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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…