Info from Howard Dicus Hawaii News Now 

Maui County Council approved an intergovernmental agreement for the state to purchase the 6.2-acre Haggai Institute, intending to convert the former Maui Sun Hotel into affordable housing. Initial occupants will include wildfire survivors and emergency responders, with long-term plans for affordable workforce housing, with 25% allocated for teachers. The agreement outlines collaboration between Maui County and HHFDC for development. The acquisition, funded by a $45 million legislative appropriation, preceded the August 8 wildfires.

Funds For Rebuilding

From Howard Dicus NBC report this early morning:

$35M receiving from the Federal Government for Maui rebuilding housing for Lahaina.

Tourist visiting Hawaii Islands averaging 30,000.  For Maui down 29%.

New ABC Island Country Store opening next Monday servicing specialty items located at 1860 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii where the former Wailana Coffee Shop used to be.

Property Tax Deadline

Maui Property Owners: Property Tax Appeal Deadline is April 9th. Don’t miss this date if you feel your property is assessed incorrectly.

Properties burned down in Lahaina Fires? Call the Property Tax Office for property tax exemption

Howard Dicus This Morning

In listening this morning to Howard Dicus on Hawaii News Now he mentioned:

Mahalo to Daikin, the largest air conditioning company and Revolusun Solar for assisting Ohana Hope Village with the building of emergency housing for Lahaina Fire Victims on Maui.

On Kauai, their County Council approved Kapaa’s 36 Home Subdivision built in 1966 to be reconstructed into 124 Affordable housing units

First Day Of Spring

With a heart full of hope and enthusiasm, we welcome spring! Let’s embrace the brand-new beginnings and limitless opportunities that lie ahead as we welcome the season of rebirth and regeneration. May the brilliant hues of blossoming flowers and the gentle sounds of singing birds beautify every day, bringing warmth and renewal to our spirits. Let us seize this chance to let go of the past and come out on the other side with a fresh sense of energy and purpose. Cheers to an amazing springtime full of romance, joy, and priceless moments!