A second collapse along the shoreline walkway near Queen’s Beach and Barefoot Beach Cafe is a fresh reminder that coastal…
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The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has delivered an important reminder for anyone planning construction, repairs, or renovations near Maui’s shoreline: administrative…
A recent court ruling involving proposed development near Turtle Bay offers a clear lesson for anyone planning coastal development in…
Mā‘alaea is offering a practical look at how Hawaii coastal development may evolve as agencies move away from aging seawalls…
Maui is starting a conversation that could matter for nearly every owner, designer and builder working near the shoreline. On…
Lahaina's Front Street blessing is more than a ceremonial reopening. For owners, builders, and design teams working near the water,…
A new debate over Kaanapali Beach is putting one of Hawaii's biggest shoreline questions back in front of property owners:…
Maui County's latest budget discussion gives Hawaii coastal property owners a useful reminder: shoreline erosion projects are not only construction…
Kauai's latest shoreline rule update is a practical reminder for anyone planning work near Hawaii's coast: a project that looks…
Maui County's temporary emergency guidance for work inside the Special Management Area is a timely reminder that storm cleanup and…
Recent enforcement news from Oahu's North Shore is a clear reminder that shoreline work in Hawaii cannot be treated as…
A fresh shoreline erosion story from Paia is a reminder that coastal planning in Hawaii is moving beyond quick fixes.…
Hawaii shoreline planning is entering another important moment. House Bill 1823, a 2026 measure focused on the Coastal Zone Management…
Recent reporting out of South Maui is a useful reminder that coastal permitting is not only about waves, seawalls, and…
A new dispute in West Maui is a timely reminder that shoreline protection work in Hawaii rarely stays “temporary” for…
March’s back-to-back Kona low storms did more than flood roads and damage shoreline infrastructure. According to late-March reporting from Civil…
Recent emergency repair work along South Kihei Road is a useful reminder that shoreline-area projects in Hawaii rarely stay simple…
March’s back-to-back Kona low storms did more than flood roads and damage shoreline infrastructure. According to a late-March Civil Beat…
March’s back-to-back Kona low storms left parts of Waialua and Haleʻiwa under muddy floodwater, damaged homes and roads, and forced…
A week of extreme weather in March put a very visible spotlight on a problem coastal property owners in Hawaii…
Hawaiʻi’s 2026 shoreline policy conversation is not just about whether a homeowner can install a temporary barrier before the next…
Kauaʻi is considering a shoreline policy change that coastal property owners across Hawaii should pay attention to. In early March,…
Hawaii SMA Permit Update: What 2026 Shoreline Erosion Bills Mean for Coastal Projects If you own property near the shoreline…
HB 1846 and HB 2205: What Hawai‘i’s Proposed Coastal Erosion Bills Mean for SMA Permits Erosion is not a new…
Maui’s New Water Conservation Rules: What Coastal Builders Need to Know About SMA Permits Updated March 1, 2026 — Maui County has…
Protecting Hawai‘i’s fragile shorelines isn’t just about preventing erosion; it’s also about making sure locals can still access the ocean.…
A Pair of Bills Could Change Erosion Policy Recent hearings at the Legislature have zeroed in on a pair of…
HB 1823 Seeks to Exempt State and County Infrastructure from SMA Permits — What It Means for Hawai‘i’s Shorelines A…
Kailua Shoreline Permit Extension and New SMA Approvals: What Homeowners Need to Know Archaeological Surveys and Sea-Level Risks Delay a…
Architects Bring Their Vision to the Capitol Late January saw members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Hawai‘i State…
Quorum woes are delaying approvals If you’ve been following recent headlines, you may have noticed some frustration in Hawaiʻĭi County’s…
Hawaii Expands SMA Permit Exemptions for Post‑Disaster Rebuilding and Smaller Projects: What You Need to Know A changing regulatory landscape…
When the devastating Aug. 8, 2023 Lahaina wildfire swept through West Maui, it destroyed homes, businesses and irreplaceable cultural landmarks.…
Maui’s beaches and reefs aren’t just postcard-perfect; they’re critical assets for homeowners, small businesses and the island’s economy. Building or…
Hawaiʻi’s coastline is a stunning, fragile resource. From towering waves on the North Shore to the calm coves of Kāhala,…
Imagine being able to recreate your old Lahaina home or storefront – the one that made your family or business…
Higher SMA Minor Permit Limit and Shoreline Homes: What HB 654 Means for You Coastal communities in Hawaiʻīi have long…