Hawaii Developers' Council News Articles

600 evacuated as Lanai brush fire burns 300 acres

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:11:11 GMT

WAILUKU » Some 600 residents and visitors were evacuated from Four Seasons Resort Lanai and nearby areas at Manele Bay yesterday afternoon when a brush fire swept close to the coastal resort.

Akaka still helm of vets panel

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:11:10 GMT

Senate Democrats' decision yesterday to keep Joe Lieberman as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee means Dan Akaka is expected to remain chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in the upcoming Congress.

Homeless shelter use up 19%

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:11:10 GMT

Some 6,733 people were in homeless shelters statewide in 2007, a 19 percent increase over the year before that's largely attributed to more shelters opening around the state, according to a new report designed to give service providers a big-picture look at the clients they're helping.

Lana'i fire prompts evacuation

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:11:10 GMT

About 600 people were evacuated for several hours yesterday from the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay after a wind-driven brushfire moved to about a mile of the resort.

Homebuilders' confidence drops to all-time low

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:11:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES Homebuilders' confidence in a near-term housing recovery sank to an all-time low this month, reflecting growing worries over the U.S. financial crisis, rising unemployment and weakening consumer confidence, an industry trade association said yesterday.

DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to stall in 2009

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:11:23 GMT

Hawaii’s economy is expected to come to a standstill in 2009, according to a report released Tuesday from the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Student housing changes sought by China-U.S. Center developers

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:11:41 GMT

Hilo -- Developers of the China-U.S. Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo would like to make major changes to their plans for student housing.

U.S. Green Building Council upgrades LEED

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:11:40 GMT

The flagship rating system for green buildings is getting a major upgrade next year to make climate change and energy efficiency even higher priorities.

Homeless shelters see 22% increase in clients

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:11:41 GMT

The number of homeless people staying in Hawaii shelters jumped 22 percent to 6,733 people between the 2005 and 2007 fiscal years, a study being released today shows.

Free class teaches how to file for Social Security

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:11:21 GMT

The federal Social Security Office will hold a class on how to apply for retirement benefits online from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Leeward Community College's Biological Sciences Building, Room BS-106B.

Waikiki hotel chain names new CEO

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:11:15 GMT

Aqua Hotels & Resorts has named Benjamin Rafter president and CEO of the Waikiki-based hotel company.

Homeowners targets of scam

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:11:32 GMT

The FBI is investigating several local companies that allegedly bilked homeowners out of more than $300,000 on O'ahu, the Big Island and Maui with false promises to help them avoid foreclosure, according to local lenders and law enforcement officials.

New CEO is ready to take the reins at Aqua

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:11:29 GMT

A new president and CEO at Hawai'i-based Aqua Hotels & Resorts, who expects the boutique chain to double the number of hotels within two years, starts work today.

Hualalai resort best in Zagat survey

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:11:27 GMT

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has been named the No. 1 large resort in Zagat's 2009 U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas Survey. The resort on the Kona-Kohala Coast of the Big Island features 243 guest rooms, including 31 suites.

State moves forward on biodiesel leases

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:11:28 GMT

HILO -- The state Board of Land and Natural Resources approved in principle proposals from two separate firms to lease thousands of acres of state-owned land in Hamakua for biodiesel production.

Hawaii Data Report | O'ahu Real Estate Transactions

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:11:38 GMT

Stock drop cuts severance for ML&P's Cole

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:11:24 GMT

David C. Cole’s departure from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. at the start of next year is being treated as a “termination without cause,” according to a document filed with federal regulators. (MLP)

Ching Foundation gives $2M to Palolo Chinese Home

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:11:23 GMT

The Palolo Chinese Home has received a $2 million gift from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation.

Meeting to focus on Ka'ena park camping

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:11:06 GMT

Hunters say they will take their complaints about a state game warden to Department of Land and Natural Resources chairwoman Laura H. Thielen at a public meeting Tuesday.

State reassigns game official

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:11:06 GMT

A state game warden accused of numerous instances of abusive behavior including drawing a gun on children is being reassigned to another district pending the outcome of an investigation into the allegations, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said yesterday.

Maui L&P CEO could get $2.45M

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:11:03 GMT

David Cole, who will step down as Maui Land & Pineapple Co.'s CEO at the end of the year, will receive $450,000 in severance pay but could receive another $2 million in other payments.

Palolo Chinese Home getting $2M from Ching Foundation

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:11:08 GMT

In a ceremony today, Palolo Chinese Home will receive a $2 million grant from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation to help the care home offer more services to seniors at a time when the demand for elder care is soaring.

On protecting the future of beaches in Hawai'i

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:11:07 GMT

A free public seminar and community discussion on conserving Hawai'i's beaches through the 21st century will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at Maui Community College, in the Pilina Building Student Life.

Homebuilder Toll's sales dive; seeks assistance

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:11:04 GMT

NEW YORK Blaming the U.S. financial crisis for squelching early signs that the housing market was beginning to stabilize in recent weeks, homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. reported a 41 percent plunge in fourth-quarter sales yesterday and called on government intervention to help shore up the housing market.

Disneys Hawaii resort to break ground

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:11:33 GMT

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts will break ground Nov. 19 at its new family resort in Hawaii.

Hawaii Developers' Council News Articles

600 evacuated as Lanai brush fire burns 300 acres

Akaka still helm of vets panel

Homeless shelter use up 19%

Lana'i fire prompts evacuation

Homebuilders' confidence drops to all-time low

DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to stall in 2009

Student housing changes sought by China-U.S. Center developers

U.S. Green Building Council upgrades LEED

Homeless shelters see 22% increase in clients

Free class teaches how to file for Social Security

Waikiki hotel chain names new CEO

Homeowners targets of scam

New CEO is ready to take the reins at Aqua

Hualalai resort best in Zagat survey

State moves forward on biodiesel leases

Hawaii Data Report | O'ahu Real Estate Transactions

Stock drop cuts severance for ML&P's Cole

Ching Foundation gives $2M to Palolo Chinese Home

Meeting to focus on Ka'ena park camping

State reassigns game official

Maui L&P CEO could get $2.45M

Palolo Chinese Home getting $2M from Ching Foundation

On protecting the future of beaches in Hawai'i

Homebuilder Toll's sales dive; seeks assistance

Disneys Hawaii resort to break ground

Disneys Hawaii resort to break ground