Hurricane Lowell’s September 8 passage near Kauai left a clear warning for anyone planning repairs or new construction near Hawaii’s shoreline: even when an island avoids a direct catastrophic strike,…
A proposed Chick-fil-A in Kailua is offering a timely look at how a familiar commercial project can become a much more involved planning exercise when it sits inside Hawaii’s Special…
Hurricane Nolo’s rapid strengthening near Hawaii is another reminder that coastal damage does not end when the wind drops. On September 24, forecasters warned of heavy rain, dangerous surf, storm…
A first-of-its-kind project off Kalaeloa is giving Hawaii property owners a new example of how coastal protection may move beyond conventional seawalls. On September 15, 2026, the Hawaiʻi Department of…
Maui County’s recent discussion of sea-level-rise exposure is a useful warning for anyone planning shoreline construction, remodeling, or a change in use. In late August, the Maui County Council’s Housing…
Maui County is testing a new way to connect land-use decisions with the physical realities of a changing shoreline. On August 27, the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use…
A new dune-restoration effort at Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia offers a practical lesson for anyone planning coastal development in Hawaii: the shoreline is not just a line on a…
Erosion at Sand Island State Recreation Area is revealing more than shifting sand. In July, the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) began a shoreline restoration project to…
Tropical Storm Lala is approaching the Hawaiian Islands with a clear warning for coastal property owners: shoreline projects are easier to manage when the permit strategy is prepared before the…
A second collapse along the shoreline walkway near Queen’s Beach and Barefoot Beach Cafe is a fresh reminder that coastal infrastructure in Waikiki cannot be planned as if the shoreline…