app.
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Hawaii Investor’s Guide
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Investing in real estate can be like playing Monopoly: buy real estate; avoid bankruptcy; receive rental income; buy more real estate; protection against inflation; and see cash flow. Real estate is an excellent investment for a variety of reasons, and Hawaii real estate has historically been an excellent choice for a portfolio.
Why should anyone invest in real estate in Hawaii?
Here are some reasons.
You earn more money
When purchasing real estate, you typically only have to put down a percentage of the amount, allowing you to make more money with less debt, also known as leverage (loan from the bank).
For example, if you purchase $500,000 worth of shares, you will pay $500,000. However, to buy a Waikiki condo for $500,000, you may only need to pay $100,000 (20% downpayment). If prices increase by 5%, the price increase of $500,000 would be $25,000.
The Waikiki apartment cost you $100,000 to earn $25,000, but the stock cost you $500,000 to earn $25,000; it is the leverage that real estate investing provides.
Depending on your lender’s requirements, your financial situation and assets, a different amount of interest advance will be required. However, even with multimillion-dollar properties, investors usually don’t have to pay the entire price.
Real estate resists inflation.
Over time, prices tend to rise, and you won’t be able to buy as much for a dollar as you used to. Do you remember enjoying snacks for a few cents in Honolulu stores? Ask an old Hawaiian about the stores and prices many years ago and you won’t remember.
Because properties are purchased at a specific price and monthly mortgage payments are typically fixed, the price you pay for your real estate investment will not rise over time to counteract inflation. However, the rent (Rent) you charge may increase with inflation, increasing your overall income.
Homes in Hawaii have always had long-term value.
Appreciation or capital gain is the increase in the value of a property over time. While the Hawaii real estate market has its ups and downs, historically it has always been on a steady upswing and the downturns are not as steep as those on the US mainland. Since 1972, long-term average annual growth has hovered around 6 percent for a single-family home and 5.4 percent for a condominium.
Average home sales prices in Hawaii have continued to rise in recent years.
In June 2019, the median sales price for a single-family home was $800,000, and in May 2021 it was $978,000. For condominiums, the average sales price was $432,500 in June 2019 and $457,750 in May 2021. Hawaii Real Estate Price Statistics .
In Hawaii, the sales price graph always seems to find a new peak.
You can invest in a fixed top and make a profit.
While flipping a home in Hawaii is a risk that can be very profitable, another idea is to buy a home as an owner. Lower interest rates are available for owner-occupiers, and you can make cost-effective home equity improvements without rushing to resale deadlines.
Once the renovation is complete, your property will likely increase in value, giving you the opportunity to invest more in the future, such as renting or buying another property.
You can have cash flow from rental income.
Cash flow is the income generated from rent after paying expenses such as taxes, insurance, utilities and depreciation. This money is like an extra salary each month and can increase as rents rise with the market. Rents typically increase in Hawaii, so your monthly cash flow may increase over time.
As of July 2021, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Honolulu is around $2,000. If you close the deal and buy a one-bedroom apartment for $250,000 cash, with utilities and maintenance of $1,100 per month, you will receive cash flow of $900 per month. If you had a mortgage after the 20% reduction at closing, your mortgage could be around €900 dollars, and with maintenance and utilities you would break even, while also getting your apartment appraised and hoping for an increase in the average rent.
Because mortgage payments are high in Hawaii, it is not uncommon for homeowners to rent rooms to cover the mortgage. While living with a roommate may not be for everyone, it can help a homeowner build equity and save money for other investments.
You can take tax deductions every year.
The benefits of real estate tax season are numerous: mortgage interest deductions, cash flow from investment properties, operating expenses, property taxes, insurance and depreciation (even as the property gains value, etc.). accountant about the tax benefits of your Hawaii real estate investments.
When selling real estate, you can use a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes.
A 1031 exchange from the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) is another great tax benefit that allows investors to sell real estate and buy other similar real estate—fully tax-deferred. For example, a family home purchased in 1940 for $40,000 may be worth $1,000,000 today. If you were to simply sell the family home, you would have to pay capital gains tax (about 20 percent) on the $960,000 (less improvements).
With Code 1031, you can take the money you receive from the sale and invest it in another property on a tax-deferred basis. Investing capital gains from this family home allows for portfolio diversification, potential rental income and appreciation, as well as huge tax savings.
Your real estate portfolio can generate stable income and contribute to a comfortable retirement.
Have you built up your real estate portfolio over the years? Are you getting a stable rental income after your mortgage and other expenses? You may have already paid off your mortgage. Property investments and rental income can provide a stable and reliable source of income that will help for many years and into retirement.
If you plan and buy correctly, real estate investments in Hawaii are generally safe and profitable. And if you or someone else lives in the property, it can also provide years of happiness and memories.
How to buy cryptocurrency in Hawaii?
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Purchasing cryptocurrency is legal in Hawaii, although not every cryptocurrency exchange on the market is licensed to do business with Hawaii residents.
In 2020, the Hawaii Division of Financial Institutions launched a two-year pilot program called the Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL), which allowed 16 crypto companies to do business with the government until June 2022 and was extended until June 2024.
While you can’t use some of the larger exchanges like Binance.US or Coinbase in Hawaii, you still have access to over a dozen licensed and regulated exchanges.
How to buy cryptocurrency in Hawaii through an exchange
Hawaii’s two-year pilot program has approved 15 crypto businesses, five of which are actual crypto exchanges that you can use to buy, sell or trade crypto in the state.
Step 1: Compare and register on a crypto exchange
When comparing exchanges, look at things like the number of coins supported, payment methods supported, and any additional features you’d like to use, such as an NFT marketplace or earning center.
- bitFlyer
- Bitstamp
- CEX.IO
- Crypto.com
- Gemini
- Kraken
- Public.com
- Bayliq 100 crypto exchanges of the world in one application
- PayPal payments and transfer of fiat money, opportunity to buy cryptocurrency
2. Register using your government ID.
Once you select an exchange, keep in mind that all licensed exchanges in New York are required to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
These rules require that you provide government-issued identification, Social Security number, and other important information to verify your identity when registering for an account.
3. Buy coins.
Once you have created an account on the exchange, select and purchase the coins you want.
Once you have made a purchase, please understand that you are not technically the full owner of the coins or tokens you purchased. Instead, the exchange stores them on your behalf.
To fully own your crypto assets, you must move them from your exchange account to a non-custodial crypto wallet. This ensures that you are in complete control of your funds and eliminates the risks associated with storing your coins on an exchange.
4. Get a crypto wallet
A non-custodial crypto wallet is a type of software or combination of hardware and software that helps you store the private keys to your crypto assets. You can think of private keys as the password to your cryptography.
When you purchase a crypto asset on a centralized exchange such as Coinbase, the private keys for your crypto asset are stored in a wallet on that exchange. This type of wallet is often called a custodial wallet.
You actually have no control over the purchased asset until you move the asset to a non-custodial wallet.
As mentioned, non-custodial wallets include software and hardware wallets.
Software wallets always remain connected to the Internet and, because of this, are slightly less trustworthy than hardware wallets.
These types of wallets include MetaMask , Exodus Wallet and Atomic Wallet .
Hardware wallets help you store private keys to your digital assets offline. Check out our review of the best crypto hardware wallets on the market:
Best Crypto Wallets for 2023
Ledger Nano S Plus is the best wallet overall
Ledger Nano X – the best hardware wallet
Exodus – the best wallet for beginners
Ledger Nano S Plus – the best crypto wallet in terms of price-quality ratio
Atomic Wallet – the best desktop wallet
Trust Wallet – the best mobile wallet
Coinbase Wallet – the best exchange wallet
COLDCARD Mk4 – the best Bitcoin wallet
Coinomi – the best multi-crypto wallet
Trezor Model T – the best wallet for advanced users
Ledger Nano S Plus – the best wallet for staking
MetaMask – the best Web3 wallet
Crypto.com DeFi Wallet – Best DeFi Wallet
Ledger Stax – Best Crypto Wallet
XDEFI Wallet – Best Wallet for NFTs
Keeping Your Cryptocurrency Safe
All centralized exchanges, including , are subject to counterparty risks such as hacking, theft and insolvency. Using self-hosted or hardware wallets is considered the best way to increase the security of your funds. We’ve shared some of our top picks below.
Details on Cryptocurrency Laws in Hawaii
The Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL) began approving cryptocurrency companies to operate in Hawaii in two phases starting in 2020.
In the first round, from March to May 2020, the state approved 12 of the 19 companies that applied. In the second round, from January to February 2021, 14 more companies applied, and only 4 were selected.
Popular exchange Robinhood was originally listed for approval but was removed on January 13, 2021. Local media speculated that the broker had lost its license due to issues related to compliance and reporting requirements.
DCIL has expanded the capacity of licensed and regulated crypto platforms to continue operating in Hawaii until 2024.
Cryptocurrency Taxes in Hawaii
Hawaii does not offer advice on sales or government taxation of cryptocurrency transactions.
However, unlike fiat currency such as US dollars, cryptocurrencies are considered property by the IRS. You must follow the same tax rules as other real estate transactions, which means reporting capital gains or losses after:
- Exchange fiat currency for cryptocurrency
- Exchange cryptocurrency for fiat currency
- Earning rewards such as cashback and cryptocurrency bonuses
Fortunately, investors can track all trading transactions through the company’s Bayliq App, and manage and calculate the cryptocurrency taxes they owe using cryptocurrency tax software, and some provide simple filing tools and forms created by tax authorities, the company also offers assistance from lawyers and accountants in every US state if you need it.
Cryptocurrencies in Hawaii
Since you have limited access to exchanges as a Hawaiian, you may not find a seller for all 21,000+ coins and tokens on the market. But you’ll find over 100 crypto assets supported on exchanges like Kraken, Crypto.com and Gemini.
Can I buy Dogecoin in Hawaii?
Yes, DOGE is listed on a number of exchanges licensed and regulated in Hawaii. These exchanges include Gemini, Kraken and Uphold.
Can I buy Ethereum and Bitcoin in Hawaii?
Yes, every licensed exchange in Hawaii sells both BTC and ETH.
You can also find Bitcoin ATMs that allow you to buy Bitcoin with cash. Transactions may carry a markup of 3% to 5%.
Can I see the total balance of all coins on all crypto exchanges at the same time?
Yes, there are several companies in the crypto industry market that provide such a service. The free version of App Bayliq helps well with settings and vision of the overall balance of all coins, crypto exchanges and “cold wallets”; you can download the application from the Apple Store .
Can I use Binance in Hawaii?
No, you cannot use Binance or Binance.US if you live in Hawaii.
Crypto exchange Binance is not legal in any US state, and its subsidiary Binance.US is not available in some states, including Hawaii.
Know Before You Buy Cryptocurrency in Hawaii
Keep in mind that the Hawaii Digital Currency Innovation Lab (DCIL) has only approved cryptocurrency platforms to operate in the state through 2024.
General points to consider when buying and selling cryptocurrency include:
- Protect your wallet . A crypto wallet can be accessed if someone obtains its keys and/or passphrases. Keep this data secure—preferably somewhere offline—to minimize the risk of hacking.
- Read the fine print . Marketplaces and exchanges are often not held accountable if criminals gain access to your digital wallet or assets. Learn about the security measures in place to prevent access to your money.
- Beware of scams . Unfortunately, scams exist in every industry, and cryptocurrency is no exception. Phishing scams are common, usually involving a scammer posing as a customer service representative and asking the user for access codes/keys to their account. Contact support if you think something suspicious is going on.
- Cryptocurrency is unstable . The value of any coin can change in a matter of seconds, meaning large losses or profits that depend on the interest and amount you invest.
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Gangs in Hawaii
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Most areas and islands of Hawaii have very low crime rates. Residents of Hawaii can usually rest easy at night knowing that the aloha spirit and family-oriented culture of the islands create a safe place to live. Hawaii had about 250 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2017, far below the national rate of 394 violent crimes per 100,000 people, according to the FBI.
The first gang activity in Hawaii to be reported by the media occurred in 1986, when a teenage gang member was killed on the island of Oahu, sparking statewide awareness of gangs. Throughout the 1990s, local news reported fewer than 50 annual reports of gang activity, with the exception of 1996, when there were 125 reports. The Honolulu Police Department has actively combated this gang activity with the assistance of the Hawaii Youth Gang Response System, created by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1990. Thanks to prevention and intervention efforts, there were no reports of gang activity from 2001 to 2004. in press.
Historically, Hawaiian gangs have not been as dangerous as gangs in other parts of the world. They are usually involved in graffiti, theft and drug crimes; murder or gun violence is rare in Hawaii.
Today, the island of Oahu has seen a slight uptick in gang activity over the last couple of years. There are currently several streets and neighborhoods associated with gangs in places like Aliamanu, Halawa, Waianae, Waipahu and Kalihi. In July 2019, Adult Friends for Youth director Deb Spencer-Chun said 14 gangs had been identified at Farrington High School in Kalihi.
The gangs’ main homes are in low-income housing complexes. Some are grouped with members of the same race, such as Filipinos, Hispanics, Micronesians, Native Hawaiians, Samoans, Vietnamese, and Tongans. While gathering data on gangs is difficult because many operate incognito, there is some information available about current gangs on Oahu.
Halawa View Apartments or Halawa Housing Projects is a low-income housing development subsidized by the Federal Government’s Division of Housing and Urban Development. Halawa is an area next to Aiea and close to Aloha Stadium. Halawa is also home to one of Oahu’s main prisons. One gang found in the Halawa housing projects is the 99 Street Halawa Mob Crips.
Kalihi has a 555-unit low-income housing complex, Kuhio Park Terrace , which consists of two recently redeveloped towers. Next door to Kuhio Park Terrace is Kuhio Homes , a two-story low-income housing project. In these large low-income housing complexes you can find the KPT or Parccyde Sons of Samoa Crips gangs.
In Kalihi Valley, just off the Likelike Highway, you’ll find the newly renovated Kam IV Apartments , or Kamehameha Homes, which is public housing operated by the State of Hawaii. This microdistrict is home to the Kam4 gang.
Mayor Wright Homes , also located in Kalihi but away from the valley and near Honolulu Community College, is another large low-income housing complex with 363 apartments. It was built with federal funds and is currently operated by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. The gang discovered at Mayor Wright’s house is called MDubbz.
There are several streets in Waipahu that are known to have small gangs. There is Avudzi on Aniani. Pupuole has PuTown and Awanei has AWZ.
These gangs in Hawaii typically formed due to the islands’ diverse cultures and economic struggles. Some Oahu gangs are offshoots of larger gangs from the mainland, while others are unique to certain areas or apartment complexes, mainly in Honolulu or Waipahu. Despite the presence of some gangs on Oahu, Hawaii as a whole has seen a decline in juvenile arrests and gang activity since its peak in the mid-1990s.
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Honolulu Property Tax – Fiscal Year 2023
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Honolulu property taxes may be an added cost of owning property in paradise, but this tax, which pays for our roads, parks, safety and more, is one of the lowest rates in the United States.
According to the Honolulu Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Property Assessment Division, property taxes are a major source of revenue for police, fire, emergency services, water safety, parks, trash and other public services. Oahu island.
Property Tax Rates on Oahu (Honolulu County)
Residential property taxes on the island of Oahu, in which the entire island is known as Honolulu County, are divided into ten classes as of July 1, 2020:
- Residential (Class A)
- Residential A (Level 1 and 2) (Class I)
- Hotel and Resort (Class B)
- Commercial (Class C)
- Industrial (Class D)
- Agricultural (Class E)
- Conservation (Class F)
- Civil Service (Class G)
- Free Agriculture (Class H)
- Bed and Breakfast at Home (Class J)
Property taxes vary depending on the island or the county that governs the island. Maui, Kauai and Hawaii counties have different property tax rates.
If you live in a home or own a home that is rented to other people on the island of Oahu, you generally fall into one of the following four classes.
(1) Residential Property: 0.35% of assessed value (or $3.50 per $1,000 of net taxable property value) .
This rate, from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (FY 2021), applies to homes occupied by the owner as their primary residence and to homes with an assessed value of less than $1,000,000.
The homeowner’s exemption may be claimed if the home is the owner’s primary residence. This exemption gives a property tax rate of 0.35%, regardless of whether the house is worth $2,000,000 or $350,000, and also provides a significant exemption amount:
- The standard home exemption amount is $100,000 (previously $80,000).
- Ages 75 to 79: $140,000.
- Ages 80 to 84: $160,000.
- Ages 85 to 89: $180,000.
- 90 years and older: $200,000
You can prove that the home is your primary residence by filling out a form and providing proof that you are registered to vote in Honolulu, have filed an income tax return as a Hawaii resident, or have lived in the home for 270 days or more in each calendar year. .
Example Honolulu residential property tax rate:
The 45-year-old owner lives in the property with an assessed value of $1,600,000. Based on his age, he has a $100,000 tax exemption, so his estimated annual tax is $5,250. (($1,600,000 – $100,000) x 0.0035)
(2) Residential A: 0.45% of assessed value up to $1,000,000 (Tier 1) and 1.05% of assessed value over $1,000,000 (Tier 2).
The Honolulu residential property tax rate applies to properties where the owner does not claim a residential tax exemption and whose total assessed value exceeds $1,000,000.
Example of property tax rates in Honolulu:
The 50-year-old woman owns a $1,600,000 property as her second home on Oahu’s North Shore. Since this is her second home, she has no benefits. Estimated annual taxes up to $1,000,000 are $4,500 ($1,000,000 x 0.0045) and annual property taxes over $1,000,000 are $6,300 ($600,000 x 0.0045) 0105). So the total taxes on her second property are $10,800 per year ($6,300 + $4,500).
(3) Hotel and Resort: 1.39% of assessed value.
This tax applies to zoned hotels and resorts, as well as transient recreational facilities. Prior to fiscal year 2020, a hotel and resort tax could be levied on all short-term vacation rentals , such as rooms rented out on Airbnbs , but as of July 1, 2020, short-term vacation units will be subject to this existing hotel and resort tax class while While bed and breakfast establishments will have their own tax class (Class J). If you are not using your booked hotel and resort unit as a hotel, you can apply to have your property reclassified as residential.
Example of hotel and resort property tax rates:
The couple owns $1,600,000 worth of taxable property in a Waikiki condominium and rents it out to visitors every week. Estimated annual taxes are $21,264 ($1,600,000 x 0.0139).
(4) Bed and Breakfast Homes: 0.65% of assessed value.
This new property tax classification was created in December 2019 by Mayor Kirk Caldwell.
A bed and breakfast is defined as a rental of less than 30 days where the landlord or other operator is present during the stay. A typical B&B would be when someone rents out a room on Airbnb in their own home where they live. Short-term vacation rentals (TVR) are defined as “unhosted” or “whole house” rentals of less than 30 days when the owner or operator is away; TVRs are taxed in the hotel and resort class at a rate of 1.39%.
The Department of Planning and Permitting is expected to soon approve up to 1,700 new rentals on Oahu; however, as of April 6, 2021, the registration process has been suspended due to possible complications. Find out more about short term vacation rentals on Oahu and other islands here . This new bed and breakfast tax rate will be part of the City and County of Honolulu’s new clarifications and regulations regarding short-term vacation rentals, but only time will tell when more people will be charged this special rate.
“This next phase allows for 1,700 short-term rental units to be registered and authorized beginning in October 2020,” Caldwell said at a December 2019 press conference. pay a higher property tax rate than the residential category. We must not forget that those who offer their homes for short-term vacation rentals are doing business in our residential communities.”
Bed and Breakfast Property Tax Rate Example: A family owns taxable property valued at $900,000 in Kaneohe. They are lucky enough to be one of the houses that are allowed to provide short-term vacation rentals to visitors. They now rent out a room in their home on Airbnb, usually to single travelers. Estimated annual taxes are $5,850 ($900,000 x 0.0065).
Before they were classified as a bed and breakfast, they paid residential property taxes, which were $3,150. So they now pay $2,700 more in taxes each year because they rent a room on Airbnb and are classified as a legal bed and breakfast property.
In addition to these four Honolulu property tax rates, there are a number of other Oahu property tax rates:
- Commercial: 1.24%
- Industry: 1.24%
- Agriculture: 0.57%
- Conservation: 0.57%
- Civil service: 0%
- Free Agriculture: 0.85%
Estimated values
How is the assessed value of my home in Hawaii determined? For starters, the tax value of a home is different from the price a buyer will actually pay for it. To continue, no one typically visits your home to determine its appraised value.
Instead, the Honolulu Tax Assessor typically looks at five comparable properties sold before July 1 of that tax year. On October 1, the assessed value received by the assessor will be used to calculate the property taxes due for the next fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
For a newly built home or apartment without a registered sale, an appraiser from Honolulu Real Estate Appraisal will estimate the construction cost, typically if the apartment project is less than 75% complete. If the project is 95% complete and comparable sales are available for a similar building, then the appraiser can use those comparable sales to determine the assessed value.
Estimates can be disputed, but make sure you have recently sold the data to support the claim. Properties for sale and market fluctuations do not affect the appraised value of a home. Evidence expedites appeals and includes a comparable fee simple market value, a contractor’s estimate for the repair of certain items, and other evidence showing that the assessed value exceeds the fee simple market value by more than 10 percent. Appeals can be submitted from December 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022.
Paying Oahu Property Taxes
In Honolulu County on the island of Oahu, taxes are paid in two equal installments during the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
The first payment is due August 20 (including taxes from July 1 to December 31) and this bill will be mailed in July. The second payment is due February 20 (including taxes from January 1 to June 30) and this bill is mailed in January.
If August 20 or February 20 falls on a weekend, Saturday or Sunday, then you have until the next business day to pay. Also, the property owner can pay the first property tax for the entire year; You do not have to wait to pay the amount shown on your February 20 invoice.
There are four ways to pay taxes to Honolulu County:
- Online: Go to www.hnlpay.com and pay by credit card (2.35% fee) or debit card (1% fee).
- Phone: Call 1-877-309-9117.
- Check: Send a check made out to “City & County of Honolulu” to City & County of Honolulu, Property Tax Collection Division, Treasurer’s Department, PO Box 4200, Honolulu, HI 96812.
- In person: Pay by cash or check by visiting City Hall on South King Street in Honolulu.
Make sure you pay on time as interest of 1% applies for each month your taxes are overdue. The City and County of Honolulu may also impose additional fines.
Property Tax Credit for Homeowners
In addition to the homeowner’s exemption, the City and County of Honolulu has offered a real estate tax credit to property owners who meet certain requirements:
- The housing exemption must be in effect at the time of application and for the tax year from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
- No title holder may own any other property elsewhere.
- The combined gross income of all title holders for the 2019 calendar year cannot exceed $60,000.
- The application cannot be fraudulent or violate city or county laws.
The tax credit is the difference between assessed real estate taxes and 3 percent of the title owners’ gross income.
Example of a person who qualifies for the property tax credit: Mr. and Mrs. Aloha have a combined income of $25,000 for 2019. Multiplying their total income by 3 percent = $750. Their 2020-2021 tax amount was $2,500-$750 = They will receive $1,750 in tax credit for the 2021-2022 tax year.
To apply for the property tax credit, applications must be received by September 30, 2020. It is unknown whether the City and County of Honolulu will extend this tax credit, but many homeowners will be grateful to receive the credit this tax year. especially as people recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honolulu Property Taxes for New Homeowners
If you are a new homeowner living in this property, make sure you apply for the tax exemption. Additionally, it may take up to four months for a note to be addressed. The Honolulu Department of Taxation can be called at 808-768-3980 to update your tax bill mailing addresses.
Homeowners can also conveniently track their property taxes online . Honolulu’s property taxes help ensure the availability of roads, parks and other public services in our city and county, and it’s good to know that Paradise’s property taxes are relatively low compared to the mainland.
Hawaii Home Buyer’s Guide
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Getting Started with Buying a Home in Hawaii
Do you have any suspicions that you might be ready to buy a home? Are you thinking about securing your spot in Hawaiian paradise?
Before you rush into one of the biggest transactions you’ll ever make, take the time to think about home ownership. Buying a home can offer financial responsibility, stability and equity, and thinking through some aspects of owning a home in Hawaii before purchasing can ensure a happy home. Read more to learn how to buy a home in Hawaii.
What do the neighborhoods in Hawaii look like? How long will you live in Hawaii?
While we can’t predict the future , it’s ideal to stay in your first home for three to five years before moving again. These years in your new location help pay off your mortgage and build equity so you can move to your new location.
If you know you’ll want to move to a different area or island within the next year, it may be better to wait and save more money for a larger down payment. Then you could buy your dream home in your desired area.
If you unexpectedly move out of the area, you can always rent your home, but being a landlord has a completely different set of considerations.
Homeowners in Hawaii may need renovations. Before you buy a home in Hawaii, ask yourself, “Is there anything I can fix?”
Being a homeowner means being responsible for home repairs and upgrades. You have two options:
- Fix your home yourself.
- Pay money to hire someone.
If you’re a DIYer and have some home renovation experience, you can save on labor costs, but you should also consider material costs. A new refrigerator is not cheap. Renovations are part of home ownership, and considering them from a financial and psychological perspective before purchasing a home will help get you started on the right track.
Homeownership in Hawaii requires a stable job.
Are you happy with your job now? Are you satisfied with your current career or are you planning to change your path in the near future? Changing jobs while paying off a hefty mortgage can be challenging, so having a stable job and career will also lead to more stability when buying a home.
To buy a home in Hawaii, you need to get your finances in order.
Before you start house hunting, ask yourself these simple questions:
- How much credit card debt do you have?
- How much are your student loans, car loans or personal loans worth?
Your total monthly debt payment, including your desired mortgage amount, must be less than 43% of your gross monthly income for most mortgage programs. Another debt-to-income ratio used by lenders says your monthly mortgage payment should be less than 28% to 31% of your gross monthly income.
In addition to the amounts of debt that qualify you to purchase a home, responsible loan repayment and credit card habits help you develop positive mortgage repayment habits.
If you decide to go with a conventional loan, you’ll typically need to put down 20% to waive the required mortgage insurance costs. If you’re in the military, you can sometimes finance the purchase of a home in Hawaii with a VA loan, which often requires no down payment.
- What is your credit score?
Do you have a great 820 or an average 620? Your credit score is an important number that lenders use to screen potential home buyers. Getting your finances in order is essential to achieving your dream of home ownership.
Owning property in Hawaii requires some savings. Do you have the money for a down payment and closing costs?
A down payment often requires a huge amount of money, ranging from 20%, 15%, 3%, 3.5%, 5% and even zero percent to qualify for a loan. For a $700,000 home in Hawaii, that could mean $140,000 for a 20 percent discount. Additionally, closing costs, insurance, taxes, and money for furniture and renovations should also be saved until you purchase the home.
If you can afford the upfront costs associated with purchasing a home in Hawaii and also have some extra cash to breathe in the fresh Hawaiian air, you are well on your way to beginning the home buying process.
We’re diving deeper into finance and closing out our other buyer’s guides.
Before you buy a home in Hawaii, plan ahead!
Can you really afford the house payment?
If you’re used to paying monthly rent, a monthly mortgage payment that goes toward your own home rather than someone else’s might make sense. However, when calculating your monthly home payments, be sure to consider not only the principal and interest on your mortgage, but also the following:
- Property tax
- Insurance
- Apartment fee
- Water, electricity, internet and other utilities
- Repair and maintenance (Maintenance)
- Furniture
Calculating all the costs of owning a home in Hawaii before you buy will help you make the right financial decision.
What type of home will suit your lifestyle and situation?
Hawaii has a variety of housing options in different areas. There are quaint condominiums in low-rise buildings and modern apartments with all the amenities in high-rise new buildings. There are old Hawaiian-style plantation homes with a couple of bedrooms and multi-generational megahomes that can accommodate an entire family.
Think about your situation. Are you single, newlyweds, have a large family, or are you downsizing? Do you want to live in a close-knit community close to your apartment or community neighbors? Do you want privacy and space for a garden? These general questions can help you determine the basic number of rooms and bathrooms that may be appropriate for your situation and whether a single-family home or condominium is right for you.
How will you know when you’ve found the right home in Hawaii? Have you made a list of your “shoulds” and “wants”?
When making such a large purchase, it is often helpful to write down or make a collage of pictures of what you are looking for. Also, make a realistic list. We may all want five bedrooms and four bathrooms in one of Oahu’s most desirable neighborhoods like Lanikai, but is that possible on your budget in Hawaii, too?
A Hawaii realtor will be able to best tell you about the Hawaii housing market, but before and after speaking with a real estate agent, you may want to think about your “must-haves,” which may include the following:
- Single-family home or condominium
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
- Hawaiian island
- Neighborhood opportunities on this island
- Price Range (Based on Mortgage Lender Pre-Approval)
- Ready to move or fix top
Once you have your “must-have” list, you can create a “wish-to-have” list, which could include the following:
- Mountain or ocean view
- Yard size
- Some plants such as plumeria or fruit trees
- Certain home finishes, such as vaulted ceilings, windows, appliances, double vanities in bathrooms, or types of flooring.
- House colors outside and inside
- Solar panels
- Pool
- Proximity to certain amenities such as a gym, schools or the beach.
While “wants” can be nice, they are often hard to come by, especially in the hot Hawaiian home market. You may have to live with it if you find a place that has everything you need. The benefit of being a homeowner in Hawaii is that you can often put up some “capital” or hire someone to remodel the house or landscape the yard to achieve the look of your dream home. And these finishes can be done over time and as you secure financing for home upgrades.
Are you ready for commitment?
Buying a home is a big decision and one of the most important financial decisions you will make in your life. Are you ready to pay your mortgage every month? Can you keep up with the service? If you’re buying a home with your spouse or significant other, is your relationship ready to add a home? Who will do what – mortgage and utility payments, repairs – and how will the property be registered?
While many people are homeowners, and owning a home in Hawaii has many benefits, such as recognition, no rule says you have to buy a home by a certain age or ever. If you’ve crunched the numbers, talked to your significant other, and formulated an estate plan, you may be well on your way to being ready to buy a home in Hawaii. However, buying a home is not accessible to everyone. The housing market, your career, your family situation, and other factors may cause you to continue renting until the time is right to buy a home in Hawaii—and that’s okay.
Buying a home in Hawaii must be done at the right time.
So, is it time for you to make a home in Hawaii a reality?
If you couldn’t answer “yes”, don’t worry! Owning a home in Hawaii is a huge responsibility. Renting may be right for you, or your dream home in paradise may come later.
If you answered yes to the questions above, now may be the right time to begin your home buying journey. Get your finances in order so you can start making your dream of owning your own home a reality.
If you have any questions about real estate in Hawaii, you can fill out the form and we will answer you as soon as possible.
Escape from Hawaii! Population continues to decline
Hawaii’s population fell 0.7% between July 2020 and July 2021, the third-largest per capita population decline in the country, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hawaii trailed only New York (-1.6%) and Illinois (-0.9%).
According to the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Program, Hawaii’s net population loss for fiscal year 2021 was 10,358, marking the fifth consecutive year that the state has experienced a population loss.
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In December 2020, census data showed that Hawaii’s population decreased by 8,609 people in fiscal year 2020 and by 7,487 people in fiscal year 2019.
“Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, but residents continue to leave for better opportunities elsewhere. If there are any state or county politicians who are not already aware of this fact, hopefully this latest information will clear things up.”
According to census data, Hawaii had a population of 1,441,553 as of July 2021, up from 1,451,911 residents the previous year. This includes 15,904 births and 14,648 deaths, corresponding to a “natural increase” of 1,256 people. The bureau also estimated a net influx of 1,077 people, including both immigrants and returning U.S. citizens who moved to Hawaii from other countries.
Thus, the entire decline was due to continued emigration to the mainland, with the difference between people moving to and from the mainland being minus 12,603.
Early last year, results from the 2020 Census showed that the state’s population increased by 7% from 2010 to 2020. The timing and composition of this increase remains poorly understood pending the Census Bureau’s ongoing estimate of the 2020 Census and a revision of its population estimates for the previous decade, the results of which are expected later this year.
In any case, the underlying reasons for Hawaii’s population decline remain. All data points to a steady exodus of Hawaii residents to the mainland over the past decade, increasing since 2016 and continuing last year. For the most part, the reasons boil down to Hawaii’s high cost of living, housing shortages, and lack of jobs and business opportunities.
According to a 2019 survey by the Pacific Resource Partnership , the top reasons people left Hawaii were the high cost of living, 86%, and the high cost of housing, 83%.
In 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that Hawaii’s cost of living is the highest in the country, 12% higher than the national average.
In 2021, the BEA found that Honolulu was one of the most expensive metropolitan areas in the country, with the cost of living 13% higher than the metropolitan average.
Commentary Series for Hawaii Biography “Why Did We Leave Hawaii?” documents the stories of dozens of people who felt compelled to say “Aloha” to Hawaii. Here’s what some former Hawaii residents have to say:
- “Most of my family is still in Hawaii. Some are in different states. They moved because of the schools, the lower cost of living and higher pay.”
- “I don’t believe we will ever be able to afford to live there again. We miss Hawaii.”
- “My family moved to a place where housing and land are affordable. There are many job opportunities and better pay.”
With thousands of people leaving Hawaii every year, it is high time the Legislature focused on policies that will lower the cost of living and expand opportunity. Cutting taxes, reducing barriers to new housing, and promoting Jones Act reform would be good starting points. We just have to create a better environment for our family, friends and neighbors who right now seem to see a better future for themselves anywhere but Hawaii.
* If you have personal experience of life in Hawaii and want to share your impressions and tell us about it, please write to us contact@hawaii.bio or fill out the form on the “Contact” page
**We also invite residents of Hawaii or those who have left this state to participate in the radio/video broadcast on the Hawaii Biography platform.
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What is house sitting, exactly? Free vs Paid
The concept is simple. A home owner plans to vacate their residence for a while – anything from a few days to twelve months and everything in between.
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They search a house sitting website to find a house sitter or two to keep things running smoothly on the home front and provide home security while away. Under the trust-based value exchange arrangement of house sitting no money changes hands. House sitters do not get paid to ‘sit’, nor does a home owner get paid to have their house ‘sat’.
Sitters exchange their time, care and know-how for interesting places to stay and unique experiences.
Home owners and renters leave home with peace of mind knowing their home and property are being maintained, and their pets and animals cared for. 85% of house sits involve one or more pets. With a sitter (or two) in residence, pets remain happy at home in their familiar environment, with their regular routine maintained. A win-win-win arrangement in anyone’s language. 😉
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What do house sitters do?
The house sitting jobs required of a live-in house sitter vary enormously.
To care for a cat and water a few plants in an inner city apartment, is less work than minding a property with six dogs, four cats, five goats, ten hens, a pool and large lawn in the country.
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House sitting jobs are often negotiated. If a home owner is keen to secure a particular house sitter, they may be prepared to make arrangements for a task or two to be done by someone other than the sitter.
By way of example, as a single sitter I did not want to use the ride-on mower to maintain the sprawling lawns on an isolated property. Because the home owner’s priority was care for their ageing dog and security for their home, they were happy to pay a contractor to do that job.
In all cases, the objective is for the arrangement to be a win-win-win for the home owner, their house sitter/s, and the pets in residence.
What type of people house sit?
There is no ‘type’. House sitters come from all walks of life. They often come in pairs but are sometimes alone, and range in age from young to old(er). In general, when it comes to securing a gig, age and experience trump youth and beauty. And while not all home owners are open to little people, lots of families are happy for another family to live in their home in their absence. Meet some house sitters, here.
Who are Professional House Sitters?
People who charge for house and pet sitting services are often referred to a “Professional House Sitters”.
However, this term is not as common as it once was, because these days it’s generally acknowledged that people who ‘sit’ for free are no less professional than house sitters who charge home owners a fee.
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Why do people ‘sit’ for FREE?
There are many reasons why people house and pet sit for free, and in every case the underlying reason is to save money by “earning” free accommodation.
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The two most popular reasons why increasing numbers of people are turning to the value exchange arrangement of house sitting are:-
To “earn” free holiday accommodation – in their own country, or on the other side of the world. Whether a short break, long holiday, weekend escape or family holiday, by side-stepping the expense of holiday accommodation, the travel budget goes much further.
“Earn” free rent in your home town or city. More and more house sitters ‘sit’ to dodge paying rent. Not only do house sitters not pay rent, they also avoid the cost of utilities, digital subscriptions and WiFi. In major cities and popular tourist destinations where housing costs are high, house sitters are able to save tens of thousands of dollars a year. A growing segment of this market are Millennials, who ‘sit’ to save a home deposit.
Other reasons why people sit for free include:-
Digital nomads ‘sit’ to have a place to call home for a while.
In cities such as Oahu, Los Angeles, London, Auckland, Sydney, Toronto and New York where housing costs are high and overcrowding common, people look for houses to sit to have their own space for a while.
Many travelling house sitters have housesitting down to a fine art and travel the world, one house sit at a time.
People on road trips seek houses to sit and pets to pamper as a break from the rigours of the road.
Newcomers to a city or region look for houses to ‘sit’ so they can live in different areas before deciding where to settle.
Notwithstanding the fact that more and more people turn to house sitting to save money, it’s a fact that the majority of house sitters have a genuine love of animals.
Why house sitting isn’t entirely free
A condition of all house sitting jobs is to provide live-in home security for house and property and care for the pets in residence.
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House sitters pay to join and connect with home owners.
The annual fee for house sitters to join a global site Hawaii.bio range from $50 for and $279 for “Hawaii Bio Trusted House Sitters”.
For people who want to travel the Hawaii Islands one house sit at a time, a global house sitting website Hawaii.bio might be the best choice. For people who choose to sit in a specific country and Hawaii state, a country dedicated site that lists lots of opportunities in that country, is better value than a global site that offers house sitting jobs in all corners of the world.
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Most country dedicated house sitting websites allow home owners to register and connect for FREE.
Both parties Save Money.
One of the main reasons why people participate in the free model of house and pet sitting is because both parties save money, often lots of it!
By engaging house sitters, home owners avoid expensive pet boarding fees or the cost for someone to visit each day to feed, and perhaps walk, the pets in residence.
Not only is thereHouse-and-pet-sitting no need to pay a dog walker (or the lawn mower man, or the pool guy, as the case may be), with sitters in residence home owners and renters have peace of mind knowing they have live-in home security while away. Priceless!
On the other side of the house sitting fence are house and pet sitters. In exchange for doing agreed tasks, as well as “earning” free accommodation, sitters sidestep the expense of utilities, internet and streaming services. And as house sitters have use of a kitchen they can prepare meals at home, avoiding the expense of eating out.
Even if only a short sit over a long weekend, both parties save money. Consider the savings in the case of long sits!
House and pet sitting is booming world-wide
Never before, in the history of the world of house sitting, has the demand for house sitters been so high.
World-wide home owners previously grounded by a pandemic, are packing up and leaving home in droves, either returning to the road or taking to the skies.
Because of the increase in pet ownership over recent years, many home owners are now the proud pawrents of what are affectionately called “pandemic pets”. Therefore, more people than previously need to find care for pets while away.
As a result, the number of house sitting assignments listed on house sitting websites is at an all time high, as people make plans to travel up to one year in advance.
Fortunately, on the other side of the house sitting fence is a larger pool of location independent people willing and able to provide free live-in care for home, property and pets. Many are mobile workers no longer confined to an office. Many more are young-at-heart retirees who have retired from work, but not from life.
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Real Estate Sales and Trends on the Island of Hawaii
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Year to date, there have been 730 residential home sales across the Big Island compared to 805 in the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of ↓9%; 236 apartments sold compared to 323 in the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of ↓27%; and there were 754 vacant land sales compared to 747 during the same period last year, a slight increase of ↑2%.
In addition, average residential property sales prices across the island increased by ↑17% compared to last year. Likewise, median sales prices for condominiums are up ↑14% year over year, and median sales prices for vacant land are up ↑26% this year compared to the first 3.5 months of last year.
As we move into the second quarter of 2022 on the Kohala Coast, we are seeing unprecedented levels of demand with virtually no inventory. We do not expect demand to decline; however, the decrease in the number of quality properties available for sale in the luxury segment is proving to be our market’s biggest challenge in 2022.
The following strong first quarter 2022 results from Mauna Kea and Kohala Coast Resorts explain the unprecedented level of demand in our market. Inventory is tighter than ever, but properties are being snapped up at the fastest pace they’ve ever been, selling almost as soon as they hit the market. Prices continue to rise, but overall sales volume and number of sales are declining due to inventory shortages.
Sale of Mauna Kea Resort
1 sq. 2022: 23 sales (down 8% y-o-y)
Q1 2021: 25 sales
Q1 2020: 9 sales
Q1 2019: 6 sales
Kohala Coast Sales Exceed $1 Million (South Kohala Area)
1 sq. 2022: 77 sales (3% increase year-on-year)
Q1 2021: 75 sales
Q1 2020: 32 sales
Q1 2019: 19 sales
Kohala Coast Sales Exceed $3 Million (South Kohala Area)
1 sq. 2022: 20 sales (up 54% y-o-y)
Q1 2021: 13 sales
Q1 2020: 10 sales
Q1 2019: 1 sale
Average Sale Price at Mauna Kea Resort
1 sq. 2022: USD 3.313 million (up 21% y-o-y)
Q1 2021: USD 2.729 million Q1
2020: USD 3.212 million Q1
2019: US$1.651 million
Average Sale Price on Kohala Coast (South Kohala Area)
1 sq. 2022: USD 1.432 million (up 22% y-o-y)
Q1 2021: USD 1.170 million Q1
2020: 874 thousand US dollars Q1
2019: $633 thousand
Kohala Coast Total Sales (South Kohala Region)
1 sq. 2021: USD 250 million (down 6% y-o-y)
Q1 2020: USD 266 million Q1
2019: USD 176 million Q1
2018: US$89 million
West Coast buyers are making a big splash on the island of Hawaii
California homebuyers accounted for nearly a third of total sales on each of the two islands last year: $1.1 billion of the $4 billion spent on homes in Hawaii and $495 million of the $1.6 billion on Kauai .
Here are some interesting details within these overall numbers:
2019: Hawaii Island’s sales of just under $4 billion last year were double those of 2019, the last full year before the Covid-19 pandemic. According to statistics, more homes were sold on the island of Hawaii last year – 5,724 houses and apartments, which is 47% more than in 2019.
Kohala Coast: More than three-quarters of Hawaii Island’s total sales in 2021—$3.1 billion, or 78%—came from the Kohala Coast region, which also includes the North Kona Coast. The 2,450 sales in the area accounted for 43% of the island’s total sales.
Local buyers versus mainland buyers:
48% of individual sales were from Hawaii buyers
22% of buyers were from California
8% of buyers were from Washington State
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5 Ways to Help Hawaii Farmers in 2022
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If Hawaii wants more affordable local food, it needs to make a stronger investment in farmers today. It’s been a pretty terrible two years for farmers and low-income families in Hawaii, two groups that were already struggling to survive before the pandemic hit.
Fluctuations in tourism and the local economy have hit many people hard, whether they grew food for tourists or worked in the restaurants that prepared it for them. Food prices have skyrocketed. As do the costs of transporting products to market.
However, among all this bad news, there is one bright spot worth noting: Access to affordable fresh food for low-income families in the state has increased dramatically thanks to a program called DA BUX.
In 2019, low-income households receiving food stamps could receive additional grocery assistance at 27 locations across the state through the DA BUX program, which doubles the value of government food assistance when used to purchase locally grown food. That number has since increased to 98 locations, and sales through the program grew 167% in 2020. Sales are expected to grow by 400% by 2023.
A significant influx of federal and philanthropic funding for the program this year means that Hawaii Food Basket, which administers the program, was also able to remove the $20 per day grocery spending limit that was previously set for families, while also working to increase access to the program in the countryside. At the same time, the program provides a critical cash flow for local farmers.
Over the past year, Hawai’i Grown’s focus on agriculture has exposed deep, systemic problems in Hawaii that are making it harder for us to break our dependence on imported food—from a lack of affordable land to growing challenges related to climate change and poorly managed through the efforts of the State of Hawaii.
But as DA BUX’s success over the past two years has shown, much can be done to increase access to fresh food in Hawaii with the right amount of effort and funding.
Here are five things Hawaii can do right now to support farmers and improve access to affordable, local food.
Providing low-income families with financial support to buy local food is aimed at public health and food security, as well as pumping money into the local agricultural economy.
The DA BUX program has seen amazing growth over the past two years. The program received $10.2 million in funding—its 2019 budget was just $1.9 million—mostly through a combination of federal grants and matching donations from local organizations. To keep funding from running out too quickly, the organization is limiting the number of retailers that can sign up to participate.
Although the program is incredibly well funded at the moment, now is the time to plan for its long-term success. DA BUX lost an additional $3.3 million in federal funding this year because it would have had to provide a matching grant locally, which it did not expect to do in the short period of time it was given (local charities). Federal funding for the program has already totaled $2.6 million this year.) An annual allocation of state funds to the program will increase its ability to attract federal grants. Gov. David Ige’s office sent $500,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds this year, but before the pandemic, the state’s contribution in 2019 was less than $50,000.
The best possible outcome for DA BUX would be to institutionalize the program and make it part of a federally funded, state-administered Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program. This could really change what food security looks like and how much food is produced in the state of Hawaii right now.
Improve data collection
A lettuce farmer on the Big Island has different problems than a papaya farmer on Oahu. However, they have one thing in common – the need for better data from the government.
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s Data and Analysis Division was gutted during the Great Recession. In 2019, the department attempted to bolster its data collection and analysis team with additional staff, but its capabilities are still far from what it was in past years. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is in a similar situation .
As a result, farmers lack critical information about government land use, what crops they should plant, how much to charge for those crops, and what reasonable shipping or storage costs are. Some farmers on the Big Island are using national statistics instead of the regular market reports that OSHA used to produce. But national data doesn’t always apply to Hawaii.
As the State of Hawaii faces many difficult budget decisions and is serious about supporting local food production, restoring the data analytics team in the agriculture department is an important step.
Increase support for local food farms.
Most farms in Hawaii are small, which makes sense given the land shortages on the islands.
But small farms have a much harder time turning a profit and getting their produce into larger stores that typically order in bulk. This is where food hubs come into play.
Food hubs (usually non-profit organizations or cooperatives) act as a distribution network. They buy, sell and distribute locally grown food to grocery stores, restaurants, food banks and directly to consumers, allowing farmers to spend more time doing what they know best: farming. What food hubs do is essentially create a local food infrastructure system in the state.
This is an effort worth investing in.
The pandemic has led to increased demand for local food, and many of the hubs lack the infrastructure needed to meet the increased demand. Hubs require funding to upgrade infrastructure such as food washing stations and refrigeration facilities. Others need help with marketing, increasing warehouse space or increasing their value-added products.
A bill that would have provided state funding to support food hubs died in the Legislature earlier this year . Food Hub Hui, a group of 14 food hubs across the state that wrote the law, is working on a new version of the bill.
It would be wise to carefully consider the bill in the next legislative session given the significant impact that the food hub model could have on Hawaii’s agricultural sector.
Buy more local products
While most efforts to reduce our dependence on imported food rely on state legislators or nonprofit organizations, there is one thing people can do: change what they eat.
Fresh fruits and vegetables make up a small part of our diet. The bulk of our calories usually come from staple crops such as wheat and rice. Without huge subsidies, Hawaii is unlikely to produce significant quantities of either, especially in the processed form that most people consume.
But there are many tasty alternatives that are well suited to island production.
Taro (kalo), banana (maya), breadfruit (ulu), papaya (mikana) and sweet potato (uala) are some of the staple local crops that can be substituted for pasta and bread. And they work great in local recipes like ulu adobo, poi banana bread and kalo flatbread.
Buying more ulu or sweet potatoes individually will not affect the amount of food we import into the state, but consumer pressure is a very real thing. When enough people—along with large institutions such as schools and hospitals—start buying locally produced staples, it could lead to changes in the market.
Strengthen your extension agent program
The University of Hawaii does a lot of work to support agriculture in Hawaii, but one of its most important services to farmers is its extension program.
University staff, known as extension agents, act as links between researchers and farmers. They can help farmers identify new crops to grow, solve soil or pest problems, and figure out why some crops aren’t growing.
If Hawaii wants to have more affordable local food—or have any hope of solving the agricultural problems of the coming century—it needs to make a stronger investment in farmers today.
This means not only investing in critical infrastructure such as water systems, but also supporting a robust extension program that helps farmers stay up to date with the latest technology, address pest and climate change challenges, and have a better chance of earning money. their crops, helping farmers gain much-needed business skills.
We know the State of Hawaii is not in the best financial shape right now, but we really need an action plan where we identify critical needs and get the Legislature to fund them.
For our part, our information portal Hawaii.bio offers to post free information about farmers in the state of Hawaii and provide ongoing information support to businesses that grow products in the state of Hawaii, as well as businesses that sell them or use them in their products. Please write to us about your business by filling out the form on the website and we will definitely find you the best solution for information about your business.
Life on Oahu
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Living in Hawaii, we locals embrace the phrase “living in paradise pays off.” Here on Oahu in particular, it can be difficult to find the “right” place at an affordable price. Even before purchasing a home on Oahu , there are some factors to consider before making any decision.
Surrounded by lush beauty and endless adventure, it’s no wonder we should feel “lucky to live in Hawaii.” Oahu is a good example of a melting pot. With so many cultures around us, we can learn and understand more about the world in many different ways.
Weather
The weather in Hawaii is great all year round. With the same weather all year round, it becomes cooler (by “Hawaiian standards”) during the winter season. From mauka (mountain side) to makai (ocean side), temperatures can vary. If you live on the windward side of the island, it will rain more than on the urban side and the west side of the island. In the city, the weather tends to be hotter with a slight breeze in some places, so a fan or air conditioning system is a must.
Attractions and entertainment
The unique thing about living on Oahu is that we don’t realize how small a place it is until we unexpectedly run into someone we know. This probably happens often and we’re used to the feeling by now. Even though Oahu is so small, there is still a lot to do.
If you’re in town, there are plenty of shops and boutiques to explore, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, cafes, etc. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, grab your friends and head to the North Shore for some fun. filled day cliff jump at Waimea Bay. Maybe to end the day, gather ohana for a barbecue at Ala Moana Beach. There is so much to do around here that there is always something for everyone.
Commute to work
One of the most important things to consider when looking for a home on Oahu is your commute. Traffic on Oahu is something we all hate. Unfortunately, this continues to be a problem for many of us. Commuting time from home to work is a factor home buyers need to consider. If you live in central or western Oahu, traffic gets hectic in the morning and also during “pau han”, which is usually between 4 and 6 p.m. Plan your schedule and consider how long it will take you to get anywhere on Oahu.
Neighborhood
Each area on Oahu is unique in its own way. Wherever you go, you will notice a rich diversity of different neighborhoods, communities and cultures.
Ala Moana can be considered the “heart” of Honolulu. If you just drive down Kapiolani Boulevard, the area has so many shops, restaurants, bars and weekly events. Ala Moana is so convenient that everything is within walking distance, meaning you don’t have to travel much AND you SAVE GENS. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to see the fireworks display that takes place every Friday!
Just minutes from Ala Moana is the revitalized urban community of Kakaako. Here you can find a variety of retail stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, including the Ward Consolidated Theatre. You can also visit the farmers market every Saturday and support local farmers and businesses.
Waikiki
As famous as Waikiki is, it is home to some of the best festivals. These include Spam Jam, Honolulu Festival, Aloha Festival, Duke’s Oceanfest and Ukulele Festival. These events are great for ‘ohana!
Downtown Honolulu
If you’re in downtown Honolulu, take time to explore historic Chinatown and its many eclectic restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs and boutiques. Important landmarks such as the Hawaiian Theatre, Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower and the statue of King Kamehameha the Great can also be found downtown. Held every month, block parties such as First Fridays are usually popular parties for many. Bars, restaurants, art galleries are open until late. This festive scene is definitely worth watching. Just be warned before heading downtown, parking is limited.
Hawaii Kai/Kahala is a primarily residential area of Honolulu. Here you can test your physical abilities by hiking Coco Head. If not, you can go to Kahala Beach or the Walls of China for stunning views of the island. If you’re craving craft beer, Kona Brewing Company at Koko Marina Center is a great place for pau han. There’s nothing like a beer and a pupusa to end the day.
Kailua/Waimanalo
Kailua is a small beach town located on the northeast side of the island. This quaint and charming community is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, including Lanikai Beach.
While in Waimanalo you will find yourself in a more rural area with several shops and restaurants. One interesting thing you will come across are trucks parked on the side of the road selling fresh coconuts, dried fish, maybe even butter. Many people continue to visit Waimanalo because of the stunning ocean views. With turquoise waters and long stretches of sand, this side of the island offers scenic views unlike any other.
North Shore
Oahu’s North Shore is home to some of the most exhilarating competition in surfing. Between November and January it is always a good time to take part in one of the many surfing competitions held at the various beaches on this side of the island. Since the drive to the North Shore takes some time, you can also explore other famous sites including the historic town of Haleiwa and the Kahuku garlic shrimp trucks.
West Side ( Kapolei , Waianae , Makaha)
Once you head out to the west side of Oahu, you’ll eventually find yourself away from the hustle and bustle of the city. About a 45-minute drive from Ala Moana (no traffic), the west side offers breathtaking views of some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, including Tracks, Makaha, and Yokohama Bay. For those of you with 4WD, the west side is the playground.
Overall, living on Oahu reveals that every part of the island has its own uniqueness. In Hawaiian, the name “Oahu” translates to “gathering place.” From a cultural perspective, living on Oahu gives us many opportunities to share our culture as well as learn about the cultures of others. While there are some pros and cons to living on Oahu, there are aspects that make the lifestyle here quite rewarding.
Largely due to the fact that we are surrounded by an abundance of untouched beauty and a playground to explore, living on Oahu can be an exciting adventure.
An idea to keep teachers in Hawaii: build housing for them!
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A bill introduced in the Legislature would help create affordable rents for new teachers near Hawaii. The bill would allow the state to buy land to build 200 to 300 apartments that would be rented to aspiring teachers at below-market rates.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the State of Hawaii to purchase a 12-acre site near Holomua Elementary School “for the development of affordable housing with priority for Department of Education teachers early in their careers.”
The bill does not specify the amount to be paid for the property, which is now open space owned by developer Gentry Homes Ltd., the developer of the nearby Ewa Gentry subdivision, suggesting the government could purchase the land at a nominal price.
Hawaii is hardly the first region to look at affordable housing for teachers. In California , the Santa Clara School District’s Casa Del Maestro teacher suite has become a pioneer model that is gaining momentum in other school districts in the Golden State. The 70-unit site is owned by the school district and is located next to an elementary school.
The idea is gaining traction in pricey Northern California. According to a recent article in the education publication EdSource , the area is experiencing a teacher housing boom, with projects underway in Mountain View and Daly City.
Meanwhile, Santa Clara County supervisors have approved several projects in the county’s Palo Alto area, the newspaper reported. Facebook is covering a quarter of the $103 million cost, EdSource reported.
A study by researchers from UCLA and UC Berkeley recently identified opportunities across the state to build teacher housing on school-owned property. The idea was championed in Hawaii by state senator Stanley Chang in a bill that went nowhere this session.
California appears to be one step ahead of Hawaii in addressing the two states’ common problems.
“Many of the 300,000 public school teachers cannot afford to live in the communities where they work, forcing them to commute long distances or pushing them out of the education system altogether,” the California study found. “Recruiting new teachers has also become more challenging.”
The researchers pointed to the Santa Clara project as an exemplary solution.
“Casa del Maestro of the Santa Clara Unified School District has reduced the attrition rate of housing-supported teachers by two-thirds compared to others in the same cohort, and waitlists show consistently high demand—80% of its tenants remain with full allowable rent. deadline,” the message says.
However, this proposal has its critics. In testimony, the Hawaii State Employees Association said the project should be open to all government employees, not just teachers.
Additionally, the teachers union said housing should be open to all teachers, not just entry-level ones. Rents are expected to be approximately $1,000 per month below market rates.
Children in Hawaii may lose access to free meals
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Public school students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the pandemic under a program that expires in June.
The ability for all Hawaii public school students to receive free school meals during the pandemic could end at the end of the school year, potentially leaving thousands of children without access to nutritious food.
When the pandemic hit two years ago, the USDA, which runs the nation’s school meal program, lifted certain restrictions , allowing all children nationwide to receive free school meals. The easing of the rules was intended to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on education, health and the economy.
The meal waivers also gave schools more flexibility, allowing them to provide things like grab-and-go meals and multiple meals on school campuses. The USDA also provided schools with a higher meal reimbursement rate to reduce financial costs.
But local child nutrition advocates are now on edge after the latest federal spending bill failed to extend those waivers into the next school year, removing funding for the program from the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill .
Unless Congress amends the bill, the waivers will expire at the end of the current school year for Hawaii’s 257 public schools.
Once the benefits end, families will have to go back to paying for meals, according to data from Hawaii Children Nutrition Programs. Many parents are struggling financially and will not be able to pay for their children’s meals.
Child nutrition advocates say this is especially concerning in a state that has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the country.
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Smith & Wesson Sues State of Hawaii
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Gun maker Smith & Wesson is suing the state Attorney General’s Office over what it says are exorbitant fees for firearms-related public records.
The AG’s office sought as much as $27,000 for records requested by the gun maker and said it would take hundreds of hours for lawyers to comply with the request, according to a civil lawsuit filed Monday. The lawsuit says Smith & Wesson filed similar registration requests in other states but did not face the same barriers to access.
“It appears to the client and to us that the amount of time that the State of Hawaii is seeking, and therefore the amount of fees, is an attempt to thwart the public records request ,” attorney Jeff Portnoy, representing Smith & Wesson, said.
In 2020, third-party agency Cogency Global filed three records requests on behalf of Smith & Wesson. The first request asked for communications between the department and the Gun Liability Counsel Task Force , a coalition of law firms that seek to prevent gun violence.
The company also requested several requests for proposals that the AG’s office issued related to firearms issues. The third request was for a log of all records requests made to the AG’s office.
The AG’s office denied some of those records, saying their release would interfere with lawful government operations, according to the lawsuit. The AG’s office demanded almost $23,000 for the records that could be released.
The office said it took hundreds of hours to review and separate those records. For the RFP request alone, Smith & Wesson charged $2.50 for every 15 minutes spent searching for records and $5 for every 15 minutes spent reviewing those documents.
The AG’s office requested half the total, about $12,000, before the records were released.
In July 2021, the weapons company issued a second, narrower request to cut costs. Instead, the AG’s office set a higher estimate of $27,000 for searching the records and reviewing them.
Portnoy said the company wants the state to provide realistic estimates of the actual amount of time it will take the AG’s office to complete the filing request.
“In Smith & Wesson’s view, the state is trying to prevent the production of (documents),” said attorney Jeff Portnoy, who represents Smith & Wesson, said.
The gun maker says in the lawsuit that it believes the AG’s refusal to release the records was politically motivated. Hawaii has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and companies like Smith & Wesson have challenged those laws in other states in the past.
In December, Smith & Wesson joined a lawsuit seeking to overturn a New York law allowing victims of gun violence to sue the gun industry. The company is also facing an investigation by the state of New Jersey seeking internal documents .
Portnoy said he was not authorized to say what led the company to believe the denials of the document request were politically motivated. He said he was not told exactly why the company needed the documents.
The AG’s office had not yet received the lawsuit as of Tuesday. A department spokesman said the department will respond to the complaint as soon as it happens.
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Oahu suffered its sharpest decline, losing 12,300 residents
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HONOLULU (Hawaii.bio) – Hawaii’s population continued to decline in 2021, largely because more residents left the state for the mainland than moved in, according to new Census Bureau estimates.
Oahu experienced its sharpest decline, losing a total of more than 12,300 residents.
Maui County also saw a population decline, with just over 430 residents.
Meanwhile, Hawaii Island is home to more than 2,000 residents, and Kauai County is home to approximately 250 people.
The Census Bureau estimated Hawaii’s July 2021 population at 1,455,271. This is a decrease of 0.7% or 10,358 people compared to last year.
Hawaii’s population has been declining for several years.
Oahu’s population in 2021 was 1,000,890, down 1.2%, or 12,337 people, from the year before.
The Census Bureau says outmigration from the mainland has led to Oahu’s population decline
Statewide, births still outnumber deaths, but the gap is narrowing. Both Hawaii County and Kauai had more deaths than births.
Nationwide, more than 73% of U.S. counties had more deaths than births in 2021. This is approximately double the previous year.
Experts said declining birth rates, an aging population and increased mortality exacerbated by the COVID pandemic have made the situation worse, the Census Bureau reported.
As we previously reported in our post Escape from Hawaii! The population continues to decline. With thousands of people leaving Hawaii every year, it is high time the Legislature focused on policies that will lower the cost of living and expand opportunity. Cutting taxes, reducing barriers to new housing, and promoting Jones Act reform would be good starting points. We just have to create a better environment for our family, friends and neighbors who right now seem to see a better future for themselves anywhere but Hawaii.
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Where will Maui’s mayor spend $1 Billion in 2022?
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Maui Mayor Michael Victorino unveiled his proposed $1 billion budget for the next year in late March 2022, outlining how he plans to govern Maui County and invest in new projects such as road repairs, expanding beach parking options for local residents and strengthening water systems to protect against natural disasters.
During a presentation in the Council Chamber, Michael Victorino laid out his priorities and plan for spending taxpayer dollars and other money over the next year. The 968-page spending plan outlines how much money goes to core government services — police and fire, state employee salaries, roads and sewer lines — in addition to other county programs and services such as grants for local farmers. food security, affordable housing funding and support for arts and culture programs.
In his State of the County address last week, Michael Victorino outlined his top priorities for the coming year, including promoting economic diversification, improving tourism management, protecting the county from the climate crisis and ramping up housing construction for working families.
The mayor also touched on several different ways the county can address these issues, including putting more money into the county’s emergency fund, increasing dollars for housing programs and increasing workforce training programs.
“For decades, Hawaii has talked about having a diversified economy,” said Michael Victorino. “However, meaningful action has always been put off until tomorrow because our hospitality industry has been so robust… but times are changing, and changing fast.”
This year, Maui’s elected leaders will be tasked with weighing what to do with the influx of cash. The state recently allowed counties to begin collecting an additional 3% tax on resorts and hotel rooms on top of the state’s existing 10.25% hotel room tax, which is estimated to bring in an additional $60 million to Maui County, the mayor said.
“We’ll use it wisely and we’ll use it effectively,” Michael Victorino said, adding that he wants to funnel the new revenue into affordable housing programs.
Since the pandemic began and Maui’s housing market has been flooded with out-of-state buyers, home prices have risen beyond the financial means of many families. The mayor said Thursday his budget plan includes investing $29 million in the county’s affordable housing fund and dedicating $1 million to a program to help first-time homebuyers with down payments of up to $30,000.
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Tropical paradise in Hawaii: Jacquemus spring 2022 show
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French brand Jacquemus presented its Spring/Summer 2022 collection in Hawaii on Wednesday. The event, which took place immediately after the final day of Paris Fashion Week, was the brand’s first show outside France in its 12-year history.
“I am very excited to announce that our next show, Le Splash, a very unique project for us, will be taking place in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands, with their spectacular landscapes, varied climates and untold biodiversity, were the perfect complement to the rich Le Splash collection,” wrote Simon Porte Jacquemus in an Instagram post on Monday.
The show was inspired by the 2021 Jacquemus campaign shot by Tom Kneller on Oahu, and for Simon, who had long wanted to visit the islands, it was the culmination of both a personal and professional dream. The highly anticipated spring/summer collection featured local models walking the blue stripe runway on the beach of Oahu with the Ko’olau mountain range as a backdrop. Several high-profile celebrities attended the event, including Blackpink’s Jennie, SZA, Bretman Rock, Victor Cruz, Nicole Scherzinger and Jhene Aiko.
The new collection includes a range of lightweight shirts, shorts, skirts and summer suits featuring water-drop glass embellishments by Canadian artist Tanya Lyons. All items come in a neon green, safari beige and ocean blue color palette. There are also accessories such as jewelry and bags, such as the updated Sac Rond, Le Bambinou, La Vague and the new Le Bomba.
HAWAII GUN LAWS
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The Hawaii State Constitution directly copies the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution. “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Article I, Section 17.
Militia
The Hawaiian state defines the militia as “every able-bodied citizen residing in the United States who is seventeen years of age or older but under forty-six years of age, and all other able-bodied residents of that age who have declared their intention to become citizens.” of the United States,” and further defines “unorganized militia” as consisting of “those members of the militia who are not members of the National Guard, Naval Militia, or State Defense Forces.” Women are not excluded. Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Section 121-1
REGISTRATION OF ALL FIREARMS IMPORTED INTO HAWAII
All firearms brought into the state must be registered with the county police within 5 days. Foreigners may import firearms for 90 days only for bona fide hunting or target shooting purposes.
You do not need a purchase permit to bring your own firearm into the state.
PURCHASE PERMISSION
Purchasing any firearms in the state requires permission from your county police chief. You must be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. You will be fingerprinted and photographed for a criminal background check, and you must certify under oath that you are mentally healthy and have no drug or alcohol addiction or criminal history. You consent to the disclosure of your medical history and provide the name, telephone number and address of your physician (if available). You are not required to have a doctor or provide a medical examination. Your doctor is required to disclose any mental health information related to your purchase of a firearm. Driving under the influence, a history of a serious psychiatric diagnosis, a medical prescription for cannabis, or any treatment for alcohol or drug addiction will result in a permit being denied.
If your permit is denied because you are not authorized to own property, your county police must notify you in writing of the reason for the denial. The police in your county may require you to surrender all your firearms and ammunition to a dealer or other authorized person or surrender them within 30 days.
You must wait 14 days for your approval. Permits not received by the 6th day after the 14 day waiting period will be forfeited. Applicants will be required to reapply and undergo another 14-day waiting period.
Individual firearm purchase permits are required for each transaction and must be used within 10 days of issue. The permit to purchase shotguns and rifles is valid for one year from the date of issue for any number of transactions.
RAP-BACK
The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center currently charges a one-time fee for permits or registration to operate the Rap-Back program. It covers an FBI background check, fingerprinting, and submitting your name, Social Security number, height, weight, hair and eye color, and firearm ownership to a permanent federal database that will tell police your districts. if you are arrested on a felony charge or even a misdemeanor charge anywhere in the US. Even if you paid the previous FBI fingerprint background check fee, you must pay the new fee, $42, exact change, cash or credit cards accepted. Several required forms and additional information are available at: http://honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=gunmain.
Neighbor Island residents, check with your county police department for options.
To obtain permission to purchase a pistol, you must present proof of completion of safety training. Military Pistol Course, Law Enforcement Course, Hawaii Hunter Training Course, or 6-hour course including 2 hours of shooting, training in Hawaii gun laws and safe handling and storage taught by an NRA certified instructor with proper affidavits, everything meets the criteria.
The Honolulu Police Department interprets this section of the law to require a new permit for the return of your own firearms in the possession of HPD (see “TRO”).
You can transfer an inherited firearm to a licensed firearms dealer without going through the purchase permit process. Show the dealer a copy of the previous owner’s death certificate. Proper transfer of firearms should be part of your and your relatives’ estate planning.
REGISTRATION OF PURCHASED WEAPONS IN HAWAII
Firearms must be registered with the county police within five days of being purchased or imported from out of state. Firearms that fire loose black powder or black powder substitutes, and antique or disabled firearms do not need to be registered (but are otherwise defined as firearms and different laws apply). Owners who purchased rifles and shotguns (long guns) in the state before July 1, 1994 do not need to register them. Spouses who otherwise meet the requirements for a purchase permit may register a firearm jointly.
Any person transferring a long gun must notify the county police chief issuing the purchase permit of the name of the person purchasing the firearm and the make, model, barrel length and serial number within 48 hours of the transfer or the long gun may be seized.
SPACE FOR STORING AND CARRYING WEAPONS
Concealed and open carry are felonies without permission from your county police chief. While this is permitted by law in special circumstances of threat to self or property, it is the current policy of chiefs to provide it only to law enforcement and those military and security personnel whose duties specifically require it. Private citizens are denied. Hawaii is a “may issue” and “for good cause only” state.
You can store firearms and ammunition in your home, office (with your employer’s permission) or place of residence (where you live or sleep). You can move right between them and the shooting range, gun class, meeting or show, police station, hunt, gunsmith and firearms dealer. Guns must be transported unloaded, in rigid lockable containers or commercial gun containers that completely enclose the firearm (commercially produced gun carriers qualify). Unloaded means there is no ammunition in the chamber, cylinder, or magazine when inserted into the firearm. Vehicles carrying loaded weapons are subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Note that in firearms laws, the word “firearm” is often followed by the words “and ammunition.” Thus, even in the absence of a firearm, ammunition is subject to the same restrictions as firearms regarding transportation and where it is stored and carried.
FIREARM SAFETY
If a minor under the age of 16 can access your firearm without parental permission, except as required by law, at a shooting range or hunting, you may be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine and imprisonment (unless by hacking). -v, etc.).
The owner of a firearm is “absolutely” liable for bodily injury or property damage caused by the discharge of his or her firearm, unless the firearm was stolen and reasonably reported stolen, or unless the discharge of the firearm was legally justified or was property NRO. A firearms instructor conducts a class. A firearm must be locked or otherwise securely secured unless it is on a person or in such close proximity that the person can easily draw it as if it were on the person.
Rifles and shotguns may be loaned for a maximum of 15 days to persons legally entitled to own them. Another authorized person on the range may use any firearm in the presence of the owner. Otherwise, pistols cannot be borrowed.
Minors 16 years of age and older may carry a long gun while hunting, and minors 12–16 years of age may do so if accompanied by an adult. Hunting with a shotgun is permitted under hunting regulations issued by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The Chief of Police may issue a permit to an alien eighteen years of age or older for up to 60 days after the alien has received a hunting license. To obtain a hunting license, you must complete a hunter education course.
DISABILITY
If you are subject to a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by someone who told the judge that you have a firearm and they are concerned that you may threaten or use it, you must surrender all your firearms and ammunition to the county police for the duration of this order. You can only find out when the policeman hands you the order. He or she may take any firearm or ammunition in sight, may search it if invited, and must otherwise obtain a search warrant. Individuals subject to a restraining order may transfer their firearms to licensed firearms dealers.
Any police officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has recently assaulted or threatened to assault a family or family member may seize, without a warrant, any firearm or ammunition that has been used or threatened to be used. In some cases (lack of issuance of TRO, legal possession, lack of criminal cases, lack of evidence); Owners of seized firearms may return them within 7 business days.
Convicts, persons dishonorably discharged from military service, convicts, foreigners, and persons convicted of violent offenses, including domestic violence, may not possess firearms or ammunition. Level 4 domestic violence can be as simple as sending unwanted messages to your ex. Only a special pardon from the governor can restore gun rights.
Police in your county transporting people to an emergency room or mental health facility for emergency mental health issues or involuntary hospitalization may advise them to immediately surrender their firearms and ammunition or require them to be confiscated. No court order or lawsuit is required. To get a firearm back, a person must find a doctor willing to certify that he or she is “no longer adversely affected” or file a lawsuit against the state.
FIREARMS PROHIBITED IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
Fully automatic firearms (machine guns) are illegal in Hawaii (since statehood), except for military and law enforcement purposes.
“Assault pistols”, defined by several characteristics, basically large semi-automatic pistols of a cosmetic, militarized appearance, typically accepting detachable magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds, are prohibited except those registered before July 1992 (grandfathered, cannot be transferred). These include semi-automatic versions of the UZI, Tech-9, etc., as well as some large target pistols. A partial list can be obtained from the State Attorney General and County Police.
Hawaii state law prohibits detachable pistol magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds unless they are locked to 10 rounds or less and are “difficult to recover.” Possession of illegal magazines is a misdemeanor, one count per magazine, and possession of a pistol with one pistol inserted in it is a Class C felony. There is much debate among gun owners, law enforcement, and dealers regarding the interpretation of this part of the statute when rifle magazines are considered. suitable for pistols, and the ban is generally not respected.
The 1994 federal ban on “assault rifles” has now been repealed and is invalid.
Stun guns, guns, silencers, hand grenades, explosives, bombs, Teflon-coated ammunition, explosive or segmenting ammunition, zinc pistols capable of melting at less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit (the legal definition of a “Saturday Night Special”), shotguns with barrels less than 18 inches, and rifles with barrels less than 16 inches are prohibited in Hawaii.
CRAZY DANGER
Discharging a firearm into or toward a populated area, street, or road constitutes reckless endangerment. This may apply to ranges, careless discharges, and self-defense use.
PROHIBITION ON SEIZURE DURING AN EMERGENCY OR DISASTER
Lawfully possessed firearms cannot be confiscated. Permissions cannot be changed.
USE OF DEADLY FORCE IN HAWAII
The use of deadly force is justified only in self-defense or the defense of another innocent person if there is reason to believe that doing so would otherwise result in death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping, rape, or forcible sodomy. Using deadly force to protect private property may result in criminal prosecution. The use of deadly force is not otherwise justified if it can be safely avoided by retreating or adopting other defensive strategies, except that Hawaii does not require you to retreat from your home. You cannot justify the use of defensive lethal force if you initiated the use or escalated the confrontation. The police are ordered to arrest ANY murder. The prosecutor then decides whether to file charges.
TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN HAWAII
Individuals cannot ship firearms to each other across state lines (unless they are federally licensed firearms dealers) except to and from a factory or authorized gunsmith for repairs or to ship inherited firearms . Most licensed dealers will ship and receive items from another dealer for a fee. Express delivery companies often only deliver between dealers. This does not prevent you from having your own firearms, including firearms you have inherited , from being shipped directly to you. Shotguns, rifles, antiques and muzzle loading firearms can be shipped via US Mail. Individuals can ship shotguns and rifles directly to the dealer. Registered mail is recommended. You cannot send ammunition or handguns through the mail. The Post Office may require you to show or certify in writing that the firearm is unloaded and to certify that the recipient is authorized under federal law. The Post Office will not, however, provide you with advice on federal laws regarding the mailing of firearms. Black powder, black powder substitutes, primers, smokeless powder or primers cannot be transported by commercial airline or US mail. Carrying ammunition for yourself to and from Hawaii is legal if you are at least 21 years old, but the associated express shipping costs and red tape often make it prohibitive.
You may travel with your own firearms and ammunition. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has guidelines and rules.
They are changing . Before traveling with a firearm, check the TSA website. http://www.tsa.gov
Check your airline’s website for their baggage policies regarding “dangerous items.” They are changing .
When you travel with a firearm, it is often wise to take with you a copy of both the most recent TSA guidelines and your airline’s policies. Often, TSA agents and airline ticket/baggage agents do not fully understand their rules and regulations. Help them complete. Come to registration early. Bring your firearm in a hard case that locks securely. Ammunition must be stored in commercially available ammunition containers.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO BOARD AN AIRLINE WITH FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION, COMPONENTS OR PARTS ON YOUR PERSON OR IN HAND BAGGAGE!
Check your destination’s firearms laws and local ground transportation regulations.
Federal law states that if you begin your trip in accordance with local laws and end your trip in the same way, then you are in compliance with the rules while traveling if your firearm and ammunition are properly secured (i.e., unloaded and inaccessible), even though that local laws state otherwise.
If you interrupt your journey (if you leave a protected area), you will be subject to local laws.
[*** ATTENTION! State and federal firearms laws are complex and subject to frequent changes. The above summary should not be construed as legal advice or restatement of the law. Some of them are wrong. To determine the applicability of these laws to specific situations you may encounter, you are urged to consult with a qualified local attorney familiar with firearms law.
The NRA has a list of firearms lawyers in Hawaii. ]
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References:
Firearms Statute: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/
Firearm Owner Responsibility : https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/
Use of force in self-defense: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0703/HRS_0703-0304.htm
New Aloha Stadium on Oahu
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Longtime home of the National Football League’s Pro Bowl, host to famous entertainers such as Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson, and home of the popular Swap Meet, Aloha Stadium has been a central attraction on Oahu for over forty years. When it was first built, it was a state-of-the-art facility with four movable sections, allowing the 50,000-seat stadium to be converted into a football, soccer or baseball field.
But now Aloha Stadium is showing signs of aging, salt water weathering, lack of compliance and lack of amenities. The Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) released reports showing the current stadium needs $300 million in health and safety renovations and another $121 million to make the stadium ADA compliant .
New Oahu Stadium
Instead of pouring millions of dollars into renovating Oahu’s old stadium, the state Legislature allocated $350 million in 2019 to build a new stadium. The state also plans to partner with a private developer to form a public-private partnership.
It will be more than a stadium, but the project is called the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED), and it has plans to create a live, work and play community for both Hawaii residents and visitors to the island. The current 98-acre Aloha Stadium in Halawa, near the village of Aieya, will be transformed to include the following and more:
- Aloha Stadium with 35,000 seats
- hotel
- mixed-use retail
- railroad station
- pedestrian embankment
- entertainment district
- exchange of meeting places
- residential area with houses
- parking
Aloha Stadium timeline
Although delays with the Aloha Stadium area project have people in Hawaii beginning to compare Aloha Stadium to the Honolulu Rail Transit project, officials say they are carefully planning pre-construction work to ensure they stay on budget.
Chris Kinimaka of the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) said, “One of the hallmarks of our project is that we take the time up front to ensure the planning, scoping and budgeting are complete and accurate. as much as possible”.
Here’s the Aloha Stadium schedule for summer 2021:
- May 2021 – market entry.
- July 2021 – Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) accepted to identify priority teams for stadium construction.
- Summer 2021 – Scheduled to prepare a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
- 1/2 quarter 2022 – The contract was concluded with the developer (developers).
- End of 2022 / beginning of 2023 – Start of construction.
- Unknown – Groundbreaking for New Aloha Stadium opens. More than 900,000 square feet are expected to be built in this first phase of development, which will include the stadium itself, as well as some mixed-use developments and infrastructure to connect to the Honolulu Railroad.
- 2033-2038 – The full development of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is expected to consist of several phases that will be completed over the next 10 to 15 years after the opening of the new Aloha Stadium.
What is the current status of Aloha Stadium construction?
Announced in December 2020, the state selected the top three developers from its summer 2020 request for proposals for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. By the end of May 2020, six development teams responded to the request for qualifications (RFQ), and the evaluation committee selected three finalists. These three finalists will be invited to submit a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualify to become the final developer and manager of the Aloha Stadium project around July 2021.
Below are the three finalists:
- Aloha Stadium District Partners. The leading shareholders are John Laing Investments Limited, Civil & Building North American Inc. and Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co.
- Aloha Hui Hilina’i Stadium – Plenary Americas US Holdings Inc. is the leading shareholder. and PCL Investments Canada Inc.
- Waiola Development Partners. Leading shareholders include EllisDon Capital Inc., Kobayashi Group LLC and BSC Acquisitions II LLC.
During the RFP, each finalist will propose their own stadium design in addition to plans to build, finance and maintain a facility on 20 acres of land adjacent to the current stadium.
“Due to delays caused by COVID-19 and the failure of [the Aloha Stadium bill] to pass this year, the procurement schedule has been amended accordingly,” said Chris Kinimaka, public works administrator for the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services. (DAGS). “We expect to review and confirm the stadium opening date as part of the RFP phase.”
Despite delays due to COVID-19, these three qualified development teams will soon be able to submit an RFP in July 2021. The winning team is expected to be paid to demolish the old Aloha Stadium and build a new 35,000-seat stadium. 20 acres next to the current stadium. This team will also have a contract to maintain the stadium for the next 30-40 years.
Another request for quotes/proposals for the development of the area around the stadium, known as the real estate project, is expected to be issued in July 2021, which is also expected to be selected in the first half of 2022.
Drafts of the selected master plan, as well as an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), were released in the summer of 2020 at a cost to the state of $5,000,000.
Below are three options to help you imagine what the future Aloha Stadium will look like! These documents were prepared by Crawford Architects, who also worked on the Minnesota Vikings stadium and a number of university stadiums such as South Dakota State University and Pennsylvania State University.
The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was published on December 23, 2020, and the public comment period closed on February 8, 2021. NASED held virtual community meetings and comments could also be submitted via email at any time. The Governor’s Office will provide final approval of the EIS, and the final EIS is expected to be released in summer 2021.
NASED also reports that a separate and specific archaeological inventory (AIS) is currently being conducted, although this is not a requirement of the EIS. This AIS must ensure that no historical or culturally significant resources are affected.
Who will pay for the new Aloha Stadium?
The New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is being marketed as a public-private partnership (P3), meaning the selected developer will combine public funds with the resources of private development businesses to flexibly leverage the best of both the public and private sectors.
In July 2019, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed Act 268, which allocated $350 million for the Aloha Stadium renovation project. $20 million was general funds. $180 million was revenue bonds and $150 million was general obligation bonds to build the new stadium. Revenue bonds are backed by a specific source of income, and interest and principal are expected to be repaid, meaning that NASED is expected to generate income upon completion, and the millions allocated by the government must be returned with that income.
- $150 million in direct investment from the State of Hawaii for the stadium project.
- Expected economic impact of $1,000 million
However, funding for Aloha Stadium has stalled. In 2020, Hawaii Senate Bill 2940, which would have created a special stadium development fund, died in the House. To move forward with work on Aloha Stadium, DAGS got creative by asking the Hawaii Community Development Authority board to request $10 million from Governor Ige in January 2021 to complete the environmental study, request for proposal process, and successfully transition the project. private development. At the time of writing, there was hope that the governor would approve the $10 million request despite the state’s economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In June 2021, the State of Hawaii said cost estimates for replacing the stadium had increased to $423 million. The idea now is that the state could lease 78 acres to a private developer to create a new residential and commercial development that would generate revenue for the state, offsetting the cost of building a new stadium and hopefully minimizing the increase in the tax rate for the development new stadium. Aloha Stadium on the island of Oahu.
“What we expect is a mix of residential, retail and entertainment, hotels, (and) some offices because we would also like it to be a place to live, play and thrive as well as a place to work.” said Stacy Jones, senior principal at Crawford Architects.
Is Aloha Stadium open for Swap Meet?
The exchange at Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium is an enticing event for visitors and Hawaii residents alike, and it is said to continue despite possible construction. Aloha Stadium is open for COVID-19 vaccinations on Sundays and is also open for Swap Meet with many booths selling local produce, trinkets, crafts and delicious food on those days:
- Wednesday from 8:00 to 15:00
- Saturday from 8:00 to 15:00
- Sunday from 6:30 to 15:00
Options for a new Aloha Stadium
NASED officials attended community and community meetings in 2019 and early 2020, sharing concept drawings of what Oahu’s new stadium could look like. These different options show how different locations for a new Aloha Stadium could spark different developments around it. Developers and design teams will explore these and other options before finalizing the ideal design for the new Aloha Stadium.
In all scenarios, stadium games, events and exchanges are expected to continue without interruption.
How much does it cost to build a house in Hawaii?
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You’ve been collecting photos of your dream kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and perfect layout. You’ve weighed the pros and cons of building and buying in Hawaii. And you decided to build!
But how much does it cost to build a home in Hawaii? What are the unexpected expenses?
Pat Bader, owner of Hawaii Kai-based Acumen Builders Ltd., has been remodeling and building homes in Hawaii for nearly three decades, seeing homes go from foundation nails to luxury homes.
Lex Allen, owner of Solid Build Construction, Inc. , based in Kapolei, has built custom homes, additions and decks, and completed complete remodels including kitchens and bathrooms throughout Oahu.
With many years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Pat and Lex kindly offer advice to future home builders in Hawaii.
What is the average price per square foot to build a home in Hawaii?
According to Ryder Levett Bucknell, an international leader in the construction industry, the costs of home construction in Honolulu are as follows:
Single Family House
- Low (per square foot) – $290.
- High (per square foot) – $780.
Apartment house
- Low (per square foot) – $205.
- High (per square foot) – $455.
Prices may vary depending on whether you hire a general contractor or go the owner-builder route. By asking for prices from various contractors and friends, we found the low average cost of a single-family home to be around $250 per square foot.
How much does it cost to build a kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom or master bedroom in Hawaii?
While there are many variables when building a room, the following table provides basic, low, no-customization costs for a typical room construction on Oahu:
Cost by number
- Kitchen – minimum $25,000.
- Bathroom – minimum $15,000.
- Living room – minimum $125 per square foot.
- Bedroom – minimum $125 per square foot.
- Master bedroom – minimum $125 per square foot.
What are some additional upgrade costs that people might consider?
“Upgrades typically add 10 to 15 percent to the base cost. Some updates will add even more. There are many different upgrades that people consider during the home building process:
- Household appliances such as refrigerators, hoods, dishwashers, ovens, washing machines and dryers. Different brands, materials and features have different prices. Budget appliances usually have white glass and are made by brands such as Kenmore or Whirlpool. Kenmore and Whirlpool have a number of options, including more luxurious stainless steel appliances. Brands such as Bosch, Viking, Sub-Zero, and KitchenAid are generally considered higher-end appliances and cost more.
- Flooring. Many companies produce economy class parquet with a certain millimeter and a luxury model with a thicker type of coating. Sometimes companies additionally include underlayment materials such as soundproofing and waterproofing. Interlocking floors, such as the now popular vinyl and laminate flooring, are typically thicker and have a higher cost. There are expensive luxury vinyl interlocking systems that are sometimes even comparable in price to the typically most expensive flooring options—exotic hardwoods and travertine tiles.
Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and floods in Hawaii
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What types of natural disasters occur in Hawaii? While island living has many perks, including some of the world’s best surfing spots and scenic hiking trails, Hawaii has a history of natural disasters. If you live or visit Hawaii, it is important to know how to prepare and what to do in the event of a hurricane, earthquake, tsunami or flood.
Hurricanes in Hawaii
Hawaiian hurricanes usually form in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from approximately June 1 to November 30 each year. Hawaii typically experiences about four or five tropical cyclones per year; although there were approximately fifteen tropical cyclones in Hawaii during the 2015 hurricane season.
When was the last hurricane in Hawaii?
In July 2020, Hurricane Douglas passed north of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to all of the islands. Although the hurricane once appeared to be heading straight for Oahu’s north shore, it passed slightly to the north, causing minimal damage to the islands. It was the closest hurricane to Oahu on record. Since historical records of hurricanes or tropical cyclones in Hawaii began in 1949, at least 29 people have died. The deadliest tropical cyclone to hit Hawaii was Hurricane Iniki in 1992, which killed 6 people and caused $3.1 billion in damage, much of it on the island of Kauai.
How can I prepare for a hurricane in Hawaii?
Make sure you have access to information through local news on television, the Internet, or radio. You can also sign up for local emergency alert systems.
The city and county of Honolulu, as well as Hawaii, Kauai and Maui, and the entire state have emergency notification sites that may send automated messages if you register .
It is important to prepare for hurricanes, tropical storms and other natural disasters, especially due to Hawaii’s isolation as an island. The Hawaii State Office of Public Health Preparedness recommends the following:
- Create a personal/family emergency plan so everyone knows where to go in the event of an emergency. Here are Hawaii Department of Health ideas for creating a family emergency plan.
- Have an emergency kit with enough supplies to last at least 14 days. Please note that shelters in Hawaii do not provide food, water, medicine or bedding. Include the following items in your emergency kit: water, non-perishable food, medicine, hygiene items, radio, flashlight, money, first aid supplies, disinfectants, clothing, bedding, baby, senior, or pet supplies (if applicable) .
- Protect your property before storms by clearing gutters and gutters, storing items inside, boarding up windows, or using storm shutters.
- Keep your cell phone charged before the storm.
- Know your evacuation zone and possible routes to get there.
- Help your neighbors with their hurricane plans and preparations, especially seniors or anyone who may need extra help.
Tsunami in Hawaii
A tsunami is a series of giant waves from this ocean, often caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions or asteroids. Tsunamis can travel at speeds of 20 to 30 mph and can reach heights of 100 feet. Tsunamis can cause major flooding and disrupt transportation, electricity, communications and water supplies.
What is the history of the Hawaii tsunami?
According to the United Nations International Tsunami Information Center, a total of 135 confirmed tsunamis have occurred in Hawaii since 1812.
The worst tsunami to hit Hawaii in terms of damage and deaths occurred in 1946. A magnitude 8.6 earthquake off the coast of Alaska generated a 16-foot tsunami that caused $150 million in damage (in 2016 dollars). There were 158 deaths: 121 in Hawaii (96 in Hilo), 17 on Kauai, 14 on Maui and 6 on Oahu.
How can I prepare for a tsunami in Hawaii?
- If you live in or visit Hawaii, it is not uncommon for a tsunami warning to occur almost every year. Therefore, it is important to prepare everything you can in advance.
- Learn more about the tsunami risk in your area and tsunami evacuation zones and routes. Tsunami shelters are usually located at least 100 feet above sea level or at least one mile from the ocean. The Hawaii State Emergency Management Agency has an interactive map showing tsunami shelters and routes on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island.
- Recognize the signs of a potential tsunami: an earthquake, a roar from the ocean, or a sudden rise or fall of ocean water.
- Create a family emergency communication plan that includes an off-island contact and a high location to meet if your family becomes separated.
- Have an emergency kit that includes the above items in case of a hurricane.
- During a tsunami, it is important to listen to authorities and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
Floods in Hawaii
Homeowners in Hawaii should also be aware that homes in Hawaii have flood designations, which may require purchasing flood insurance if you have a mortgage. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) manages flood definitions in Hawaii.
Here are Hawaii’s flood zones for real estate:
- Zones V (V, VE) – high risk of flooding and special flood hazard area (SFHA).
- Zones A (A, AH, AO, AE) – High Flood Risk and Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
- Zones X and XS – low to moderate flood risk
- Zones D – Uncertain risk of flooding
What were the significant floods in Hawaii?
On Oahu, most people remember the October 2004 flood in Manoa. Heavy rains caused the Manoa Creek to overflow and a bridge became clogged with debris in the river, causing a flood wave to pass through residential areas of Manoa and into the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Total damage is estimated at approximately $85 million, with approximately 120 homes damaged.
On the Big Island, or Hawaii Island, one of the worst floods recorded was in November 2000, when heavy rain and thunderstorms occurred for more than 24 hours. About 300 homes were destroyed or damaged, and roads, bridges and other infrastructure were destroyed, limiting travel from the cities of Hilo and Pahala.
One of the worst floods in all of the Hawaiian Islands in recent history occurred on Kauai and Oahu in April 1974. Severe storms caused more than $3.7 million in property damage, with the heaviest damage occurring in the Haleiwa, Mapunapuna and Fort Shafter areas. Hundreds of cars and thousands of crops were destroyed. Four people died during the flood, including an infant.
How to prepare for flooding in Hawaii?
If you are under a flood warning, it is important to find safe shelter and evacuate if you are asked to do so. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood waters, as fast-moving water has always been a hazard in Hawaii. Before a flood occurs, there are a number of preventive measures you can take:
- Know the flood risk to your home and business.
- Buy flood insurance.
- Gather supplies ahead of time, as recommended for hurricanes and tsunamis.
- Make a plan for your family during a flood, including where to go and who to contact if a flood occurs.
- Store important documents in a waterproof container and make password-protected digital copies.
- To protect your property, move valuables to higher levels and clean up your gutters and gutters. You may want to consider purchasing a sump pump with batteries and/or carrying sandbags to keep water out.
Earthquakes in Hawaii
Suddenly the ground shakes rapidly; it’s an earthquake. Hawaii is at higher risk of earthquakes than other US states; in fact, thousands of earthquakes occur in Hawaii every year, mostly due to moving magma from Hawaii’s active volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai, Haleakala, and Lo’ihi.
Hawaii also occasionally experiences tectonic earthquakes on the southern slope of the Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii. The third type of earthquake that occurs in Hawaii is a mantle earthquake, in which the Earth’s crust and upper mantle buckle under the weight of the islands above.
What were the strongest earthquakes in Hawaii?
Hawaii’s history of earthquakes includes a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in 1868 that struck the Kau area of the Big Island and killed 77 people. Landslides from the earthquake killed 31 people, and a tsunami from the earthquake killed 46 people.
The most recent fatal earthquake was a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, also on Hawaii Island, in 1975. This earthquake caused a tsunami up to 47 feet high on the island of Hawaii. As a result, two people were killed and about 28 were injured.
How can I prepare for an earthquake in Hawaii?
Preparing for an earthquake in Hawaii is important before it happens. Here are some important things to prepare for an earthquake in Hawaii:
- Practice throwing, covering and holding with your family and colleagues.
- Prepare the delivery kit.
- Create a family emergency communication and action plan.
- To protect your home, secure heavy objects such as appliances, televisions, bookcases and pictures to walls.
- Store heavy items on low shelves.
- You may want to consider purchasing an earthquake insurance policy, since a standard homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover earthquake damage.
If an earthquake suddenly strikes, consider the best action for your location:
- Car = Slow down and stop. Set the parking brake.
- In bed = Turn face down. Cover your head and neck with a pillow.
- Outdoors = Stay away from buildings and tall trees.
- Move towards the mountains if possible due to the risk of tsunamis.
- Inside = Stay inside and avoid doorways.
Natural Disasters and Home Ownership in Hawaii:
important information Natural disasters happen in Hawaii and it is important to be prepared for them, especially since Hawaii is an isolated island away from other potential resources. For more information, read the University of Hawaii’s comprehensive guide to preparing for all types of natural disasters for Hawaii, A Homeowner’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness.
Schools in Hawaii: private and public
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If you are moving to Hawaii and have children between the ages of five and eighteen, you may be wondering which schooling option is best—public school, private school, or charter school. Read on to learn more about Hawaii’s school system, as well as the best public and private schools on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.
How does the public school system work in Hawaii?
The Hawaii public school system was founded by King Kamehameha III in 1840 and is the oldest system west of the Mississippi River. The public school system covers the entire state and all islands, meaning that all 294 schools, serving approximately 174,000 students and 12,700 teachers, are under one superintendent and one Hawaii Board of Education, whose nine voting members are appointed by the governor and consult with the state. Senate.
Hawaii is the only Local Education Agency (LEA) and State Education Agency (SEA) in the United States; most schools on the mainland US are run by a separate, smaller district, or LEA. To administer this large public school system, Hawaii’s public schools are divided into 15 area areas, each headed by an area superintendent and named as the high schools that students in that area will attend.
Oahu
- Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani
- Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt
- Aiea-Moanalua-Radford
- Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua
- Campbell-Kapolei Pearl
- City-Waipahu
- Nanakuli-Waianae
- Castle Kahuku
- Kailua-Kalaheo
Hawaii Island/Big Island
- Hilo-Waiakea
- Kau-Keaau-Pahoa
- Honokaa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena
Maui, Molokai, and Lanai
- Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui
- Hana-Lahainaluna-Lanai-Molokai
Kauai
- Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea
Unlike many places on the mainland U.S., funding for public schools in Hawaii does not come directly from property taxes. Instead, the Hawaii State Legislature approves an annual budget, which is signed or vetoed by the governor; this primary source of school funding is primarily financed by state tax revenues and is used for the day-to-day operations of schools. There are also capital funds used for school facilities, as well as some additional funding from the federal government. Funding for each school is calculated on a “per pupil” basis, or based on the number of students attending that school. In fiscal year 2018, Hawaii Public Schools received $15,242 for each student attending that particular public school. This per-pupil funding figure includes state, federal, special fund and trust money.
How does the private school system work in Hawaii?
Private schools have their own unique mission and curriculum and do not have to be accountable to as many state or federal regulations as Hawaii’s public schools. They set their own rules regarding teacher credentials and student admissions, meaning their teachers are typically not union members and they do not have to admit every student like a public school.
Private schools in Hawaii are diverse. There are private preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools; some private schools in Hawaii serve students from preschool through 12th grade. Hawaii has private boarding, day, parochial/religious, secular, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, International Baccalaureate (IB), Waldorf and many other options.
Although private schools in Hawaii are offered more autonomy in the management of their schools than public schools, they must be licensed and/or accredited. In 2015, the Hawaii legislature passed Act 227, requiring all private schools in Hawaii to be licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools (HCPS) or accredited by a recognized accrediting body such as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). which accredits almost all public and private schools in Hawaii. In order for private K-12 schools in Hawaii to be licensed, they must meet certain criteria:
- Require students to attend school.
- Establish a certain number of school days and/or hours that students are in class with the teacher.
- Release official school documents such as transcripts and diplomas.
- Make sure their students are enrolled only in their school and not in a home school, public school, or other private school.
- Define themselves as a school, and not as an alternative educational program.
Unlike the public school system, which offers tuition-free education through the use of state and federal taxes and other government funding, private schools in Hawaii often charge a tuition fee that parents must pay. Other funds for running the school usually come in the form of charitable contributions.
Most private schools in Hawaii, including all those that are members of HAIS, are nonprofit schools, meaning that funds are returned to support the schools and that each school must have a board of trustees that governs the nonprofit organization. However, several private schools in Hawaii are for-profit, meaning that they are run like a business and are intended to make a profit.
What types of private schools are there in Hawaii?
Choosing the best private school will depend on your child’s needs and unique learning styles, so it’s helpful to know what schooling options are available in Hawaii.
- Religious/Parochial Schools: Some schools are run by a specific church and are called parochial schools. In Hawaii, some schools are affiliated with Catholic, Protestant, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Jewish, Buddhist, and other religious denominations. Some private schools in Hawaii teach a specific religion, such as non-denominational Christian, but are not directly affiliated with or affiliated to a specific church. Often religious schools accept students from all backgrounds, teach both secular and religious education, and teach religious values and traditions. Religious schools can be found on every major Hawaiian island—Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.
- Waldorf Schools: Developed by Austrian teacher Rudolf Steiner, the Waldorf school uses art and movement as a primary mode of teaching and throughout its curriculum. The first Waldorf school opened in Germany in 1919. There are Waldorf schools all over the world, but are there Waldorf schools in Hawaii? Yes, Oahu has the Honolulu Waldorf School, which is located in Kaimuki and serves students in preschool through 8th grade. On Maui, there is the Haleakala Waldorf School, serving students from preschool through 12th grade, and on the Big Island, there is the Malamalama Waldorf School, serving students from preschool through eighth grade.
- Montessori: Montessori school teaching methods were developed by Italian physician and teacher Maria Montessori and focus on the harmonious relationship between the child, the environment and the teacher. Montessori schools focus not only on academic development, but also social and emotional development, and allow the child to follow their interests at their own pace of learning. Teachers serve as guides. Are there Montessori schools in Hawaii? Yes, there are more than ten Montessori schools in Hawaii on the islands of Oahu, Maui and the Big Island. Typically these schools are small.
- International Baccalaureate (IB). Known for their academic rigor, IB schools focus on teaching students to think critically and apply their knowledge to real-world situations throughout their course units. There are more than 5,000 IB schools in more than 150 countries around the world, and Hawaii has three IB schools on the island of Oahu: Le Jardin Academy in Kailua, Island Pacific Academy in Kapolei, and Mid-Pacific Institute in Honolulu.
- Other: Many private schools in Hawaii do not follow the above educational programs or are not affiliated with a church or religion. Private schools can create their own unique educational missions and programs that best suit the students and communities they serve. Just as diverse are the children in Hawaii, so are the private schools on the islands.
What about charter schools in Hawaii?
In 1995, Waialae Elementary became the first charter school in Hawaii, and in 1999, the State of Hawaii passed Act 62, which became the first state charter law. There are currently 38 charter schools. How are charter schools different from traditional public schools? In Hawaii, one of the only differences is that each charter school has a local school board and a unique educational program—either online learning or a Hawaiian immersion curriculum. A charter school in Hawaii can offer a special education program that is appropriate for your child that a traditional public school in Hawaii cannot offer. Although charter schools in Hawaii operate under a special contract with the state’s nine-member Public Charter School Commission, they are ultimately required to be responsible for performance indicators for all public and charter schools in Hawaii under the Hawaii Department of Education and the Hawaii Board of Education. education. Despite differences in educational programs, charter schools in Hawaii are subject to the same accountability structure as traditional public schools in Hawaii. Another difference is that charter schools in Hawaii are funded significantly less than traditional public schools. In fiscal year 2018, charter schools in Hawaii received $7,259 per student. As a result of receiving less funding, some charter schools in Hawaii have less than stellar facilities, such as pop-up tents, or rely on alternative funding, such as donations. Many charter schools range from pre-K through 12th grade, and some specialize in elementary or middle school levels. Applications are often made through a lottery system if all places are filled. To find a charter school in Hawaii, visit the Hawaii Public Charter School Commission directory.
Where are the best public schools in Hawaii?
Based on interviews with parents and teachers and research conducted by Honolulu Magazine on pre-COVID-19 public school rankings, below are the best public schools in the Hawaiian Islands. Data from math, reading and science assessments, as well as attendance and student surveys were analyzed to determine where the best public schools in Hawaii are located.
Best Oahu Public Schools
In Manoa, Hawaii’s best elementary schools are located in this safe, family-friendly area. Although there are many private schools near Manoa Valley, the public elementary schools in Manoa have had a reputation for many years as being among the best in the state: Noelani Elementary School and Manoa Elementary School. Manoa is also home to the University Laboratory School, located on the University of Hawaii’s Manoa campus. University Lab School is a K-12 charter school and is considered one of the top high schools in Hawaii. Parents have praised Laboratory School for being similar to one of the best private schools in the area. The Salt Lake City area is located near the military installations of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Fort Shafter and Camp Smith. Public elementary schools in Salt Lake City are rated higher than other areas of Oahu. Top primary schools include Momilani Primary School and Palisades Primary School. Moanalua High School and Aiea High School, both located near Salt Lake City, are often considered among the best high schools in Hawaii, while Moanalua High School also has a strong reputation.
Hawaii Kai is also known to have the best schools on Oahu. The Hawaii Kai Public Schools complex was the first in the state to offer the prestigious and rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Program for grades K-12. Families living in Hawaii Kai can enroll their child in the local elementary school, which feeds into Niu Valley High School and Kaiser High School. The family-friendly Mililani area is also known locally for offering the best education in Oahu’s public schools.
Some people will move to Mililani so their children can attend nearby schools. Mililani-Uka Elementary School is often considered one of the best elementary schools in Mililani and Hawaii. Mililani Middle School and Mililani High School offer many educational programs, and students often perform better academically than other Oahu schools.
Best Maui Public Schools
In Makawao, Pukalani Elementary School is the highest rated elementary school, although it ranks much lower than elementary schools on Oahu. Lokelani Intermediate is one of the state’s top secondary schools located in Kihei. Maui High and King Kekaulike High are similarly rated high schools, with Maui High located in Kahului and King Kekaulike located in the north of the country, on the slopes of Haleakala in Makawao.
Best Kauai Public Schools
All of Kauai’s top-ranked elementary, middle and high schools are located in Lihue. Kaumuali’i is the highest rated elementary school on Kauai, although its rating is much lower than the elementary schools on Oahu. There are only three high schools on Kauai, and of the three, Kamakahelei Middle is the best. When it comes to high schools on Kauai, there are only two traditional public school options, and Kauai High School is considered the best, approaching the top ten high schools in the state.
Best Public Schools on the Big Island
De Silva Elementary School is one of the most popular elementary schools in all of Hawaii and the top public elementary school on the Big Island. Ernest Bowen de Silva Elementary School is located in Hilo. When it comes to high schools, Kona Pacific Charter School is highly rated, and Waikoloa Middle is one of the top traditional public high schools on the Big Island. Hilo Intermediate ranks among the top of all high schools on the Big Island, although the school ranks in the middle of all high schools in the state. Waiakea High is one of the top high schools in the state, located in Hilo, near the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Where are the best private schools in Hawaii?
The best private school for one child may not be the best for another; however, to narrow down the private school results, we’ve ranked the top schools on each of the major populated Hawaiian Islands based on parent and teacher reviews and ratings for academics, extracurricular activities, teachers, and diversity.
Honolulu is home to some of the best and most reputable private schools in Hawaii. Some of these schools are known as the best private schools in the United States. Here are the best private schools in Honolulu:
- Iolani School: With more than 2,000 students in grades K-12, Iolani School has one of the best reputations in Hawaii for academic rigor and successful alumni. It was founded in 1863 and is a religious school affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
- Punahou School: Punahou is the largest private school in Hawaii and one of the largest private schools in the United States, enrolling more than 3,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12. Its notable alumni include former President Barack Obama, surfer, and multiple world title winner world Carissa Moore.
- Mid-Pacific Institute: Mid-Pac is located near the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has approximately 1,500 students in grades pre-K through 12th. It is a Christian school offering the IB curriculum as well as a diverse student body.
- Maryknoll School: The largest coeducational Catholic school in Hawaii, Maryknoll was founded in 1927 by nuns and has approximately 1,100 students in grades K-12. They offer a Chinese immersion program for elementary and middle school students.
Kailua, located on the windward side of Oahu, also has several of Oahu’s top private schools:
- Le Jardin Academy: With approximately 800 students in grades from preschool to 12, Le Jardin is known to be a challenging school with its IB curriculum. It also offers a variety of extracurricular activities in a small school environment.
- Trinity Christian School: Known as a classic college-preparatory Christian school, Trinity Christian School serves nearly 400 students in grades pre-K through 12.
Kapolei has a top-notch kindergarten through 12th grade school that offers the IB curriculum:
- Island Pacific Academy: Enrolling about 500 students in pre-K through 12th grade, this new school in Kapolei offers new opportunities and a rigorous IB curriculum.
On the North Shore of Oahu is an international K-12 day and boarding school that receives excellent reviews from students and parents:
- Asia Pacific International School, Hawaii Campus. Offering both day and boarding, this international school in Hauula is known for its project-based curriculum and small class sizes on a large rural campus.
Maui Private Schools
- Makawao has Seabury Hall, which has approximately 500 students and serves students in grades 6–12.
- Maui Preparatory Academy is located in Lahaina and serves approximately 260 students in grades pre-K through 12.
Kauai Private Schools
- The Island School in Lihue is considered one of the best private schools in the state in Hawaii. It serves approximately 425 students in preschool through 12th grade.
- Kilauea, located near Hanalei and the Na Pali Coast, is home to Kauai Christian Academy. This small Christian school serves approximately 100 students in grades pre-K through 12th.
Big Island Private Schools
Kamuela has some of the best private schools in Hawaii in the entire state:
- Hawaii Preparatory Academy: This K-12 day and boarding school is known as one of the most prestigious and expensive schools in the state. Its students come from all over the world to take academically stimulating college-preparatory classes.
- Parker School: Located on the historic Parker Ranch, this K-12 school with approximately 315 students has a family atmosphere.
Holualoa near Kailua-Kona has an excellent Big Island private school: Makua Lani Christian School. This school has approximately 215 students in grades pre-K through 12th. Their strong college-preparatory teachers and personal teachers provide a caring environment for students to learn.
What’s best for your children?
Hard to say. There are many factors to consider including neighborhood, cost, mission and vision, teachers and administrators, programs, sports, scheduling and flexibility, and more. On the one hand, the public school system in Hawaii has received a lot of criticism from members of the community, there are a number of excellent schools with dedicated teachers and administrators.
All public and charter schools receive equitable per-pupil funding and are governed by the State Department of Education, led by the Hawaii Board of Education. However, despite the apparent parity, some Hawaii public schools in certain areas often outshine others.
On the other hand, due to their flexible nature and fewer government restrictions, private schools can often more easily respond to the individual needs of students and offer unique educational programs and missions. Private school is much more expensive, but many parents in Hawaii are willing to pay that price.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) – in Hawaii
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As you walk the streets of Honolulu, Haleiwa, or almost any area of Hawaii, you may notice that some single-family homes are large, housing multiple people or families. Real estate in Hawaii is scary, so many people want to maximize their lots. Dreams of home offices, home gyms, rental income, a large family, parents moving, etc. can make a small home feel much larger.
And as more people look to maximize their lots in Hawaii, you may have heard of the term “ADU” or “accessory dwelling unit.” Building an ADU is a permitted way to make your home expansion dreams come true—as long as your site and building design meet certain requirements. Below, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about building an ADU in Hawaii.
What is an ADU in Hawaii?
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, were introduced in Honolulu in 2015 as one possible solution to Hawaii’s housing shortage. An ADU is another residence or “dwelling unit” on a single-family property. It includes a fully equipped kitchen with oven, bathroom, sleeping area and at least one parking space. Elsewhere, ADUs are called mother-in-law apartments or granny apartments.
An ADU can be a completely separate building, an extension of the main home, or a conversion of an existing structure. This means that the landowner of a single-family lot could build a detached small home, convert a large barn into a home, or hide an existing portion of the home, such as a garage or den, to include a kitchen and bathroom, and then create an ADU. .
Here are the three main categories of ADUs in Hawaii:
- Indoor ADU: These are located inside the main home and are often built from converted spaces, such as enclosing a porch or garage, or converting one floor of the home.
- Attached ADU: These are connected to the main house but are brand new buildings.
- Freestanding ADU: This is a separate, self-contained structure. Many people will build a brand new home on the same lot as an ADU in Hawaii, or sometimes homeowners may convert large barns into ADUs.
What is an Ohana unit?
Not to be confused with an ADU, an Ohana unit is also a permitted second home on a single-family lot. As the name suggests, they are typically designed for family members who need a place for their parents, children, aunts, uncles or other multi-generational family members.
The main difference between an ADU and an Ohana unit is that Ohana units can only have a “wet bar” or dining area with a sink, refrigerator and stove, rather than a full oven. They can also be rented to a family member only, which is agreed upon by signing a limited agreement. Ohana apartments were first introduced to Oahu around the late 1980s, and many single-family homes in Hawaii are designed for multi-generational living—some legal, some not.
Why should I build an ADU on my property?
There are many benefits to building an ADU in Hawaii, including the following:
- Rental income. Earn extra income by renting out your ADU. This income can subsidize your monthly mortgage payment. Please note that ADUs must be rented for six months or more and cannot be legally used as a vacation rental or Airbnb—unless you obtain a separate conditional use permit.
- Diversity of neighbors. If you rent, you can allow some people to live in your area who otherwise wouldn’t. Having different income levels and people from different backgrounds can create a more affluent ‘ohana area.
- Appreciation. Building an ADU increases the value of your property. Talk to your real estate agent about the potential increase in your property value if you build an ADU.
- Infrastructure. ADUs utilize existing infrastructure such as water, electricity and waste management systems, avoiding the cost of establishing and expanding utilities in undeveloped areas.
- Preservation of the country’s county. Additions to single-family homes help prevent underdeveloped rural areas from turning into urban areas with multifamily sprawl. For example, Kakaako is an urban area with a minimum number of single-family homes, or ADUS. However, Oahu’s North Shore is considered a village or rural area and therefore homeowners may want to consider building an ADU.
- Aging in place. You may not always need to live in a three-bedroom house on your property, and it may even become too large to maintain. As you get older, you might consider moving into a smaller ADU and renting out the larger house on the lot.
- Sustainable living. Because ADUs are required to be smaller, they often produce less water. Some homeowners choose to build ADUs with solar panels, efficient appliances and other sustainability features.
What are the rules for ADUs in Hawaii?
The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) of the City and County of Honolulu issues permits for ADUs and is thus responsible for regulating them on the island of Oahu. To legally build one of these free houses, you need to follow eight basic rules:
- Your lot must be zoned one of the following: R-3.5, R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-20, Country District.
- Your lot must be at least 3,500 square feet. For lots ranging from 3,500 to 4,999 square feet, a 400-square-foot ADU can be built. For lots of 5,000 square feet or larger, an 800 square foot ADU can be built.
- Currently, you should have one full-fledged dwelling or house on your site. An ADU cannot be built on lots that already have duplexes, an apartment building, or more than one home.
- Your property may not be landlocked, which means it must at least be connected to the road via a driveway. This driveway may also be an easement across the adjacent property.
- You must have room for one more parking space in the car park lot. This requirement is waived if your site is within one-half mile of a planned Honolulu Transit Rail station.
- The landowner or a member of the landowner’s family must reside on the property—either in the main home or in the ADU—after the ADU is completed. A non-residential building can legally be rented to non-family members.
- You do not have any covenant restrictions on your lot that prohibit ADUs. For example, if you live in a master-planned community like Ewa Beach, you may be part of a homeowners association (HOA) that prohibits the construction of ADUs. Check before applying for an ADU permit.
- Write down your agreement once the ADU is completed. Make your ADU a completely legal title with either the Bureau of Transportation or the Hawaii State Land Court. This recording also ensures that the ADU cannot be sold separately or that the lot cannot be split into two separate properties. An ADU is a legal addition to the main building on a property.
How do ADUs help with affordable housing in Hawaii?
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are playing an innovative role in offering more housing in Hawaii at a reasonable price and offsetting the cost of the main dwelling unit. Land in the Hawaiian Islands is limited and there is a housing shortage in the state, especially in the city of Honolulu. A state report that measured housing demand in Hawaii from 2015 to 2025 estimated that about 65,000 more housing units would be needed between 2015 and 2025. In addition to limited housing, the cost of living in Hawaii is higher than most places. in the US, ADUs offer one option that can help make living in paradise possible.
ADUs offer one option that can help make living in paradise possible, as they often offer additional rental inventory for renters or additional income for homeowners. In addition, ADUs typically have lower rents than rental units in condominium buildings, and the State of Hawaii hopes they can continue to play a larger role in solving Hawaii’s housing shortage.
Where can I find more information about building an ADU in Hawaii?
ADUs in Hawaii are a fairly new option for landowners, and they create a tempting option for additional rental income. For more information, contact a trusted Hawaii contractor or the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting .
Home Staging – Home Staging and Interior Decoration
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Home Staging – “staging a home” – preparing real estate for sale or rental, taking into account psychological, aesthetic and marketing principles. In European countries, the terms “housedoctoring” and “homestyling” are used, which also mean homestaging.
Used to improve the efficiency of real estate transactions
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Hawaii House Plans – Tips and FAQs
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Are you dreaming of building a beautiful two-storey home with three bedrooms, a walk-in shower and a spacious veranda overlooking the Ko’olau mountain range? You may need to hire a residential architect or draftsman to draw the plans for your dream home.
What is included in a standard set of house plans?
A house plan, also known as blueprints, is a set of drawings that define all the specifications for the construction of a residential home. It includes specifications such as room sizes, required materials, layouts, installation methods and more. The basic information in each of the house plans usually shows the following elements:
- The site plan shows where the house will be located on the lot. This overhead view of the construction site will show the site boundaries, as well as the location of utilities, setback requirements, easements, walkways and sometimes the slope of the ground. Will your new home be located in the middle of the lot or next to a ravine at the back of the house? How will your home be connected to water and electricity? The site plans answer these questions in the survey.
- The elevations are drawn to scale and show the appearance of the house and the height of the ground. Plans will include front, rear and side elevations, as well as ridge heights, exterior trim and roof slopes – among other exterior architectural style elements.
- Foundation plans will specify the dimensions of the foundation as well as the supports and other requirements to ensure a strong foundation .
- Frame plans show how the walls and roof of a home will initially be built. Framing plans specify the size of lumber to be used, such as 2×4 or 2×6.
- Roof plans will detail the roof structure, including roof type (such as shingles), pitch, and framing .
- Floor plans show an overhead view of what the rooms in the house will look like. How wide are the walls? Where will the windows and doors be located? Where will each room have a sink, cabinets and other built-ins? Floor plans will show the layout of the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, garage and every room in the home, as well as construction methods, finishes and electrical layout. There are often special symbols and lines to show the dimensions or other features of the room.
- Sectional plans are a form of floor plans that “cut through” a home to show how the home will be built as well as interior finishes. Sections often include ceiling heights, ceiling types, and window and door sizes.
- Detailed drawings may provide additional information about special features of the home, such as built-in shelving or an expansive outdoor deck.
- Electrical drawings will show the location of all electrical outlets, switches, and light fixtures. Electrical drawings will also show where electrical lines will be located throughout the house.
- Plumbing drawings will show the location of pipes and plumbing fixtures in the home, such as sinks, washing machines, showers, toilets, outdoor hoses and more.
What size are the house plans?
House plans or drawings come in several standard sizes. The two most common sizes used by Hawaii home architects are 18 inches by 24 inches and 24 inches by 36 inches, but sometimes house plans will also measure 30 inches by 42 inches and 36 inches by 48 inches. No matter the size of the house plans, the goal is to show your general contractor how to build a house.
How much does it cost to make a house plan?
In Hawaii, the cost of drawing up house plans will depend on several factors, including the size and complexity of the build, and whether you use a Hawaii residential architect or a professional home designer. Architects range from $100 to $250 per hour, while home planners range from $50 to $130 per hour. Architects can help design a house, while a draftsman usually doesn’t design houses, but draws what they are told. A typical three-bedroom house takes at least 10 hours to paint.
Home design in Hawaii
Hawaii home designs vary in common floor plan elements, such as lots of windows, outdoor rooms and porches. Here are some Hawaii home design considerations that will spark your thoughts about your Hawaii home plans.
- What’s my budget? News feed?
- How many rooms and bathrooms will I need now and in the future?
- What will be my point of view? Am I near mountains or water?
- How can I maximize natural light and airflow?
- Do I want an open floor plan with the kitchen and living room connected for meetings and parties?
- What style suits my family and the area of our home? Small bungalow? “Ohana Cottage?” Plantation style home? Large luxury home on an island?
Once you have your home in mind, hire an architect to design and draw up plans for your Hawaii home. Your ideal home design can become a reality with building plans to guide you and trusted professionals by your side. Our company, Hawaii Bio, to take care of the cleanliness of the environment on the Hawaiian Islands, cooperates with the best architects who will help you design from the most environmentally friendly materials, a house that will delight you with its interior and versatility, as well as safety based on the climate in the Hawaiian Islands. You can write to us your wishes and we will choose for you the best option for architecture and construction company that will make your dreams come true, we work on a turnkey basis, from the beginning to the end of the project we carry out full quality control of the development and you receive a full report.
Your Guide to Shipping to Hawaii
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Hawaii is one of the most remote places on Earth, so you might be wondering what is the best way to ship to Hawaii? What is the cost and how long does it take to ship to Hawaii? If you’re moving to Hawaii, you may be considering a number of expensive options to send all your favorite treasures to paradise. And if you already live in the Hawaiian Islands, you might be wondering what the best way is to ship things to Hawaii.
There are really only a few options for getting your items to or from Hawaii: by ship (freight), by mail (FedEx, USPS, UPS), or on the plane with you during the flight (checked baggage). . Read on to learn about the different types of shipping to Hawaii and their pros and cons.
Cargo delivery to Hawaii
When you first move to Hawaii, you may want to pack up your entire home, including furniture, clothes, tools, and more. If you are transporting a lot of large items, you may want to ship them across the ocean using a shipping company.
Moving companies are reliable and offer cost-effective and convenient options for packing your entire mainland US home into a container and shipping it on a large ship across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. Here are answers to some of the most popular questions to help make moving your goods by freight to Hawaii easier.
What are the recommended trucking companies in Hawaii?
Matson: 1-800-462-8766 Matson has been shipping cargo to Hawaii since 1882 and has played a significant role in Hawaii’s economic development, including once operating passenger liners and Waikiki hotels for Hawaiian tourists. Matson was the first company to ship shipping containers to the Pacific Ocean, and today they offer a wide range of services for virtually any shipping need from the mainland US or Canada to Hawaii or between the Hawaiian Islands.
PASHA : (808) 523-8625 Pasha Hawaii is one of the largest shipping companies in Hawaii. They generally do not ship household items to Hawaii. However, they do ship cars, boats, motorcycles and large commercial cargo. They have ships that travel frequently between the US mainland and Hawaii.
Sause Bros : (808) 521-5082 Sause Bros has been around for 80 years and specializes in shipping large boats and other heavy cargo to the islands. It is a family-owned business with ports in Portland, Long Beach, Richmond, Honolulu and other cities.
YOUNG : (808) 543-9311 Are you moving from Oahu to Maui? If you need to ship between islands, Young Brothers is a popular choice. They have been in business since 1900 and specialize in shipping vehicles and cargo of all sizes – from a single box to an entire container.
Should I go directly with the shipping company or choose a freight forwarding company?
Matson is one of the largest shipping carriers in Hawaii and often works with a number of companies called freight forwarders that fill their containers and work with many different clients. These companies often receive discounts, so someone moving may choose to use a freight forwarder instead of working directly with a moving company.
Another benefit of using a freight forwarder is that they can often arrange for your items to be shipped to a shared container if you have enough items to fill the entire container – also known as less than container load (LCL). To do this, freight forwarders typically palletize your goods and then charge you by weight.
Here are some of the most popular shipping companies in Hawaii that work with large ships to transport cargo across the ocean:
Honolulu Freight Service : 877-744-7437 Honolulu Freight Service has been shipping freight to and from Hawaii for over 80 years. We are a family-owned company that works with a range of clients with different needs. They serve between North America and all of the Hawaiian Islands and have a full fleet of trucks and warehouses to help with moving and storage. They can also do refrigerated shipping to Hawaii, so if you need to ship a lot of ice cream from the mainland to Hawaii, you can do it
What are your shipping options to Hawaii?
When working with a freight shipping company, they will often offer multiple shipping options. It’s important to know what’s available for freight shipping to and from Hawaii so you can make the best choice for your situation:
- Door to Door: Some companies will use a trailer to deliver the container to your door, wherever it is in the United States, and then you or the shipping company you choose can pack it with all your belongings. Once the container is full, the company can pick it up and deliver it to the port—perhaps by train—and then deliver it to your door at your new residence in Hawaii.
- Port to Port: Pack all your home treasures into a moving truck (or make several trips by car) and deliver them to the port. At the port you pack the assigned container. When the container arrives in Hawaii, you will need to unload the container at the port, which is located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, and transport your goods to your new home in Hawaii. This option is more economical than door-to-door delivery, but requires more time and effort.
- Port to Door or Door to Port: Some companies offer door to door delivery on the US mainland only, meaning they will deliver the container to your home on the mainland and then deliver it to the port. However, once you arrive in Hawaii, you will need to unpack the container yourself at the port.
- Company to Company: Some people choose to use companies like U-Haul or PODS, which can move goods across oceans in small containers or containers through partnerships with major shipping companies. This option is often easier since these companies are known for their customer service and can be more flexible. Household items can be picked up from your home or dropped off at one of their many locations throughout the United States. Some of these companies can also store a container for you if you have delays with your move.
These companies often use smaller containers called cubes. Shipping cubes are often more expensive than using a shipping container directly, but they offer a number of advantages, including locking capabilities, smaller sizes, and working with companies that provide full shipping services, such as packing and storage.
How long does it take to ship a container to Hawaii?
The time it takes to ship to Hawaii depends on a number of factors, such as the company you choose, the shipping location, and the items you are shipping. If you use freight shipping, this can take anywhere from a week to a month. Freight travel to and from Hawaii has slowed even further since the coronavirus pandemic. If you need something immediately, it’s a good idea to pack it in your checked or carry-on luggage when you fly to Hawaii. UPS and USPS are also often faster shipping options than freight. Read on to learn more about UPS or USPS shipping to Hawaii.
How to pack a shipping container to ensure it arrives safely in Hawaii?
What is the best way to pack a shipping container? As you start packing, you may be wondering how your belongings will get across the ocean safely. Here are the top tips for packing a container for Hawaii:
- Load large, heavy appliances against the far wall of the container first.
- Load heavier items onto the floor of the container, continuing until the container opens.
- Place lighter boxes and items on top of heavier items.
- Make sure everything is tight so it doesn’t move. Sometimes an empty box, blankets or pillows can help fill in the gaps.
- Packing items in plastic boxes is more secure and waterproof. Plastic crates are also easier to carry and stack than boxes.
- When packing items into boxes, make sure everything is tightly covered with bubble wrap or paper. Objects should not shake inside the boxes.
- Write on the boxes so you know what’s inside. Everything should be packed tightly, without any space; otherwise, all the boxes may fall down when the ship is at sea.
- If you can’t fill the container, you may need to build a divider or add additional items, such as old mattresses or boxes, to keep everything in place.
- Additionally, you can post to see if anyone near you needs to ship something to Hawaii so they can help you fill your container tightly.
- Also note that there are certain items you cannot ship to Hawaii, including some plants, animals, and hazardous or flammable materials.
- Do not pack these items in a container or you may have serious problems at the port.
How about shipping your car to Hawaii?
Shipping a car to Hawaii often costs separately from shipping household items. Therefore, if you decide to ship your vehicle to Hawaii, you will need to place a separate order, usually at least two weeks before you decide to ship it. Typically, cars are dropped off at the port, and some companies even pick them up at your home for an additional fee.
Cars will be transported across the ocean in caravans, containers or in a garage on a ship. In order for cars to be shipped successfully, the company will often ask you to have your car completely empty and with a certain level of gas in the tank. Shipping companies often require the original title and registration to ship a vehicle.
How much does it cost to ship a car to Hawaii? The cost to ship a car to Hawaii can range from $1,000 to $5,000. Car prices in Hawaii are higher than many other places in the United States, so it may make more financial sense to ship your car rather than buy it in Hawaii.
How long does it take to ship a car to Hawaii? Shipping a vehicle to Hawaii can take anywhere from one week if shipped from California by certain companies to more than one month. You’ll need to think about what you’ll do for transportation—whether it’s taking a bus or renting a car—while waiting for your car to arrive in Hawaii from the mainland.
UPS vs USPS Shipping Hawaii
While most people who are moving a lot of items will choose to use freight shipping because it is cheaper, if you don’t have a lot of items or want your items to arrive in Hawaii faster, you can use the mail for shipping. your items. Plus, once you’re in Hawaii, you’ll most often be using a mail ship to send and receive goods from all over the world.
The cost of shipping to Hawaii by mail will depend on the weight and size of the package and how you choose to ship it – First Class, Priority or other methods. Here we weigh the options for shipping with USPS or UPS to Hawaii
USPS
Usually the most economical option, especially if the package is under £70. USPS reports that Hawaii is in zone 8, regardless of which US state the package is shipped from.
Hawaii has flat rates!
Often packages must be taken to your local post office to ensure postage is correct; however, online stamp options are also available from USPS
UPS
Usually the best option for large and heavy packages. UPS has a weight limit of 150 pounds per package.
They have a variety of options, including rush and express shipping, as well as more economical options like UPS Ground.
UPS shipping rates to Hawaii are UPS International, just like FedEx. UPS will pick up your items at your home or business and offer a wide selection of online stamps.
Shipping to Hawaii
Whether it’s mail or a large ship, it’s possible to move items from all over the world to one of the most isolated places on Earth: Hawaii. While shipping to Hawaii is not always the easiest or hassle-free task, it can be accomplished through a number of companies and shipping methods.
“FAQ”
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I need a passport to come to Hawaii?
If you are traveling from outside the US (and are not a US citizen), yes. Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States, so if you are a US citizen, a passport is not required. If you are planning to take a cruise to Hawaii, there may be separate requirements
Are there any all-inclusive resorts in Hawaii?
No. Some resorts may include activities and dinner in their room/amenity package, but hotels in Hawaii do not offer all-inclusive packages like those in Mexico or the Caribbean. Looking for all-inclusive holiday packages? Visit our Travel & Leisure section and book online to save!
I took a small lava rock from the Big Island as a souvenir, but I heard it was bad luck. Can I return it?
Yes you can. Hawaiian legend has it that Pele, the goddess of fire, becomes enraged when stone or sand is taken from the Big Island, her aina (land), and sends misfortune upon the one who took it. You can return rocks and sand to: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park PO Box 52 Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052
Can I bring pets to Hawaii?
Yes. However, Hawaii is rabies-free and requires all cats, dogs and other carnivores entering the state to be tested for rabies. State law exempts service dogs for the disabled. For more information on the import status of other animals, visit the Hawaii State Division of Plant Quarantine website or contact them at (808) 832-0566
Where is Pearl Harbor—and how can I visit the site of the December 7, 1941 Imperial Japanese Navy attack on the U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu, west of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Pearl Harbor is home to the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri (among other significant historical sites).
Can I take fresh fruits or vegetables with me to the islands?
Maybe. All visitors to Hawaii must fill out a form indicating any fresh food or other living organisms they have. If agricultural inspectors determine that your items cannot be brought into the state, they will confiscate them at the airport. Some plants require a permit before they can be brought into Hawaii. Visit the Hawaii State Division of Plant Quarantine website for a complete list, or you can contact them at (808) 832-0566
Can I take Hawaii-grown produce, such as pineapples, home with me?
Certain fruits, vegetables and flowers are allowed for export, but they must be approved for agriculture. You can find packaged pineapples and other products at retail stores in Hawaii. You CANNOT pick fruits or flowers in Hawaii and take them home. All luggage is scanned for the presence of exported agricultural products.
Are people greeted with leis when arriving in Hawaii?
Yes! A traditional island-style lei greeting at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport can be done for yourself or someone you know who is traveling to Hawaii.
Can you send me information about Hawaii?
Hawaii.bio does not mail brochures, booklets, maps, postcards or prospectuses. You can find all the information you need about Hawaii and travel to Hawaii on our website www.Hawaii.bio www.Hawaii.com.co
What time zone is Hawaii in?
Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10). We do not observe Daylight Saving Time in the US.
What’s the weather like in Hawaii? Is there a monsoon season?
They say that Hawaii has warm weather all year round, and this is mostly true. Temperatures tend to remain warm for most of the year. However, it rains occasionally throughout the year. November through March are typically the wettest months in Hawaii.
When are humpback whales in Hawaii?
Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii in mid-November and remain on the islands until mid-March.
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Modular homes in Hawaii
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Are you dreaming of building a home in Hawaii, but are you worried about the cost and construction time? There is a way to build a home faster and cheaper: modular homes.
Not to be confused with mobile homes on the mainland, modular homes are also known as prefabricated homes, prefabricated homes, and kit homes. When building a custom home, you may have to work with an architect to develop the home plans as well as a general contractor to build the home, but with modular homes, you can cut costs by packing materials, completing construction in a factory, and using computer-generated home plans.
Whether you want a high-quality custom modular home, an ADU kit home (What is an ADU?), or any other packaged home, exploring modular home options for your new build can be a cost-effective and convenient option.
How do modular homes work?
The modular home will not be built on site, but in a factory, in accordance with Hawaii and Honolulu building codes. A modular home begins with sections or modules that are built in a factory and then transported to a home site for assembly, sometimes using cranes. Building modular homes is a bit like playing with Legos: the various pieces are assembled safely and efficiently.
Quick Facts About Modular Homes in Hawaii
- Modular homes are permanent homes and are considered “real estate” that is valued the same as site-built homes.
- Prefab homes in Hawaii can be customized to include different flooring, windows, kitchen styles, and more.
- Modular homes come in a variety of designs, from small ADU kit homes to large beachfront homes. Kit homes can be built to withstand hurricane-force winds and also be available for aging in place.
- Modular home plans are often developed in-house by engineering departments using CAD (computer-aided design), and it is not necessary to hire an architect to build a home – just a qualified builder or modular assembler.
- Home loans for modular homes are the same as if you were to build your home on site. Construction loans are often used for the construction phase of the loan, while land loans are used to purchase land. Once the Hawaii home is built and the final inspection is approved, the loan changes from a construction and land loan to a mortgage loan.
- Home insurance, as well as any hurricane or flood insurance, and taxes for package homes in Hawaii are the same as for site-built homes.
Pros of Building Modular Homes in Hawaii
When considering building a home, a modular home may not be the first thought that comes to mind. But these prefabricated homes have many advantages over site-built homes.
Shorter construction times.
With factory automation, repeatable home design plans, and specialized employees, modular homes are often built much faster—sometimes within months. On-site assembly can often be completed in less than a couple of weeks, with electrical and plumbing requiring additional time.
Robust design and high quality construction.
Modular homes simply aren’t made of 2x4s nailed together. Each module must meet Hawaii planning and permitting requirements, and the kit home must be able to withstand transportation between the factory and the home. Construction standards in modular home factories are systematic and specific, which improves the quality of work and the final product.
Improved sound acoustics.
Are you tired of hearing what’s going on in the room next to you? In prefabricated homes in Hawaii, each module is designed separately, making it difficult for sound to transfer between modules.
More economical.
Ultimately, most people will choose kit homes in Hawaii due to the lower construction costs. Modular homes in Hawaii can be built for an average price of $150 to $300 per square foot, which is on average lower than the typical cost of building a home in Hawaii on site. While modular homes in Hawaii may not always be cheaper than their site-built counterparts due to desired design, material requirements, lot location and more, in the end and on average they are generally cheaper than traditional built. home website.
Cons of Kit Home in Hawaii
Some landowners in Hawaii may shy away from a modular home because they can build a home out of concrete or brick instead. Kit homes in Hawaii are typically built with a wood frame, which has the disadvantages of heat buildup and lack of fire resistance.
Building a kit home in Hawaii
If a potential homebuilder is more seriously weighing the benefits of packaged homes in terms of affordability, efficiency and permanence, then a modular home in Hawaii may be the right option.
If you decide to build a modular house in Hawaii, we will help you with this, we cooperate with companies that work in the field of production of modular houses, as well as with construction companies that can help assemble your modular house and connect the necessary energy structures such as electricity, sewerage and water.
107 years ago, an entire island was closed off to outsiders in Hawaii.
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On the very outskirts of the Hawaiian archipelago, one of the best vacation spots on the whole Earth, there is a real forbidden island. Niihau received this status in 1915, and for 107 years almost no one has had the right to get to its shores. People still inhabit the island, but others are prohibited from coming here.
The total area of Niihau is 179.9 kilometers. The nearby parts of the archipelago are open to the public and popular with wealthy tourists, but the island was bought for itself back in 1864 by the wealthy industrial heiress Elizabeth Sinclair. King Kamehameha V received $10,000 in gold for Niihau.
The Sinclair family greatly influenced the life and culture of the islanders. The first farms appeared on Niihau. By 1876, 350 Aborigines and as many as 20 thousand sheep lived here, which seriously affected the fauna and flora of the entire island.
The Sinclairs tried to take care of the Aborigines, permanent houses were built for them. However, people who were unaccustomed to the new way of life quickly lost their roots, and the Hawaiian art of weaving colored mats became a thing of the past – sheep and cows that appeared later ate almost all the vegetation.
Finally, in 1915, Sinclair’s grandson, Aubrey Robertson, decided to close the island completely to outsiders. Thus, he planned to preserve at least the remnants of the real life of the local aborigines. Tourists were completely prohibited from visiting the island, and even relatives of the original population were required to obtain special permission.
Rights to the island were passed on from generation to generation. The current owners, Bruce and Keith Sinclair, are direct descendants of Niihau’s original buyer.
The island still remains closed – except for the owners and local population, only officers of the American Navy can set foot on its shores.
10 thousand dollars changed the life and fate of an entire island. The influence of civilization on small nations is difficult to underestimate.
